So about those CFLs...

When dealing with CFLs, do I look at the actual watts or the equivalent watts? For example: 65w = 300w. So, 65w or 300w? It's all about the lumens anyways right? Also, I have about 40sqft., but I'm not going to be utilizing the entire space; should I only consider the space my plants will take up when calculating for lighting? What kind of potential does a space like that contain? What could I produce with it, and what would I need in order to set it up?

65=300w means that the light is using 65w but is putting out the same amount as a 300w incandescent bulb

you look at the actual watts.

a 65 watt CFL = a 65 watt CFL.

it says the equivalent for an incandescent light but htat doesn't concern you.l

Ok, thank you very much. Where can I find a 200+w cfl?

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