Choosing a light for my clone box

[bluefoodie]

Hi,
I'm making a clone box from a Sterilite tote and instead of CFL's I'm going with household LED's for better efficiency. I'm stuck between these two lights:

2x Cree 9W 5000K with bulbs off, and Y-splitter in an 8 1/2" or 10 1/2" reflector

• 18W
• 1600+ lumens, non-directional
• about $37 for 2 bulbs, adapter, and reflector

Philips 19.5W Daylight PAR38 flood light

• 19.5W
• 1300 lumens, directional
• $44

Which one is better? I'm worried about losing a lot of light to the reflector with the Cree's.

 

[FranJan]

Go with the CREE since it's efficacy is higher and the plants will like that. Have you seen the new CREE Home Depot bulb? I haven't seen one ripped apart yet but it might be more suited for growing plants.

http://www.creebulb.com/bulbs/warmsoft-white-br30-led-flood-light-65-watt-replacement?lang=us-en

 

[bluefoodie]

Go with the CREE since it's efficacy is higher and the plants will like that. Have you seen the new CREE Home Depot bulb? I haven't seen one ripped apart yet but it might be more suited for growing plants.

Interesting, I didn't know they sold a floodlight version too. Same wattage, and only 650 lumens vs. 800, but the directional light should more than make up for it. Thanks, I'll look for it the next time I go to HD.

 

[past times]

I am a sucker for cfls. I would use those personally.