when should i start using my lights, i think i am gonna start out with 3 fluros 150W each, and then later a 400 hps, how many computer fans do you think i should use, 1 or 2?
thats a 33w floro not 150w. get the other 1 u posted a pic of, the 40 something watt 1 thats = 2 a 175 incandesant.
have a look at the bits iv marked. thats wot u need to look at when ur buyin cf's and this 1 is less than 2000 lumens. ive got some 23w cf's that r 2300 lumen. just normal house type things. any chance of a pic of the other cf's wher i can read wot it says?
here it is, and the specs, i think i am going to buy these. Features & Specifications: Energy Saving: 44 watt bulb provides 175 watts (2640 lumens) of light output. Longer-lasting: 10,000 hours of life! Measures 7.5 inches high and 2.5 inches wide. Color temperature: 2700k Warm White Instant on, flicker free performance. Includes Harp Extenders. Energy-Star Compliant Premium TriPhosphor provides high lumen output and excellent lumen maintenance. End of life protection on all ballasts World class components, guaranteed superior ballast performance UL Listed. Non-dimmable. Cannot be used with dimmers. 69544
this question isnt for me but a freind, lets say he wants 1 plant, in a box that we are going to make, how many watts/lumens should he have, and remember the space is limited, how close can fluorescents be to the plant?
well cf do get hot so u have to watch how close u put them to the plant. If you place the back of your hand where the plant is and its too hot for u then its too hot for the plant also.Id say 2-3 of thoes 40 watt ones should grow you some recepctable bud, but the more the better. if you are worried ablout space go with some 2ft tubular ones. I grew with thoes and you cant litterally put them right on top of the plant without it burning up.