? about 100w CFL

rak1

rak1

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Hi, Newbie here, I bought a 100w CFL at walmarts that says its 16000 K and I was wondering If I need to stick to around 6400K to get good veg on new plants?
Any help is appreciated :leaf:
 
bassman999

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wtf 16000K that is like light for an aquarium I think..
I dont know how beneficial that will be for the plants...
 
rak1

rak1

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Its just a regular cfl light from walmarts, regular screw bulb and everything , they had 40 60 100watts.

Is not a cfl light a cfl light?
 
bassman999

bassman999

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rak1 said:
Its just a regular cfl light from walmarts, regular screw bulb and everything , they had 40 60 100watts.

Is not a cfl light a cfl light?
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Light spectrum is everything. 6500k for veg and 2700k for flower. Some variance is ok, but 16000k is no good. They will take it back at walmart. Find a light in the right spectrum for the cycle you are on.
 
rak1

rak1

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Sorry, I made a Mistake, Its 16000 Lumens, what you u think of that?
And thanks for helping
 
rak1

rak1

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Maybe I should be asking this...
What should I be using If I can only get lights etc from walmarts right now???
 
bassman999

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rak1 said:
Sorry, I made a Mistake, Its 16000 Lumens, what you u think of that?
And thanks for helping
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lol ok that is better, what color temp though.
You can use smaller cfls and use them with circular metal reflectors if they have them
why Walmart only? Do you have store credit or a gift card there?
Home depot has some nice stuff too, if they are a possibility?
 
rak1

rak1

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I'll try that and thanks,
I dint notice the color temp on the box, what would be best to use?
Dont have a ride right now lol.
 
MrDank007

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Daylight is generally 6500k which is good for vegging. Soft white is generally 2700k which is good for 12/12 or flower. The 100w is most likely a watt equivallent and only 23-26 true watts. You probably need at least 3 of those per plant and keep them about 2 in off the top while maitaining temps. The more the merrier as long as you can keep temps about 85 or less
 
rak1

rak1

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Hey, I found the box, u were right about the watts, also its 1600 lumens, Whats the right amount to use for Veg?
Thanks again
 
bassman999

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MrDank007 said:
Daylight is generally 6500k which is good for vegging. Soft white is generally 2700k which is good for 12/12 or flower. The 100w is most likely a watt equivallent and only 23-26 true watts. You probably need at least 3 of those per plant and keep them about 2 in off the top while maitaining temps. The more the merrier as long as you can keep temps about 85 or less
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I bet you are right about the actual wattage.
If that is the actual wattage I suggest several with V adapters to accommodate more
 
meezy4tw

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If you plan on using cfl's do a mix.
say 6 of the 6500k and 3 of the 2700k. use this combo for veg.
and reverse it for flower.

I wouldnt say there is a proper lumen range. well there is, but think of it this way, the more lumens the better the lighting. The better the lighting, the better the plants.
 
bassman999

bassman999

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meezy4tw said:
If you plan on using cfl's do a mix.
say 6 of the 6500k and 3 of the 2700k. use this combo for veg.
and reverse it for flower.

I wouldnt say there is a proper lumen range. well there is, but think of it this way, the more lumens the better the lighting. The better the lighting, the better the plants.
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Good...cant do too much with cfl.
 
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