Lighting questions

Whats up, im trying to set up a closet system for 2 plants that are already 11/2-2 feet tall. right now i just have them under a standard 300w lightbulb that i got from home depot and i know that is not gonna cut it, so im not trying to spend that much so let me know whats my best bet.

What's yer height again? 11 at 2'2"? lets see ...2 plants @ 11' 2" ? TRY ME AGAIN

Cato Zen said:

What's yer height again? 11 at 2'2"? lets see ...2 plants @ 11' 2" ? TRY ME AGAIN

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pretty sure he means 1.5'-2'

2 plants at 1.5 to 2 ft tall... sorry hhaha

If your using the huge cfl they have you wasted your money, im pretty sure its only putting out around 5,000 lumens. For a quick and cheap setup get two power strips and buy 6 40watt cfl's and 6 outlet adapters to put the bulbs in, 3 on each strip. They'll put out about 15,000 lumens. Hang em upside down a few inches above your plants and watch em grow. Make sure to work out some venting system!

ideally, what would be the best light for growing these 2 plants.

ideally a lower watt hps or mh

i have a 250w hps for my closet, it is just 3'x3' and 2 pc fans for exhaust

ackrite35 said:

ideally, what would be the best light for growing these 2 plants.

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Ideally HPS (400-1000 watts) for flowering (no substitutes). Anything less will yield really fluffy buds. As far as veg lighting, floros or CFLs will give a good wide spectrum or metal halide if you have the cash.

COuld i use the HPS for Veg as well?

ackrite35 said:

COuld i use the HPS for Veg as well?

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yea just be careful about temps

and the best place to pick one up locally or online would be??

ackrite35 said:

and the best place to pick one up locally or online would be??

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try craigslist

i got my for 25 bucks

ackrite35 said:

and the best place to pick one up locally or online would be??

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Could check for your local hydro shop if you want a brand new one. Otherwise ebay has cheap prices and craigslist.