would these cfls work

wanabe

wanabe

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ok so im going to grow two small lst plants and wondering if i can use 3 6500k cfls for veging and add a 2700 k for flowering also what can i connect the cfls to to get the electricty lamps? or what and where can i get them also where can i get y splitters
 
wanabe said:
ok so im going to grow two small lst plants and wondering if i can use 3 6500k cfls for veging and add a 2700 k for flowering also what can i connect the cfls to to get the electricty lamps? or what and where can i get them also where can i get y splitters
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Take a look at this, https://www.rollitup.org/general-marijuana-growing/723-things-know-about-lighting.html Great Info on here! Thanks, matth82003!!
Calculate the Area of your grow space, then determine the amount of lumens per foot you need. Each bulb will tell you it's lumen output on the label.

If you are using 3 - 6500K CFLs to vegitate, why not use 3 - 2700K CFLs to flower?

Cheap light ideas are plentiful around here, look around, the forum is a WEALTH of information. Be creative, but safe! My favorite is the Power Strip light! I don't know who orignated the idea but it's GENIUS!!!
1-Power Strip + 3-Outlet to Socket Adapters + 3-Y splitter Socket Adapters = 6 CFL Power Strip Light -PLUG & PLAY-

Power Strip - http://www.lowes.com/pd_95105-66906-PB001110L_0__?productId=3152901&Ntt=power+strip&pl=1&currentURL=%2Fpl__0__s%3FNtt%3Dpower%2Bstrip
Outlet to Socket Adapter - http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay...gId=10051&cmRelshp=rel&rel=nofollow&cId=PDIO1
Y-splitter Socket Adapter - http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay...gId=10051&cmRelshp=rel&rel=nofollow&cId=PDIO1

Good luck!!!
 
since you helped so much i have another question do you think the 26 watt cfls would be good since im going to get those
 
That's what I use. I've read they seem to be the best compromise as far as effeciency (Lumen/watt) vs. heat output vs. expense. Plus they're available EVERYWHERE!
See what works best for you, your space and your plants. I've read and learned a lot here, and then I've gone out and experimented with what I've learned in the garden.

Good Luck!!!
 
thanks i have another question i will be using the power strip with y splitters like you said im growing in a 2ft dresser how can i put the power strip on the top?
 
wanabe said:
thanks i have another question i will be using the power strip with y splitters like you said im growing in a 2ft dresser how can i put the power strip on the top?
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straps my friend! or cable ties :D The great thing about making your own set up is, there isnt a hell of a lot of boundaries you have to stick too! Just wire em, hang em, and grow em! thats the fun of it all :D Obviously until you burn your house down with ya dodgy ass electrics :P but all in the name of experience!
 
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