Lamp switch???

el seca leche

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• Dec 8, 2008

• #1

Ok i am currently using a 40 watt lamp. Would it be a good idea to switch it to a 500 watt lamp when i am home next to them....and switch back when im not???

 

Cr8z13

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• Dec 8, 2008

• #2

Do you know for sure if either of these lamps are suitable for growing?

 

el seca leche

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• Dec 8, 2008

• #3

Well I have no $$$
so I cant go out and buy one yet....

but the current one (plants are growing fine)

the 500 wt.. gives off lots of heat so i have to keep it away a good distance from da plant

you think more light for a couple of hours would be better?

 

Cr8z13

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• Dec 8, 2008

• #4

40W isn't enough light to grow one decent plant, much less multiple. You should be using the 500W exclusively. You'll need to figure out a cooling strategy. You didn't provide any specifics about your grow space, so more info is needed in order for me to advise.

 

el seca leche

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• Dec 8, 2008

• #5

1x4 closet

lamp gives off much heat so im not using it....its outdoor use only

 

el seca leche

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• Dec 8, 2008

• #6

ok i just switched the bulb and it is now 60w.

 

el seca leche

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• Dec 8, 2008

• #7

btw how far away should it be from the top of my plant?

 

Cr8z13

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• Dec 8, 2008

• #8

You need 100W for one plant. You're not going to grow shit with 60W. You'll end up with a stretched plant that will not yield much at all. If you want to continue with your current conditions, best of luck to you. Peace.

 

el seca leche

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• Dec 8, 2008

• #9

well then where can I purchase a 100 watt lamp thats small enough for a closet?

 

Cr8z13

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• Dec 8, 2008

• #10

This thing should fit in your lamp:
http://www.1000bulbs.com/105-Watt-Compact-Fluorescent/31295/
You might be able to find something like it at Home Depot.

 

el seca leche

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• Dec 8, 2008

• #11

thats great....im probably going to order 1 of those on wednesday....
or what you think of this one..

http://www.e-conolight.com/Popups/EAccessoriesPopUp.asp?ProductFamily=7&FGNumber=~HP150M

which one is better/more economic?

 

Tanis83

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• Dec 8, 2008

• #12

if your going for high pressure you should opt for like a 150 HPS... but you would need the ballast and wire and shit...... that one you put up would probably need a ballast as well......

do you have a thermometer in your room>???? how big is your closet?

 

el seca leche

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• Dec 8, 2008

• #13

about 17 in. wide and 40in.long
about 8ft. tall

(will put pics up soon)

 

Tanis83

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• Dec 8, 2008

• #14

for an HPS you'll have to fork over some dough... but it is definately worth it

 

el seca leche

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• Dec 8, 2008

• #15

something thats not fire hazardous,[dont wanna burn my house because of a overheated lamp]....what yall recommend?

p.s. low on $$

I put the little pot there as a size example.

 

el seca leche

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• Dec 8, 2008

• #16

btw it has to be plug in

 

Cr8z13

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• Dec 9, 2008

• #17

It might even be better to get a bathroom fixture with 4 or more sockets. You could then buy a bunch of CFL's that are around 24W(bulbs are less than $1 each). You might even be able to find a cheap floor lamp with 4-5 sockets for well under $25. Getting a 150W HPS would be even better, but it'll cost more and it will probably run hotter than the CFL's. Be sure and get a good thermometer too. Anything hotter than 85 degrees in that closet with the light(s) on is cause for concern.