It'll probably work for awhile but I know you're going to do all the good shit to your plant and it's not going to be long before it's going to be in the light. If you tie it over it'll go awhile longer but eventually the lower limbs (buds/colas) are going to be up in the light. If you can get...
I have this light and couldn't be more satisfied.
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I ordered extra bulbs and when I shift from veg to flower I just change out the bulbs and set the timer.
I wanted to add that these things run so cool you can touch the bulb and it's barely warm, it would be hard to burn...