Help with CFL's

[TheMightyS]

Hey guys, im not sure if these bulbs will work or not so thought i'd pop on here and ask

I brought them because i saw the 'Warm White' title on them. However, when i got home i took a closer look and read the top, heres what it says;

21W/827
LUMILUX
Warm White
1230 lm
220 - 240V
B22d - 50/60 Hz

The thing thats alerted me is the '1230 lm' part, does this mean the lumons? Cus if so, is that too low to flower in?

Let us know guys, + REP will be given as a reward for a magnificant and prompt answer.

 

[acepowerz]

yes that is lumens and lumens would be how bright the bulb is. Your looking for Kelvins for flowering looks for 2700k is what you want and 6500k for veg.

You will want around 10k lumes per plant at leaste.

 

[growwwww]

yes that is lumens and lumens would be how bright the bulb is. Your looking for Kelvins for flowering looks for 2700k is what you want and 6500k for veg.

You will want around 10k lumes per plant at leaste.

If you are micro growing you can go with less...

 

[Shrubs First]

Lumens are a meaurement for the human eye and have nothing
to do with plants, with plants it's about incident energy, the
energy that hits the leaf that the plant can actually use for photosynthesis.

Lumens is weighted to certain colors which happen to be less effective for plant
production.

 

[TheMightyS]

Alright cheers for the quick replies mate but where do i find the kelvins on the bulb?

I thought the lumons wud have to be a lot higher then that to be absorbed? or do they all add up? Bit lost on this one guys. I know the rateing i need and everything but im new to CFL's

Thanks so far guys.

 

[TheMightyS]

Btw, the glow from the bulbs is a very orangy / red colour in comparision to the vegging lights i have atm. (If that helps at all)

 

[growwwww]

Btw, the glow from the bulbs is a very orangy / red colour in comparision to the vegging lights i have atm. (If that helps at all)

red is for flowering - 2700k

blue light is for vegging roudn 5400k

check out the cfl growing FAQ bit, will clear alot of stuff up for you!

infact here you go -

https://www.rollitup.org/cfl-growing/108710-r-c-c-offical-cfl.html

 

[TheMightyS]

Okay, i think i might of just found some vital information online. I searched the bulb and found all the stats on the bulb and one thing drew my attention.

Colour Temperature: 2,700 K

Is that the kelvin rating?

 

[Shrubs First]

Your CFL is rated at 2700 Kelvin, which is a reddish orange burning
bulb.

 

[growwwww]

Okay, i think i might of just found some vital information online. I searched the bulb and found all the stats on the bulb and one thing drew my attention.

Colour Temperature: 2,700 K

Is that the kelvin rating?

Hehehe yes my friend, k is kelvin rating...check the link i gave you!

Peace my brother, remember toke up, smoke up!

 

[TheMightyS]

Blad, i cant wait to toke up and smoke up.

Cheers for the help fellas. +rep to you all. Stay high.

 

[acepowerz]

If you are micro growing you can go with less...

Yes you can go with less but dont exspect to get more than 5g off your plant.