The Producer
Active Member
Alright ladies and gentlemen, big question here but it is imperative I know because I would like to order soon and get my grow op going and there is no one better to ask than the RollItUp Community. I would like to veg 2 rows of 4-5 plants in each (8-10 plants total) underneath two Hydrofarm 4ft fluorescent fixtures containing two Sunblaster T5 Bulbs with an output of 6500K and 54 watts each (So two fixtures with two bulbs in each fixture). Although, the bulbs read, "These lamps require a special T5 Fixture and can not be used in standard fluorescent fixtures." So I was wondering if the fixture listed above could do the trick or if someone could point me in the right direction to a better fixture that can use the bulb listed above, or a better bulb that will fit in the fixture listed above. I was also wondering if a ballast was needed to plug a fluorescent fixture into, or if I can plug the fluorescent fixture straight into a outlet strip or surge protector (whatever you call them). An infinite amount of gratitude and praise to whomsoever finds it fit to help a newbie grower get on his feet. Thanks.