Just a newbie Question (CFL)

Jonsi · #1 (**permalink**) 05-08-2006, 05:59 AM

I might be setting up a personal use set up. But before I do I have a few questions about... everything. My plan, maybe go to Target and get a plastic tub, assuming I can find one, 2(wide)x3 or 4(long)x3.5(height) just something along those lines. I tend to do that SCROG or whatever technique is called. I'll be using 3 or 4 seeds, and bash it down to 1 plant when I can sex. My biggest question is lighting. I'll be using CFL's (not enough money for MH or HPS) plus I live in a hot climate so I want to minimize heat contained in the box. I got my fan set up so that's not a question. but as for the lights. When i find the bulbs I need (I've seen the specific k's needed for each stage) but my STUPID question is, what do I use to operate the light? When I go lowe.com or homedepot or what not, I find the lightbulb, but no ballasts. Does it fit in any lamp? If so that'll be great and easy to set up.

Everything else i seem to be able to find easily, it's just this one issue I havn't seen anyone really mention here on GC forums. Everyone talks about the bulb, not the fixture... so thanks

SmknVTEC · #2 (**permalink**) 05-08-2006, 06:50 AM

If you get that 27 watt fluoro bulb that is squiggly you can put it into a regular lamp socket. If you get a 2-4 foot flouro it needs a 2-4 foot ballast.

BAGZ · #3 (**permalink**) 05-08-2006, 10:40 AM

Yea ask for compat flourescent light bulbs. theyre in sort of a sprial. Also that box will be fine and when the one plant you are going to keep gets 12" put the screen over it so it doesnt get too big.

Reefa Cheefa · #4 (**permalink**) 05-11-2006, 07:06 PM

yeah man if youre gonna get the spiral cfl the ballast is built in thats the larger part where you screw it in.

bacchus · #5 (**permalink**) 09-27-2007, 06:22 PM

good luck with everything.

sk8rgetz89 · #6 (**permalink**) 09-28-2007, 12:48 AM

This is my first time growing and i was wondering what kind of lights I should get?

bitterscooter · #7 (**permalink**) 09-28-2007, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sk8rgetz89

This is my first time growing and i was wondering what kind of lights I should get?

here:
http://forum.grasscity.com/general-i...cfl-guide.html
also this:
http://forum.grasscity.com/advanced-...-per-week.html
a few of me fav's !! I did alot of reading my first 3 mths on here
that search button and I are real good friends now!!

CFL's you would want "daylights for Veg 26W-6500K"
"softwhites for Flowering 42W-2700K"
you can get these at any/most wally worlds
they look like this: (click the pic/ make it bigger)

cheers/goodluck
Scooter

OldSkool1010 · #8 (**permalink**) 09-28-2007, 11:38 AM

Can't resist an opportunity to show off my grow box. I'm pretty pleased with it...only drawback is that it needs to be bigger, or I need a couple more.

sk8rgetz89 · #9 (**permalink**) 09-28-2007, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bitterscooter

here:
http://forum.grasscity.com/general-i...cfl-guide.html
also this:
http://forum.grasscity.com/advanced-...-per-week.html
a few of me fav's !! I did alot of reading my first 3 mths on here
that search button and I are real good friends now!!

CFL's you would want "daylights for Veg 26W-6500K"
"softwhites for Flowering 42W-2700K"
you can get these at any/most wally worlds
they look like this: (click the pic/ make it bigger)

cheers/goodluck
Scooter

Do they sell them in stores? or would i have to order them?

eyeslikedonuts · #10 (**permalink**) 09-28-2007, 02:26 PM

Walmart, homedepot, hardware store, Lowes all should have cfls in the lightbulb section. U can oder em online if u want a higher watt light. peace, e

bitterscooter · #11 (**permalink**) 09-28-2007, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sk8rgetz89

Do they sell them in stores? or would i have to order them?

walmart has the lights !! for the best price!!
no need to order things on the WWW.
they also sell the sockets and wire too
I picked up 90% of what I needed from walmart and the other 10% from Home depot
and its done deal!!
goodluck dude!
cheers
Scooter

sk8rgetz89 · #12 (**permalink**) 09-28-2007, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bitterscooter

walmart has the lights !! for the best price!!
no need to order things on the WWW.
they also sell the sockets and wire too
I picked up 90% of what I needed from walmart and the other 10% from Home depot
and its done deal!!
goodluck dude!
cheers
Scooter

So like what should i use for the lights? just a regular lamp?

Sinus · #13 (**permalink**) 09-28-2007, 05:11 PM

http://forum.grasscity.com/grow-room...ml#post1880141

I'm confused
too

growingcannabis · #14 (**permalink**) 09-28-2007, 05:22 PM

May i firstly say what a nice neat setup you have there!!

Sea of green, or even better Screen of green are most definitely the most efficient way of growing, although make sure you monitor temperatures very closely, and make sure there is enough air flow through the setup.
http://www.growingcannabis.co.uk/?q=node/66
Here is a very good article all about sea of green, check it out it is very thorough, and please check the other articles in the grow guide by click the link at the top of the page

http://www.growingcannabis.co.uk/?q=node/66

cronic chris · #15 (**permalink**) 09-29-2007, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bitterscooter

here:
http://forum.grasscity.com/general-i...cfl-guide.html
also this:
http://forum.grasscity.com/advanced-...-per-week.html
a few of me fav's !! I did alot of reading my first 3 mths on here
that search button and I are real good friends now!!

CFL's you would want "daylights for Veg 26W-6500K"
"softwhites for Flowering 42W-2700K"
you can get these at any/most wally worlds
they look like this: (click the pic/ make it bigger)

cheers/goodluck
Scooter

got um 2 grow grat dont thay man

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#1 (permalink) 05-08-2006, 05:59 AM
Jonsi Shine On, Syd Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,713	Just a newbie Question (CFL) I might be setting up a personal use set up. But before I do I have a few questions about... everything. My plan, maybe go to Target and get a plastic tub, assuming I can find one, 2(wide)x3 or 4(long)x3.5(height) just something along those lines. I tend to do that SCROG or whatever technique is called. I'll be using 3 or 4 seeds, and bash it down to 1 plant when I can sex. My biggest question is lighting. I'll be using CFL's (not enough money for MH or HPS) plus I live in a hot climate so I want to minimize heat contained in the box. I got my fan set up so that's not a question. but as for the lights. When i find the bulbs I need (I've seen the specific k's needed for each stage) but my STUPID question is, what do I use to operate the light? When I go lowe.com or homedepot or what not, I find the lightbulb, but no ballasts. Does it fit in any lamp? If so that'll be great and easy to set up. Everything else i seem to be able to find easily, it's just this one issue I havn't seen anyone really mention here on GC forums. Everyone talks about the bulb, not the fixture... so thanks

#2 (permalink) 05-08-2006, 06:50 AM
SmknVTEC Moderator Extraordinaire Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 8,076	If you get that 27 watt fluoro bulb that is squiggly you can put it into a regular lamp socket. If you get a 2-4 foot flouro it needs a 2-4 foot ballast. __________________ "I build cars for young men that only old men can afford"- Enzo Ferrari (1898-1988) LED Thread PGAMG Thread MG vs. Generic Soil Current and Legit Seedbanks GC Forum Rules Last edited by SmknVTEC; 05-08-2006 at 06:53 AM.

#3 (permalink) 05-08-2006, 10:40 AM
BAGZ Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New York Posts: 1,495	Yea ask for compat flourescent light bulbs. theyre in sort of a sprial. Also that box will be fine and when the one plant you are going to keep gets 12" put the screen over it so it doesnt get too big.

#4 (permalink) 05-11-2006, 07:06 PM
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#14 (permalink) 09-28-2007, 05:22 PM
growingcannabis Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 18	Sea Of Green May i firstly say what a nice neat setup you have there!! Sea of green, or even better Screen of green are most definitely the most efficient way of growing, although make sure you monitor temperatures very closely, and make sure there is enough air flow through the setup. http://www.growingcannabis.co.uk/?q=node/66 Here is a very good article all about sea of green, check it out it is very thorough, and please check the other articles in the grow guide by click the link at the top of the page http://www.growingcannabis.co.uk/?q=node/66 __________________ FREE ULTIMATE GROW GUIDE http://www.growingcannabis.co.uk FREE ULTIMATE GROW GUIDE

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