Are cfls right for me? - Page 2

Lacy · #11 06-06-2008, 02:51 AM

All you people are doing is following the general flow of what others do.

Good luck with that.

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Originally Posted by On3Tim3OnLy

HPS not a MH coz (mh) is for vegging 6000k+
a 400w 2100k would be great for 1-6 plants in a area of 1m squared

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Originally Posted by Dopalicious

if you can deal with the heat, go HPS and thank me later

Lacy · #12 06-06-2008, 02:52 AM

Ok then you should do well with the cfls then

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Originally Posted by anc1680

cheers for the input im looking towards the cfl + hps setup just wanted to get everyones expert opinion -i did try to grow at uni but didnt know alot and used a 60 watt red bulb from the local hardware store - didnt work at all !! but know i am learning and love the idea of my own blaze .ps im in england and power costs lots.

anc1680 · #13 06-06-2008, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Gqmetalhead

check these lights out. High Tech Garden Supply

Im in the uk so will not work on our might 230v sockets - and a step down volatge converter will cost £30 or 60 of your green backs. plus its not good practise to run them constantly -big bada boom

But good sugestion i wish i lived across the pond there is so much more option and ur cfls are half the price.
Thanks -ANC