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    Lower Lumens/sq ft for smaller area??

    I searched the board but I couldn't find the answer. Lets say x number of lumens per square foot is required for bud, would that number, x, decrease as the area of the grow room shrinks? Example, a 10x10 grow room has an area of 100 and a perimeter of 40, a 5x5 grow room has an area of 25 and...
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    Buds for Less - CFL BOOK

    is this book available at a book store yet?
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    Newbie answers to lighting: HPSvsCFL During Flower = Quantity and Quality

    My bad brother. I'm doing a "quick and dirty" cfl grow (2 plants under cfls in a wardrobe). Your advice is greatly appreciated. Your tone in some of your posts seemed to be mocking cfl growers--novices in particular. I should have read more carefully. I felt like you were stepping on my...
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    Newbie answers to lighting: HPSvsCFL During Flower = Quantity and Quality

    obviously i know nothing, but it seems that cfl's are perfect for beginners who are on a budget and growing for personal (1-2 plants) use with no intent to profit. Esp. those in an apartment with electric included. It's a smaller initial investment (26 watt bulbs are 15 bucks for a 5 pack at...
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    heat/reflection question

    thanks for the feedback. No, the soft whites are not incandescent. They are 68 watt 2700k cfls rated at about 4200 lumens. I priced mylar at a local shop and it would cost 50 bucks to do my little cabinet. Is this too much? Is there someplace else that might have mylar besides a hydro shop...
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    heat/reflection question

    Hello All. First post/grow. I've done a great deal of reading but I haven't found answers to a couple questions. I'm starting a cfl home grow in soil with Super Skunk seed bought online. I believe I have enough lights (one 68 watt soft white and 4 26 watt 6500K) for vegging. I plan to go...
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