230 Watt CFL vs 150 Watt HID

Dr.StickyFingers

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I've never grown with anything other than 1000 watts HID. I'm building a cab for a friend.

I can build a 230 watt cfl grow light 6500K AND 2700k for less than the of 1 150 watt HPS...

So.. the CFL offers more wattage, is cheaper, more usable light but the HID offers more penetration...

Any input would be appreciated
 

indicat33

Well-Known Member
I've never grown with anything other than 1000 watts HID. I'm building a cab for a friend.

I can build a 230 watt cfl grow light 6500K AND 2700k for less than the of 1 150 watt HPS...

So.. the CFL offers more wattage, is cheaper, more usable light but the HID offers more penetration...

Any input would be appreciated
It would be best to just drop a 250w HPS in there - 8)
 
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