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Old 10-10-2007, 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Starvin View Post
I am trying to figure out lighting for a grow room in the attic 5' x 8' but the ceiling height is aproximately 6' and angled downward from the roof slope. I fear that a MH or HPS system will have too much heat and will take up too much space from the 6' height of the room.

Therefore I was looking at t-5 Flourescent lighting, 4ft x 4 tubes.

How well will this work?

Thanks in advance
If you plan to light the whole 5' x 8' space you will need at least 600 watts. If you just plan for 3-4 nice plants, the T-5 will be great.
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