T5HO Bulbs Hortilux power veg/zoomed

[Kind Sir]

I have a 4ft8bulb T5 for veg, need some bulbs. Was looking at even getting 1 powerveg bulb, what other brands are good to grab a pack of?

While I'm at it, I need a new HPS Bulb. Is it necessary to buy higher end bulbs? I started with eye Hortilux but want to make sure it's worth it.

 

[Dr. Who]

Name brand ? Nope, for years I have bought Plantmax generic greenhouse HPS bulbs for around $25 a bulb.......In the long run.....I don't find spending 4 for 1 a deal..... for any reason....
Funny thing I've noticed. You don't see those Plantmax in many Hydro shops at all, do you? They're made to work, not make money off from!

 

[bryan oconner]

all you need to look at is the spectrum chart . you will notice the crappy t5 spectrum on the hortilux and standard bulbs .

 

[Dr. Who]

all you need to look at is the spectrum chart . you will notice the crappy t5 spectrum on the hortilux and standard bulbs .

BS! Mix your spectrum bulbs! I run 6 and 8 spot T5's in veg and have 3 different K value bulbs (I use the K value for ease of explanation)! T-5's HO's do a damn fine job! Better then those low quality hockey puck LED's!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Kind Sir]

BS! Mix your spectrum bulbs! I run 6 and 8 spot T5's in veg and have 3 different K value bulbs (I use the K value for ease of explanation)! T-5's HO's do a damn fine job! Better then those low quality hockey puck LED's!!!!!!!!!!!!

May I ask what brand T5 bulbs you use, I need them for veg but want a nice mix still. Was looking at Zoomed/Wavepoint T5 bulbs, they're pricey though.

 

[Dr. Who]

May I ask what brand T5 bulbs you use, I need them for veg but want a nice mix still. Was looking at Zoomed/Wavepoint T5 bulbs, they're pricey though.

I simply get some DEEP blue aquarium bulbs (what ever one is cheaper - best to shop ebay or on line for better cost) - costly though.... And a simple mix of cheap T5 HO from 1000bulbs .com......Like 2 deeps, 2 65K's, 2 27K/30K's and alternate them. You could use 41K's in place of the 27's if you like.....

I buy Ushio and EiKO buy the 25 bulb case....cheaper way to go. GREAT quality! fricking friends come over a LOT and buy some off me.. Man, your closer and cheaper then the shops! LOL!

 

[bryan oconner]

BS! Mix your spectrum bulbs! I run 6 and 8 spot T5's in veg and have 3 different K value bulbs (I use the K value for ease of explanation)! T-5's HO's do a damn fine job! Better then those low quality hockey puck LED's!!!!!!!!!!!!

Should of specified . shitty spec tri 1 color bulb like a 6500. Yeah add 1. 10000k 6 2700 and 1. 6500 great coverage. Hortilux gives you examples what bulbs to use . Dr is giving. Me a hard time today. Keep it coming lol . I like