Barrina 2FT T8 Grow Light, 144W(6 x 24W), 800W Equivalent, Full Spectrum, Sunlight Plant Light, LED Grow Light Bulbs, for Indoor Plant Growing, with V-Shaped Reflector, Pinkish White, 6-Pack

If you want the quick answer, these lights are great and met all my expectations. With that said, I am not a scientist. I have not measured the lumens, color intensity or anything else. I am a simple man. Weather this spring has been very strange. My potted plants needed some sunlight and the weather was just not behaving. So I purchased this product. NOW, I was intending on buying a different light, but saw in a review that they liked the Barrina lights better and I think were talking about something functional about the light that I didn't have the tools or practical experience with. Therefore I purchased the Barrina LED set of 4 for a few dollars more. INSTALLATION There are a few installation configurations (flush mount, hanging mount and adhesive) which are all provided with the packaging. I didn't use the flush mount mount or adhesive, because I was looking to suspend the light down towards the plant. I needed hanging mount for my configuration and after measuring 6" from both ends, the clamp just clamped in place. Good sure feeling when it was together. They also included several tie wraps that are long enough to suspend the light from its mounting location if you want. In both of my configurations, I had a 2x4 that the unit was going to hang from. I measured things it out, installed the hooks on the 2x4 then hung or suspended the 2x4 in place. Finally, I used the tie wraps to connect the light to the hooks. A great thing about this unit is that it is light weight. I recognized this from the front (of course), yet with the first two lights, I mounted them to the 10ft 2x4 before suspending the 2x4. It worked well, but when I got to the second set, I just mounted them with the tie wraps. If I would have done this with the first mounts, it would definitely would have been easier. Talking about 2 sets of lights, two sets of cables that you plug in to the wall outlet and a cable that would allow you to have all the lights in parallel. So this allows you configure two different light configurations. The plug end has a switch so you can turn the light off using that switch. BRIGHTNESS I was sitting in my garage, calming from a busy day, watching a show on the first night. It was the last day of April and I tend not having clocks around. Hey, I'm retired; lived with clocks all my life...why be on the clock when I retire. I was starting to feel a bit tired, but the sun was still bright out. Man, I must have really worked hard today...then I noticed that through the window, it was full night, but the lights were on so it looked like daylight. For me, that was a good indicator that there is enough light coming from this. VALUE FOR THE MONEY I searched big-box stores and plenty on Amazon for lights. Grow lights are more expensive than conventional lighting and LED lights are more expensive than fluorescent lights. Also, this world has gone a bit crazy with higher costs, so any videos or articles that you might encounter that says a price, the price is likely higher now. But using simple math (with unrealistic numbers), showed me that I was money ahead with this configuration than trying to put something together on my own. AND, I personally really really hate the buzzing noise of fluorescent lights...it's like finger nails on a blackboard.... So this was a really good deal. Then add in that all the mounting was provided in the packaging. Its a good deal. So the manufacture deserves a solid 5 stars.

Lightweight, very easy to hook up and hang. They put out a good light, with seeds popping up a day earlier than expected. Very good value for the price.

These lights are great. They are easy to put together and install, the provide a great amount of light (at least for my setup), and dont get terribly hot. I was able to put together the entire setup without even enlisting my husband to help. I am about to order a whole additional set, as I'd like to utilize the additional two shelves available to me for more growing space. On the whole I would highly recommend for anyone looking to start seedlings indoors, and I've outlined some pros and cons below: Pros: - Easy installation: the lights come with the side reflector separate but they are incredibly easy to connect. Simply slide them into the grooves, I was able to assemble each light in about a minute. The clips that I used for my setup were also incredibly easy to clip on and factored into that one-minute assembly time. - Versitility: I am fortunate the my setup was such that I could have all of mi lights in sequence. However, should you need to you can actually run them as three separate systems with 3 switches controlling two lights each, making the system incredibly versatile to suit your individual needs. - Different clip options: I utilized the clips that literally just snap onto the top of the light to c9nnect to the hanger chains. However, there are also options for sticky pad attachments and an attachment for a hard mount that you could screw into a cabinet bottom or something like that should you want/need to. - Great output: You can see from the pictures that I am very successfully getting some great seedlings for my edible flower garden under these lights. I have used lights in the past that have caused pretty significant stretching, but I am happy to report that these have not. - Light weight: These are not heavy, particularly if you have lived the old fashioned fluorescent bulbs. As I mentioned, I was able to put these all up myself and it was a fun moment rather than a taxing or challenging one. - Great value for the money: You can see in my pics that I actually ended up with a lot of parts leftover which I feel like never happens these days. The zip ties you see pictured were inclouded which was amazing because I don't know if you've bought zip ties lately but they are ridiculously expensive for what they are! I also looked at several more expensive options, but went with these for what I considered a good balance of price and good reviews and I am so glad I did! Cons: ...... I don't really have anything here.... I will post down the line if I see stretching or if the lights fade or anything that could be better but I have to say, I am a harsh critic and it is rare that I am this pleased with a product. I reeeeeaaaaaaly thought hard on cons and here is all I got: - No dimmer switch: Ok, I knew that wasn't a thing with these, but that would be my only "wishlist item." But even as I write that I think to myself "why the heck would you dim growlights!?" 🤔 So there you have it. I am a harsh critic and very picky, and these lights just hit the mark on the whole. If you are on the fence I would genuinely say to you just go for it! Couldn't be easier to put together and install and you can see for yourself the growing results. One of my favorite light purchases I've ever made!

I have several of these Barrina grow lights, I have been adding more as I've expanded my operation. So far i haven't had a single issue with any of them. My only gripe is they switched to using directional cables to link them together. They used to come with bidirectional cables which made connecting them in any configuration a breeze. You cannot combine the old lights with the new style which is frustrating bc I have a lot of both and it would be much more convenient to not have to double check every light I'm using. Other than that they work great and I will keep buying.

These grow lights work quite well for starting seeds. I used them to grow broccoli microgreens and had zero issues. The setup is also quite easy as it comes with a large amount of zip ties for mounting. They are pretty light weight and a bit flimsy but it is ok since they are not supposed to move around much. One caveat here is that the light is a VERY harsh/bright purple. You cannot sit in the same room with these lights on for very long because the color messes with your vision. These are best for grow rooms that are in a separate dedicated room. I love that these lights come with reflective shields to intensify the light. It's a nice little bonus that does way more than you think. As far as I know, there is no way to adjust the intensity of the light, so you are stuck with one constant intensity. Again, best for being locked away in a separate room dedicated for indoor plant growing. The price point for what this is is amazing, definitely the lights to go with, especially if you are looking to grow microgreens!

Actually grew my indoor pants. They get a little hot

Excellent light. Easy to install. Comes with everything needed. My seedlings are super happy! 😊

Item was well packed without damaged.

I bought the four foot ones. The quality and light output is better than expected. They include several different mounting hardware and electrical plug in options. The lights are made with an aluminum frame and reflectors. Plenty of LEDs provide a very good light source for the shelves in my little greenhouse. Would also work very well indoors. 6 four foot fixtures at a very reasonable price. Very happy with the purchase.

Good quality grow lights, easy to set up and I like the fact that you can link them together. Since installing these my plants have flourished. The only downfall is the aluminum reflectors, they make a rather narrow beam.