Kamel's CFL Guide - Page 44

johnsom · #**646** (**permalink**) 06-16-2009, 09:20 AM

gspedc33 that looks like a bitch to water do you have some sort of pump?
They are looking great though nice and thick.

gspedc33 · #**647** (**permalink**) 06-16-2009, 09:45 AM

why is the equivalent wattage disregarded with cfls? Its used to equate it to incandescent in light output is it not or are the lumen values different?

My answer: I just have figured it's safe to only believe in the actual wattage, not the equivalent. Good question though, because my equivalent is outrageous.

gspedc33 that looks like a bitch to water do you have some sort of pump?
They are looking great though nice and thick.

My answer: It's never too much trouble to spend an hour with them and ensure they've all received there nutrients and water. I take them out individually and do it. A little bit of TLC never hurt nobody!!! A pump would be nice, just not neccessary.

I just bought a electrical PH and Fertility tester, works great so far. I also bought an electronic wireless weather forecaster which includes, humidity, temperature readings that i can monitor from my living room, and a discount timer by GE. Their first ever night cycle is coming tonight, can't wait baby!!!

pisces541 · #**648** (**permalink**) 06-16-2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by KamelRedLight

Nice harvest gb420! I like to focus on side lighting, because the side lights often light the tops of my plants. 4 feet tall would be tough for CFL's, at that point I'd probly have tubes lighting the side. I think LST is an important part of CFL growing to make the most use out of each bulb.

xamountofpills yeah it'll take a little longer to get the same size in veg as say a MH light, but the flowering time won't change vs HPS, just size of buds. But again, that all depends on how you use your light.

Glad my ideas are helpful, I see a lot of questions about fluoro growing so I tried to answer as many as possible.

how much time do u use with cfls???

SmknVTEC · #**649** (**permalink**) 06-18-2009, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pisces541

how much time do u use with cfls???

I use 24/7 for first two weeks then switch to 18/6 for however long I want to veg then stay on 12/12 all the way until harvest.

nomel90 · #**650** (**permalink**) 06-18-2009, 06:06 AM

I'm using CFLs for my grow and following kamels guide by getting them close.

however, some guy posted in my thread saying that CFL's cant produce quality bud. hes really flaming the shit outa me for using CFL's and saying HPS > CFLs

http://forum.grasscity.com/indoor-gr...ml#post4882913

johnsom · #**651** (**permalink**) 06-18-2009, 06:32 AM

If you have the same lumens and the same spectrum whats the difference. Its just easier to get more lumens with an hps. Ive also read that in a small grow cfls are more efficient watt for watt but once you hit a certian number Hps comes out on top. I dont remember where that post was but it seemed like the guy did his research. If you use google to search this forum you might find it gc's search engine isn't very powerful. To search just grasscity type site:http://forum.grasscity.com/ in the search form add a space then enter your search as normal.

Google reports 1,420,000 unique pages on gc wow that cant be right.

Mr.thunderfuck · #**652** (**permalink**) 06-22-2009, 12:45 AM

How many cfls do I need to flower a 13 inch indica plant currently have 2 29 watts each

Kallas · #**653** (**permalink**) 06-22-2009, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.thunderfuck

How many cfls do I need to flower a 13 inch indica plant currently have 2 29 watts each

try get a big CFL to hang over it with a shade.

iv got a 130W cfl hanging over my plant and 2 20W cfls lighting the sides. before i got the 130W there wasnt a whole lot of growth and was having to put the plant in the sun for as long as i could.
you may also need a fan if you have cfls all around your plant.......they dont put out much heat but in a small place and lots of heat sources. it tends to heat up a bit.

hope that helps you out good luck

Mr.thunderfuck · #**654** (**permalink**) 06-22-2009, 01:00 AM

Where can you get a 130 watt cfl and how much they cost

Polarpeak · #**655** (**permalink**) 06-23-2009, 07:27 PM

Great Post thanks!

Calitoka · #**656** (**permalink**) 06-23-2009, 08:58 PM

hydrofarm makes a few higher wattages, not sure about 130 exactly, but the 200 i have was 100 bucks.

#**657** (**permalink**) 06-24-2009, 05:02 AM

I am building a room that is 4' long 3(1/2)' wide and 8' high. I was thinking of making two grow areas, Veg room 3' high, and flowering 5' high, all dimensions the same. Was thinking for three plants in each room I would need 8 42w cfls to give just a little over 100wtts for each plant. Does this sound reasonable? I will be doing hydro grow. Hoping to get a decent yield.

SanFermin · #**658** (**permalink**) 06-29-2009, 12:08 AM

My first grow I used cfl. However, my only grow died to shock

Next time i will reference this shit for sure to get optimum production!

SKS · #**659** (**permalink**) 06-30-2009, 08:16 PM

okay i didn't read through all 11 pages so excuse me if this question has already been addressed. am i correct in saying with CFL's you give them 24/7 light throughout the entire grow? as opposed to 18/6 veg and 12/12 flowering with other bulbs?

LandOLakes · #**660** (**permalink**) 07-01-2009, 02:45 AM

thanks for the informative post. i just started my first grow 2 plants with 2 15w bulbs. i guess i need to go get new bulbs tomorrow.

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#646 (permalink) 06-16-2009, 09:20 AM
johnsom Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 77	Re: Kamel's CFL Guide gspedc33 that looks like a bitch to water do you have some sort of pump? They are looking great though nice and thick. Last edited by johnsom; 06-16-2009 at 09:22 AM.

#647 (permalink) 06-16-2009, 09:45 AM
gspedc33 The Miracle Man Join Date: May 2009 Location: ?? Next Door ?? Posts: 20	Re: Kamel's CFL Guide why is the equivalent wattage disregarded with cfls? Its used to equate it to incandescent in light output is it not or are the lumen values different? My answer: I just have figured it's safe to only believe in the actual wattage, not the equivalent. Good question though, because my equivalent is outrageous. gspedc33 that looks like a bitch to water do you have some sort of pump? They are looking great though nice and thick. My answer: It's never too much trouble to spend an hour with them and ensure they've all received there nutrients and water. I take them out individually and do it. A little bit of TLC never hurt nobody!!! A pump would be nice, just not neccessary. I just bought a electrical PH and Fertility tester, works great so far. I also bought an electronic wireless weather forecaster which includes, humidity, temperature readings that i can monitor from my living room, and a discount timer by GE. Their first ever night cycle is coming tonight, can't wait baby!!! __________________ MIRACLES HAPPEN WITH CFL's! http://www.youtube.com/user/doejohn779

#650 (permalink) 06-18-2009, 06:06 AM
nomel90 Growin in Ohio Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 672	Re: Kamel's CFL Guide I'm using CFLs for my grow and following kamels guide by getting them close. however, some guy posted in my thread saying that CFL's cant produce quality bud. hes really flaming the shit outa me for using CFL's and saying HPS > CFLs http://forum.grasscity.com/indoor-gr...ml#post4882913 __________________ >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 1st GROW JOURNAL: 332w CFL RUBBERMAID GROW [LST]

#651 (permalink) 06-18-2009, 06:32 AM
johnsom Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 77	Re: Kamel's CFL Guide If you have the same lumens and the same spectrum whats the difference. Its just easier to get more lumens with an hps. Ive also read that in a small grow cfls are more efficient watt for watt but once you hit a certian number Hps comes out on top. I dont remember where that post was but it seemed like the guy did his research. If you use google to search this forum you might find it gc's search engine isn't very powerful. To search just grasscity type site:http://forum.grasscity.com/ in the search form add a space then enter your search as normal. Google reports 1,420,000 unique pages on gc wow that cant be right. Last edited by johnsom; 06-18-2009 at 06:37 AM.

#652 (permalink) 06-22-2009, 12:45 AM
Mr.thunderfuck Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lalaland Posts: 46	Re: Kamel's CFL Guide How many cfls do I need to flower a 13 inch indica plant currently have 2 29 watts each

#654 (permalink) 06-22-2009, 01:00 AM
Mr.thunderfuck Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lalaland Posts: 46	Re: Kamel's CFL Guide Where can you get a 130 watt cfl and how much they cost

#655 (permalink) 06-23-2009, 07:27 PM
Polarpeak Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 87	Re: Kamel's CFL Guide Great Post thanks!

#656 (permalink) 06-23-2009, 08:58 PM
Calitoka Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 49	Re: Kamel's CFL Guide hydrofarm makes a few higher wattages, not sure about 130 exactly, but the 200 i have was 100 bucks.

#657 (permalink) 06-24-2009, 05:02 AM
Buddha27 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Kamel's CFL Guide I am building a room that is 4' long 3(1/2)' wide and 8' high. I was thinking of making two grow areas, Veg room 3' high, and flowering 5' high, all dimensions the same. Was thinking for three plants in each room I would need 8 42w cfls to give just a little over 100wtts for each plant. Does this sound reasonable? I will be doing hydro grow. Hoping to get a decent yield.

#658 (permalink) 06-29-2009, 12:08 AM
SanFermin I Know Science Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Deep South Posts: 112	Re: Kamel's CFL Guide My first grow I used cfl. However, my only grow died to shock Next time i will reference this shit for sure to get optimum production!

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#659 (permalink) 06-30-2009, 08:16 PM
SKS Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 586	Re: Kamel's CFL Guide okay i didn't read through all 11 pages so excuse me if this question has already been addressed. am i correct in saying with CFL's you give them 24/7 light throughout the entire grow? as opposed to 18/6 veg and 12/12 flowering with other bulbs?

#660 (permalink) 07-01-2009, 02:45 AM
LandOLakes Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 98	Re: Kamel's CFL Guide thanks for the informative post. i just started my first grow 2 plants with 2 15w bulbs. i guess i need to go get new bulbs tomorrow.