CFL lighting question.

lexterian

Well-Known Member

• May 12, 2008

• #1

How many CFL's should i use and at what wattage?
I am growing 2 plants in a normal condo appartement closet.
Stealth is not required.
My T 8 isn't enough...

 

PolyploidyPrince

Well-Known Member

• May 12, 2008

• #2

42 watts work great. 23's are ok too. try to get about 8000-10,000 lumens per plant. You really need alot to grow decent bud.

 

primeralives

Well-Known Member

• May 12, 2008

• #3

lexterian said:

How many CFL's should i use and at what wattage?
I am growing 2 plants in a normal condo appartement closet.
Stealth is not required.
My T 8 isn't enough...

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if stealth isnt an issue why are you using cfls?

 

aqueous

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• May 12, 2008

• #4

If you're doing a box, then use as many cfl's as possible, I think 3 150w per plant is a minimum. I'd buy 2 of the 5 packs. The more light, the denser and better the bud. Good luck

 

primeralives

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• May 12, 2008

• #5

3 150 watt??? per plant, you must mean 150 watt equivilent (42 watt)

 

lexterian

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• May 13, 2008

• #6

I want to find out first if growing is my thing before i plow down 200$ on an HPS or MH.
So you guys think that 2 of the 5 pack(42 watts) would be enough for the girls?
To set it up,i need Y sockets and what else?

Thnx for helping me out!

 

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• May 13, 2008

• #7

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