200W Dual Spectrum CFL

samsmiffy · Feb 8, 2012

Hi guys just a quick few questions, What are your opinions on the dual spectrum CFLs, (http://www.basementlighting.com/graphics/giant_125w_hanger_dual.jpg) Im actually looking into a 200w though however. I was wondering is one 200w dual spectrum cfl ok for both vegging and flowering one plant? I will have white emulsion (think this is what you guys from the us call "flat white paint"? Correct me if im wrong!) on walls and a homemade reflector. Any other little tips you could suggest for me to consider would be appreciated. Thanks

Desr · Feb 8, 2012

yeah youll be able to flower with that, results would be better with more light, but you can do it.

samsmiffy · Feb 8, 2012

Thanks Desr, Yeah i was looking into getting lower watt CFL's around the side so ill bare that in mind mate thanks

Desr · Feb 8, 2012

yeah side lighting with cfls is the way to go man..

FatBluntz · Feb 8, 2012

hey i got 2 23W CFL bulb's 1600 lumen's each, equilavent to a 100W bulb per bulb so together they would be 3600 Lumen's. I'm just using it for 1 plant and the bulb's are natural sunlight will that be enough just for 1 plant for both veg and flowering?

Desr · Feb 8, 2012

FatBluntz said:
hey i got 2 23W CFL bulb's 1600 lumen's each, equilavent to a 100W bulb per bulb so together they would be 3600 Lumen's. I'm just using it for 1 plant and the bulb's are natural sunlight will that be enough just for 1 plant for both veg and flowering?

general rule of thumb is 100w per plant. minimum.

samsmiffy · Feb 8, 2012

Yeah I thought so seen a lot of set ups with side lighting with CFL's, Another question mate sorry, As you could probably guess im on a low budget! Would you say 2-3 26W bulbs be sufficient?

samsmiffy · Feb 8, 2012

FatBluntz said:
hey i got 2 23W CFL bulb's 1600 lumen's each, equilavent to a 100W bulb per bulb so together they would be 3600 Lumen's. I'm just using it for 1 plant and the bulb's are natural sunlight will that be enough just for 1 plant for both veg and flowering?

From what ive learnt mate and im sure someone will back me up here, Never take into account the "equivalent to a 123W bulb" You're after the ACTUAL wattage.

FatBluntz · Feb 8, 2012

so it would be about just enough? i'll add mre if needed it's just to get me started.

Desr · Feb 8, 2012

yeah thats only 46 watts man, get some more.

FatBluntz · Feb 8, 2012

thaks man, should i try em out or take them back?

Desr · Feb 8, 2012

samsmiffy said:
Yeah I thought so seen a lot of set ups with side lighting with CFL's, Another question mate sorry, As you could probably guess im on a low budget! Would you say 2-3 26W bulbs be sufficient?

i would shoot for four 26w.at least.

Desr · Feb 8, 2012

FatBluntz said:
thaks man, should i try em out or take them back?

you can use them , just get more.

samsmiffy · Feb 8, 2012

Desr said:
i would shoot for four 26w.at least.

Thanks a lot mate im assuming i would need a fan for this then?

Desr · Feb 8, 2012

yeah you always want a fan.

FatBluntz · Feb 8, 2012

is the Natural Daylight okay to go with?

Desr · Feb 8, 2012

yeah you want daylight(6500k)(blue end of the spectrum) for vegging and soft white(2700k)(red end of the spectrum) for flowering.

FatBluntz · Feb 8, 2012

lol I'm hoping I atleast got the daylight spetrum right.. i just hate it..i stood there for a hour and a half and still got the wrong ones lol i'm so pissed at myself

FatBluntz · Feb 8, 2012

Thanks for the help Desr..I'll pick more up in a couple day's when i go to get some groceries..lol

Desr · Feb 8, 2012

what ones did you get?

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