HELP I need light help please!!!!!!reply!!

playa869

playa869

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ok this is kinda a dumb question but i can't find any metal halide lights in stores. I heard they were the best for growing so i was gonna get a 400w mh light but i can't seem to find any. please tell me where i can and waht they look like in package..and do they say metal halide on them????:bigjoint::sleep::blsmoke:bongsmilie thanks

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---CV
 
playa869

playa869

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Well is there any store that sell them becasue i don't like buying online and paying shipping..??

any stores???

if not how many cfl's and of how many watts for 2-3 plants in a small grow area????


-CV
 
itzCESAR*

itzCESAR*

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You'd have to find a hydro shop in your area. Most Home Depot's don't have the right lights, but if you gonna go w/ CFLs the more the merrier. I'd highly suggest an HID. Most ppl start off vegging on CFLs, but move over to an HPS. If you wanna do a whole grow on CFLs read up on it. Many ppl have done it w/ beastly results. Just gotta hunt down there grow journals. That would be the best way to answer all your questions. READ READ READ! : ) GL Man
 
itzCESAR*

itzCESAR*

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BTW I find that most hydro shops are overpriced when it comes to lighting. Really the internet is the best option including the shipping.
 
playa869

playa869

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Well i dont have that much money and a light system for $200 is a little spendy right now????!!!!!

is there any lights i could get for $50 or under???????

I have two 26wt cfl's and two 13wt cfl's and another tubular 20wt..

ive found them the cheapest.. how many more should i get?????? or is it a waist and should i just save for a MH light???

oh and wahts an HID???

thanks??

-CV
 
MJG420

MJG420

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HIDs are the Metal Halide/High Pressure Sodium that you are asking about, it stands for High Intensity Discharge. They put out ALOT more light than your standard light bulb. I would save up and buy the MH/HPS setup, I paid $205 for mine shippend and it came with everything. Both MH and HPS bulbs, Ballast, Reflector, and a free timer. if you are wanting to go the cheap way stick with what you have now
 
itzCESAR*

itzCESAR*

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playa869 said:
Well i dont have that much money and a light system for $200 is a little spendy right now????!!!!!

is there any lights i could get for $50 or under???????

I have two 26wt cfl's and two 13wt cfl's and another tubular 20wt..

ive found them the cheapest.. how many more should i get?????? or is it a waist and should i just save for a MH light???

oh and wahts an HID???

thanks??

-CV
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I've tried the tubes, and I honestly hate them. I've used CFLs, well not for a whole grow, but they are ok for vegging. I've heard plenty of ppl grow from seed to bud w/ CFLs. You'd be ok w/ your CFLs for the first month. After that you'd probably want to buy a couple more. CFLs are probably vastly underrated, but I don't think they can beat a good HID (Metal Halide or High Pressure Sodium). I wouldn't reccomend any lighting other than CFLs or HIDs. Stay away from those Halogens, and other things like Mercury Vapor. Btw Incandescent are horrible ;-)
 
itzCESAR*

itzCESAR*

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btw it would only be beneficial to read up on lighting. It is a very important topic on growing dank. So do some research. No offense what so ever, but it seems like you need to do your homework. Peace Take care man
 
MaDz

MaDz

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playa869 said:
Well i dont have that much money and a light system for $200 is a little spendy right now????!!!!!

is there any lights i could get for $50 or under???????

I have two 26wt cfl's and two 13wt cfl's and another tubular 20wt..

ive found them the cheapest.. how many more should i get?????? or is it a waist and should i just save for a MH light???

oh and wahts an HID???

thanks??

-CV
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IF you use CFL, Be sure they are DAYLIGHT (5500K)
 
Knally

Knally

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playa869 said:
Well is there any store that sell them becasue i don't like buying online and paying shipping..??

any stores???[/quote

The Lowes here has metal halide and high pressure sodium bulbs in 150, 250 and 400 watts. They also carry 2-ft. and 4-ft. T5's, but not in the high output.

You can probably go to their site and order them online, but if you're going to do that you might as well go to a hydro supply store online and get the whole setup including ballast.
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fat sam

fat sam

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i just found 2 ft t5 fixtures with bulbs for $22 at home depot...i know this has nothing to do with your thread but i am stoked
 
playa869

playa869

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ya man im only gonna grow 2 or 3 plants

so 4 42watters and 3 27watters will work??????????????????????????????
 
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