new cfl is this possible?

Afro

Well-Known Member

• Sep 23, 2008

• #1

Howdy all
I found the growers heaven for bulbs, ballast etc today. They had all these fancy CFL lights at remarkably low prices. I bought this CFl today that sucks 85w from the mains and delivers 430w output. I plugged the bulb in and hey presto it's bright. the bulb only cost 11 Us dollars.
My question is. Has anyone heard of these bulbs or have i been stitched up? The bulb seems bright enough. Check out the attached pics.
Peace from Afro the bright clown

 

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HiGHLiFE28

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• Sep 23, 2008

• #2

those japanese are pretty smart so it may be legit

 

punkrockdave

Active Member

• Sep 23, 2008

• #3

id like to know how it works for you, keep us posted

 

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gangjababy

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• Sep 23, 2008

• #4

don't confuse the actual wattage with the incandescent equivalent, an 85 watt bulb gives you 85 watts period!

 

Afro

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• Sep 23, 2008

• #5

Nice one ganjababy.
you're dead right the 430w is penetration power not outout. just checked the FAQ. thanks for the replies.
from afro the 85w clown

 

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gangjababy

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• Sep 23, 2008

• #6

Afro said:

Nice one ganjababy.
you're dead right the 430w is penetration power not outout. just checked the FAQ. thanks for the replies.
from afro the 85w clown

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No, an 85 watt does not give 430 watts of "penetration power"! The incandescent equivalent doesn't mean a thing, just ignore it. An 85 watt cfl provides around 7,000 to 8,000 lumens which is what you want to look at. You want at least 3,000 lumens per square foot of space. CFL's no matter what the actual wattage don't have much penetration power...

 

Afro

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• Sep 23, 2008

• #7

Okay gangjababy.
so do you reckon the 85w is good enough for three plants to veg well? I have a hood that covers about 2 square feet. thanks for the feed back.
cheers afro the red eyed clown

 

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gangjababy

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• Sep 23, 2008

• #8

I would use at least a couple to veg.