Problem mechanical timers (not shutting off) & lighting on seedlings Q?

[Chronic Chrissy]

Oh good, thank you! I can give them about 3 feet of space between the HPS (250w) no problem.

here is that photo:

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So you think they are OK for light at this stage? Like a simulated day-night cycle? Seemed logical since if they were outdoors they would be getting light but I keep second-guessing everything since this is all new to me and I don't want to screw it up.

If they're better off being eased into it by a window or something I can do that too.

I don't cover my seedlings from light at all the dirt will keep them dark and when they pop up the light it waiting for them. I would just put them on a warm window sill under a pop bottol dome till the get a few sets of true leaves then move them under the hps.