anyone try these lights? yay or nay

Ximaxxx

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Apr 25, 2016

• #1

https://www.1000bulbs.com/product/1573/FC200-FEIIB200W.html?utm_source=SmartFeedGoogleBase&utm_medium=Shopping&utm_term=FC200-FEIIB200W&utm_content=5000K+Compact+Fluorescent+Grow+Bulbs&utm_campaign=SmartFeedGoogleBaseShopping&gclid=CPLb94_rqcwCFYMkhgod2JMG5Q

instead of a ton of cfls how bout 2 of these?

 

kmog33

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Apr 25, 2016

• #2

A lot of people here use those. But more than 2 in a lot of cases. They won't actually equal the output of a 600 watt light just FYI. You'd be good for a small plant or two. Or just for veg. You'd do better just buying a 400 watt hps for cheaper than the two of those and having 4ish times as much light.


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Ximaxxx

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Apr 25, 2016

• #3

its kinda for a closet grow i wanna get one good plant and do it routinely forpersonal use. So i shldnt get higher watt bulbs?

 

Ximaxxx

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Apr 25, 2016

• #4

if i wanna do cfl

 

bird mcbride

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Apr 25, 2016

• #5

For another $20 you could get a low end 1k hps bulb.

A 150 watt HPS, HID will give you more lumens.

 

Ximaxxx

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Apr 25, 2016

• #6

what are the cons tho. hps seems less stealthy then cfl, need the vent the air outa the buld it seems like id spend that in extra customization to suit the heat hps will give i live in an apartment lol
https://www.1000bulbs.com/category/150-watt-equal-compact-fluorescents-6500K/
my latest discovery for veg get like 6 of em

 

Ximaxxx

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Apr 25, 2016

• #7

willthe bigger watt cfl help any or just get like the 28 if i choose cfl hps seems tough tbh and a waste for one plant

 

kmog33

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Apr 25, 2016

• #8

Ximaxxx said:

willthe bigger watt cfl help any or just get like the 28 if i choose cfl hps seems tough tbh and a waste for one plant

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Your footprint will be better with 28 smaller ones. You can essentially put them all around your plant for even coverage. Vs the one or two slightly higher intensity points.

 

bird mcbride

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Apr 25, 2016

• #9

Ximaxxx said:

willthe bigger watt cfl help any or just get like the 28 if i choose cfl hps seems tough tbh and a waste for one plant

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Check the lumen and spectrum output on the 200 watt CFL, then compare it to a good quality 150 watt HPS, HID.

 

Ximaxxx

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Apr 25, 2016

• #10

ok i was gonna do like 8 side by side above one plant so it a concentrated source like the sun the 8 small suns all around i remember seeing a vid on that method rather then the method scattering them all around i wanna get decent yeild i might top too im get seeds of Nirvanas Aurora indica fem hehe

 

Ximaxxx

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Apr 25, 2016

• #11

i see ppl f up hps just as well as cfl grows i just wanna get a nice lil grow box and bang out one plant ever so many weeks hopefully

 

Resinhound

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Apr 25, 2016

• #12

Cfls are cfls.... The most important thing is focusing the 360 degree light were it can be used effectively.... Use reflectors.

 

B166ER420

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Apr 25, 2016

• #13

A couple 23 w cfl's ,some good soil,and a cozy corner of the room is a good start then add more lights as the plant grows.8-23w(184w total)bulbs cost $20.It's easy to diy a multi bulb fixture.

 

mean.green

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Apr 25, 2016

• #14

I bought three cfl's with reflectors for $180. Then bulbs for flower were another $170. $350 total for a 3x3 space.

You will be better off with HPS.