T4 Fluorescents

I'v just been having a clear out and I have 4 x 2' 20w 3200k T4 fluorescent strip lights, will these be any good for the veg stage in stead of using the HPS? I know more light is better so having them on as well would be better, I presume, but will they make much difference and can I use them on there own for the veg stage?

 

any idea's

 

Thanks for the reply chunkdaddyo, will the lights be powerful enough if I get the new bulbs? I have a 600w HPS that I was going to use through out the grow, if I get 4 tubes for the T4's will this be enough light/power for the full veggie stage?

Many thanks

Flying Badger

 

Hi Ledman

Thanks for the reply, not sure if they are daylight, the light they give off is whitey/yellow, not sure what colour spectrum that is though!!!

I am going to have a look for some new bulbs now, cost etc. I have thought about some CFL's but having just spent £60 on a HPS, £120 on my fans and carbon filters, £35 on building my grow room, £40 on my pH tester, humidity dial etc. and probably another £70/90 to spend on nutes, pots, soil etc. I don't think i'm gonna have the cash to buy even more lights!!!

Times are hard man!!! lol

Anyways so long as these T4's will do with new bulbs i'll see how they go.

 

Right guys I have had a look for T4 bulbs at 6500k and can't seem to find that many, well I'v found one site that I think sells them, could some one have a look and advise if these are correct or advise of any companies they know that do 2' T4 6500k tubes?

Full Spectrum Light Bulbs, Full Spectrum Fluorescent Tubes, Activa 172 6500K tubes @ GB Bulbs

It says there are a G13 base, how do I find out what base I have??

many thanks for the replies so far GC people

Flying Badger