I went to the hardware store today and got a couple clamp lamps for my CFLS along with splitters. There are 4x13w 'Natural Daylight' (5000K) bulbs on one plant , but my question is whether or not they are too far from my plant? Sent from my iPhone using Grasscity Forum
Hows this? I ditched the reflectors so i could have the lights closer together since they werent allowing all the lights to be directly overhead. Sent from my iPhone using Grasscity Forum
These bulbs are relatively low power. So ya you want them as close as you can without the leaves touching.
Long as the bulb is not burning your hand it will be okay for the plant.. do a little heat test, but yeah that's way better now
Wouldnt it be 240w total? Isnt that more than the rule of thumb for one plant? Sent from my iPhone using Grasscity Forum
Yes that's perfect! Mine are even closer hha. And don't go by the "equivalent wattage". My cfl's are 150 watt equivelent but only 43 true watts Sent from my iPhone using Grasscity Forum
240watts lmao bro I told ya before the equivalent is a useless rating when growing. You only want to know the wattage the bulb consumes.
The more the better..but you got it now.. I used daylight for veg and later warm white during flower..BUT,,CFLs still are a weak choice.. Watch for open box 300w "full spectrum" LEDs at Amazon..(like maybe about 125w actual)..I got a 300w dimmable open box for about $45 (missing power cord, and I had a bunch in my home).. I collect LEDs..Now have 5 in my lil collection with one on eht way..LMAO Also there are a bunch of no name ones on Ebay..cheap as hell!!
All i have other than these CFLs is my 150w HPS which ive been convinced is useless during veg so im looking into other options for veg lighting without having to go and buy a whole new lamp and let the one i bought forever be wasted money haha EDIT: I actually have one single 23w cfl but i believe its warm and not bright. Swap? No swap? Sent from my iPhone using Grasscity Forum
Just take a look at my post about getting my lamp lol im afraid to use the HPS because my temperatures arent really consistent right now. Having no AC really is a bitch and i cant afford to buy a portable. I really dont want another fan cause the one i have running is loud enough as it is Sent from my iPhone using Grasscity Forum