CFL question

So this is my first grow and I only have a 250w HPS for 6 plants in veg atm. I want to add some CFLs for side lighting but I know nothing about them. I was wondering if they fit in normal incandescent sockets or if I need a special CFL fixture? I also was curious about their lumen output. I know there are different wattages (I've seen 15s and 45s) but I just need something to work with so I know how many lumens I am putting out. I feel like I'm forgetting something but i guess thats it for now.

stick with the hps. cfls arent going to do much for you unless you get a big T5 light or something. yes you can put cfls into normal fixtures. people usually use the long cfls like the one in your kitchen or garage. they have a ballast.

i have this under 3 cfl's two 27watt and one 42 watt and its goin good

Nice plant man, looks real healthy. I've been looking at T5's too. I'm looking at one on ebay right now with 2 2' bulbs putting out 9600 lumens according to the seller. They want $100, comes with 4 bulbs (2 blue spec, 2 red spec), ballast, and reflector. Does that sound like a decent deal. Does'nt seem worth it now that I think about it. I could get a 400w HPS (50,000 lumens) for only $40 more.

anserd your own qus. hps is a hell of a lot better. i have 6 under 1000wtt hps & let me tell u what WOW

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