anonimouse
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I am doing a very tiny grow... sort of. Small cabinet grow. Small enough that I could only fit an AdvancedLED DS100 in the box (directly above) or maybe a couple of CFL bulbs. The DS100 is a 100w unit and if I was to use a couple CFL's I would be pulling out maybe 55w of CFLs. My grow area is 2ft wide by 1ft deep. Height isn't really an issue, but it is about 4ft high. Obviously I am not lighting from 4ft up, it would only be about 20" from the canopy of course. Doing a bubbleponic system.
The thing I am most concerned about is obviously heat, and everyone says LEDs are cooler running than CFLs, but in reality we are talking about maybe a degree or two. And then there is actual cost. $300 for the LED light vs $50 for a CFL setup....
Money isn't an issue per se, but If I can save $250 then there's no point in spending it if the yield is the same.
Please tell me your thoughts. I am border lined, lastnight I had my finger on the order button and just couldn't hit confirm order!!!
The thing I am most concerned about is obviously heat, and everyone says LEDs are cooler running than CFLs, but in reality we are talking about maybe a degree or two. And then there is actual cost. $300 for the LED light vs $50 for a CFL setup....
Money isn't an issue per se, but If I can save $250 then there's no point in spending it if the yield is the same.
Please tell me your thoughts. I am border lined, lastnight I had my finger on the order button and just couldn't hit confirm order!!!