Lighting Problem (CFL need help)

Askelluk

Well-Known Member

• Sep 8, 2008

• #1

i was looking at some bulbs online for my lighting in my grow box but i cant determine the light spec of these bulbs?

The BC 85 watt = 425 watt

Ultimastore - Energy Saving Lightbulbs and Lamps, Super Spiral Lamps

The BC 25 watt = 125 watt

Ultimastore - Energy Saving Lightbulbs and Lamps, Spiral Large Lamps

just wondering if anyone could tell me the spectrum of the bulbs, e.g. over 100 watt push out, there a cool white or something thanks for looking people, your help will be much appreciated.

 

Dr.Chronic

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• Sep 8, 2008

• #2

No one is replying because the bulb's are not labeled with a color temperature. I wouldnt buy any from that site unless you know what your getting.

 

data

Well-Known Member

• Sep 8, 2008

• #3

go to walmart and get daylight "6500k" for veg.

 

Dr.Chronic

Well-Known Member

• Sep 8, 2008

• #4

I don't think they have walmart's in the UK.

 

Dr.Chronic

Well-Known Member

• Sep 8, 2008

• #5

ASDA is the closest thing i believe i could be wrong though.

 

Askelluk

Well-Known Member

• Sep 9, 2008

• #6

your sayin try any big superstore

 

Drrift&Smoke

Active Member

• Sep 9, 2008

• #7

theyre not exactly saying go to a superstore theyre saying theres not any info on lumen output or color spectrum on those bulbs so you dont exactly know what you are growing with

 

boistlyboist

Well-Known Member

• Sep 9, 2008

• #8

Checkout Ebay. My 250 watt Red CFL only cost me 35 pound including postage. And it's worked wonders for me.

 

sublimed

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• Sep 9, 2008

• #9

you can only buy 26w warm white's max in the uk to my knowledge.
any more wattage - you have to look into flo tubes and bigger stuff.

props to anyone who can find me a uk based website with anything more than 26w cfl's.

until then, i'm gonna be buying one of those:

85W > 425W

Click to expand...

only £15...

 

sublimed

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• Sep 9, 2008

• #10

just too see if the site is legit.

if so then ill get 3 more for my girls

 

Askelluk

Well-Known Member

• Sep 9, 2008

• #11

dude can you keep me posted on what the bulbs are like, what spectrum they are and things i would be ever so greatful