Better then T5?

LorinLee · Sep 10, 2012

http://www.buylighting.com/200-Watt-Compact-Fluorescent-5000K-Full-Spectrum-p/fe-iiib-200w-50k.htm

I feel like getting this or a few 150's with reflector(s), mainly for vegging but also to add a little light for budding.

LorinLee · Sep 10, 2012

Basically I guess I'm asking what's the wattage on a T5 system typically?

sworth · Sep 11, 2012

Each tube on a T5 is 24 watts...

superstoner1 · Sep 11, 2012

the t5s are much better. those large cfls put out a ton of heat.

superstoner1 · Sep 11, 2012

sworth said:
Each tube on a T5 is 24 watts...

only depending on what size.

mnmobbin · Sep 11, 2012

A 4ft t5 ho is 54w a bulb

Brokeoldbloke · Sep 11, 2012

You'll get better coverage using the a 4 or 8 tube t5 fixture. Also you won't loose the entire light source if one tube goes bad on the t5.

LorinLee · Sep 11, 2012

For the price T5 systems are much better then?
Seems obvious but asking to be sure.

Strobe · Sep 11, 2012

LorinLee said:
For the price T5 systems are much better then?
Seems obvious but asking to be sure.

yup that is correct :bigjoint:

LorinLee · Sep 11, 2012

Strobe said:
yup that is correct

Thanks, and thank you everyone who replied.