ethancole35
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hey i have a 300w bulb cfl the spring looking energy saver ones how close to the top of my plants do i want that thing to be can you help i hear all different distance's????
2x(300w) Cfl Spring Bulbs
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igrowdank
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That 300w, is that the equivalency rating? You will normally want to speak about the actual wattage rating around these parts, as it can get confusing otherwise - and the equivalency really doesn't mean shit
The 300w equiv's are normally 65w actuals, so I will assume that is what you have either way...
For all CFLs, you want them as close to the plant as possible. I keep mine 2-3" away. If you notice leaf burn, pull them back a little farther, but not much. if you're burning at 3", move to 4"...etc.
You really shouldn't see any burn with a 65w @ 3" away though.
ethancole35
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i have the spring bulb TCP 2700k from lowes it says soft white, 300 watt equivalent using 68 watts like how many of these would i need in my closet to get a decent yeild?? please help right now i have 2 of these i am growing 4 ww plants in my veg stage but i need some help on my plant age i lost track so bad busy busy but ?? oh can i use this bulb to flower or just veg??
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Illegal Smile
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First, it should not be 2700k in veg, it should be mostly 6500k. If 4 plants are fairly close that is perhpas 2 sq ft of growing area. 200w of the right spectrum mix would be good for veg and then bump that to maybe 300+ for flower. (when you want mostly 2700k)
DOUGHT BOY
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I'm just put 3 of those 300 watt lights on my plant i was wondering is that enough light or do i need more
chief blunts
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^^^^ read a book....
if you cant even ask a question about growing right, i can only imagine how your actual grow is going..
if you cant even ask a question about growing right, i can only imagine how your actual grow is going..