buget cfl light help

jtp92 · Jan 18, 2017

how many cfl lights will i need and how many whatts each i am just using this for veg a short time before going outside it is 2ftW 2ftL and 3ftT but i also might do a little scrog experiment after the veg so i really want something i can use to flower to if i decide to do it i can fit up to 7 lights in it now any info will be helpfull and what kind of yeild can you get with cfls

cool2burn · Jan 18, 2017

jtp92 said:
how many cfl lights will i need and how many whatts each i am just using this for veg a short time before going outside it is 2ftW 2ftL and 3ftT but i also might do a little scrog experiment after the veg so i really want something i can use to flower to if i decide to do it i can fit up to 7 lights in it now any info will be helpfull

Honestly you can get LED's for the same price they last longer and provide more light. I would not mess with the CFL anymore. If you break one and that crap gets on your buds they will become unsmokable.

Tupapa · Jan 18, 2017

Get one of this.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/T5-HO-Indoor-Grow-Light-4-FT-8-Lamps-DL848S-Fluorescent-Fixture-Veg-Bloom-/322163381482?nav=SEARCH&varId=511073550648

cool2burn · Jan 18, 2017

lol he said budget. https://www.amazon.com/Philips-461228-Equivalent-Dimmable-Certified/dp/B01CAL18KW/ref=sr_1_8?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1484751466&sr=1-8&refinements=p_n_feature_four_browse-bin:6105695011|3594361011 something like this then cut off the tops the daylight ones are most likely the best

Tupapa · Jan 18, 2017

cool2burn said:
lol he said budget. https://www.amazon.com/Philips-461228-Equivalent-Dimmable-Certified/dp/B01CAL18KW/ref=sr_1_8?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1484751466&sr=1-8&refinements=p_n_feature_four_browse-bin:6105695011|3594361011 something like this then cut off the tops the daylight ones are most likely the best

That shit is 9 ACTUAL WATTS. GARBAGE!!

cool2burn · Jan 18, 2017

lol ok you keep using those cfl's

jtp92 · Jan 18, 2017

Tupapa said:
Get one of this.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/T5-HO-Indoor-Grow-Light-4-FT-8-Lamps-DL848S-Fluorescent-Fixture-Veg-Bloom-/322163381482?nav=SEARCH&varId=511073550648

i already have light fixtures and every thaing elese i just need to know what kind of bulbs to use regular bulbs not tubes

txponto · Jan 18, 2017

I'm using 6 -23w CFL's. I have used them for veg/flower/clones. 3 harvest using them with each giving me right about an oz. I have 5500k and 2700k. Usually running them mixed.

Tupapa · Jan 18, 2017

jtp92 said:
i already have light fixtures and every thaing elese i just need to know what kind of bulbs to use regular bulbs not tubes

For veg i will use 6500k and for flower i will use 2700k. And i wouldn't grow anything under less than 300 ACTUAL WATTS so do the math in how many bulbs u need. GL

jtp92 · Jan 18, 2017

Tupapa said:
For veg i will use 6500k and for flower i will use 2700k. And i wouldn't grow anything under less than 300 ACTUAL WATTS so do the math in how many bulbs u need. GL

The space is really like 1ft by 1and a 1/2 ft just something to start them out and keep them till about 8in tall or so how close do the cfls need to be and would 300w be to hot its not well ventilated just a small clip fan and yes I will be keeping a good eye on them I treat my stuff just like kids lol

jtp92 · Jan 18, 2017

txponto said:
I'm using 6 -23w CFL's. I have used them for veg/flower/clones. 3 harvest using them with each giving me right about an oz. I have 5500k and 2700k. Usually running them mixed.

How big is your space and how close do the cfls need to be

Tupapa · Jan 18, 2017

jtp92 said:
The space is really like 1ft by 1and a 1/2 ft just something to start them out and keep them till about 8in tall or so how close do the cfls need to be and would 300w be to hot its not well ventilated just a small clip fan and yes I will be keeping a good eye on them I treat my stuff just like kids lol

They can be as close as 2 inches. And ur space is too small u need at least at flower time like a 2x4x6. How many plants ur doing u say?

Tupapa · Jan 18, 2017

If i was u i will get this ones., https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00PJ8B62Y/ref=psd_mlt_nbc_B00U39CY0C_prb
You will save more money with this ones instead of buying a bunch of bulbs, sockets, extension cords, etc etc.,. Get those and its easy to raise and lower the lights,adjust them etc. Less hassle and more efficient!!

jtp92 · Jan 18, 2017

Tupapa said:
They can be as close as 2 inches. And ur space is too small u need at least at flower time like a 2x4x6. How many plants ur doing u say?

I already have everything I can put a bulb in it and turn it on the bulbs is really all I need I don't think I will try to flower in it I am just starting about 5or 6 seedlings and put them outside when they get about 6 to8 in tall or put one in it and let it get about a foot tall its not for something special

growingforfun · Jan 18, 2017

Cfls really have been replaced by the led bulbs. Most here say to cut off the covers, but I disagree. I'd say buy a few of the 9-15 watt leds and give them a shot. They are easily 30% better than cfls watt for watt. If it's a 1x1 space 30 watts could do it, 60 watts tops. Any brand should do the trick, but don't buy duracell brand in my opinion. Of the 6 brands I tested duracell ran the hottest and can actually burn NY finger at the base. The sylvania was the best.

jtp92 · Jan 18, 2017

growingforfun said:
Cfls really have been replaced by the led bulbs. Most here say to cut off the covers, but I disagree. I'd say buy a few of the 9-15 watt leds and give them a shot. They are easily 30% better than cfls watt for watt. If it's a 1x1 space 30 watts could do it, 60 watts tops. Any brand should do the trick, but don't buy duracell brand in my opinion. Of the 6 brands I tested duracell ran the hottest and can actually burn NY finger at the base. The sylvania was the best.

Can u post me a link to find the cheapest ones so I know what kind of bulbs you are talking about

cool2burn · Jan 18, 2017

growingforfun said:
Cfls really have been replaced by the led bulbs. Most here say to cut off the covers, but I disagree. I'd say buy a few of the 9-15 watt leds and give them a shot. They are easily 30% better than cfls watt for watt. If it's a 1x1 space 30 watts could do it, 60 watts tops. Any brand should do the trick, but don't buy duracell brand in my opinion. Of the 6 brands I tested duracell ran the hottest and can actually burn NY finger at the base. The sylvania was the best.

I tried to tell him but someone was like it's only 9 watts. So I stopped making suggestions

jtp92 · Jan 18, 2017

growingforfun said:
Cfls really have been replaced by the led bulbs. Most here say to cut off the covers, but I disagree. I'd say buy a few of the 9-15 watt leds and give them a shot. They are easily 30% better than cfls watt for watt. If it's a 1x1 space 30 watts could do it, 60 watts tops. Any brand should do the trick, but don't buy duracell brand in my opinion. Of the 6 brands I tested duracell ran the hottest and can actually burn NY finger at the base. The sylvania was the best.

Does this look about right it is only 450 lumens and don't say anything about kel

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jtp92 · Jan 18, 2017

cool2burn said:
I tried to tell him but someone was like it's only 9 watts. So I stopped making suggestions

Does my picture look about right how close can these be to the plant and the watts do I go buy the equivalent 40w or go by the 6w

cool2burn · Jan 18, 2017

I believe they have like the 60 W ones that are like a nine watt equivalent I think that might be a little brighter for what you want

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