200W Dual Spectrum CFL

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samsmiffy

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Hi guys just a quick few questions, What are your opinions on the dual spectrum CFLs, (http://www.basementlighting.com/graphics/giant_125w_hanger_dual.jpg) Im actually looking into a 200w though however. I was wondering is one 200w dual spectrum cfl ok for both vegging and flowering one plant? I will have white emulsion (think this is what you guys from the us call "flat white paint"? Correct me if im wrong!) on walls and a homemade reflector. Any other little tips you could suggest for me to consider would be appreciated. Thanks :)
 
yeah youll be able to flower with that, results would be better with more light, but you can do it.
 
hey i got 2 23W CFL bulb's 1600 lumen's each, equilavent to a 100W bulb per bulb so together they would be 3600 Lumen's. I'm just using it for 1 plant and the bulb's are natural sunlight will that be enough just for 1 plant for both veg and flowering?
 
FatBluntz said:
hey i got 2 23W CFL bulb's 1600 lumen's each, equilavent to a 100W bulb per bulb so together they would be 3600 Lumen's. I'm just using it for 1 plant and the bulb's are natural sunlight will that be enough just for 1 plant for both veg and flowering?
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general rule of thumb is 100w per plant. minimum.
 
Yeah I thought so seen a lot of set ups with side lighting with CFL's, Another question mate sorry, As you could probably guess im on a low budget! Would you say 2-3 26W bulbs be sufficient?
 
FatBluntz said:
hey i got 2 23W CFL bulb's 1600 lumen's each, equilavent to a 100W bulb per bulb so together they would be 3600 Lumen's. I'm just using it for 1 plant and the bulb's are natural sunlight will that be enough just for 1 plant for both veg and flowering?
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From what ive learnt mate and im sure someone will back me up here, Never take into account the "equivalent to a 123W bulb" You're after the ACTUAL wattage.
 
samsmiffy said:
Yeah I thought so seen a lot of set ups with side lighting with CFL's, Another question mate sorry, As you could probably guess im on a low budget! Would you say 2-3 26W bulbs be sufficient?
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i would shoot for four 26w.at least.
 
yeah you want daylight(6500k)(blue end of the spectrum) for vegging and soft white(2700k)(red end of the spectrum) for flowering.
 
lol I'm hoping I atleast got the daylight spetrum right.. i just hate it..i stood there for a hour and a half and still got the wrong ones lol i'm so pissed at myself
 
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