How Many Lumens Would I Have?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by bfeeney1, Aug 24, 2015.

  1. I have a box for vegging my plants and I'm always looking into better lighting. I was wondering, if I get two 1600 lumen CFL bulbs would I have 3200 lumens or would the number be closer to 1600? I'm trying to decide on two 1600 lumen bulbs or one 2800 lumen bulb.
    Thanks

     
  2. no one knows?
     
  3. For CFL , don't know about it . For LED , would like to know how many lumens are great for plants growing ?
     
  4. 2 of the 2800's
    And some kind of reflectors too..
     
  5. #5 jay719, Oct 6, 2015
    Last edited by a moderator: Oct 6, 2015
    You would have 1600 lumens spread across a larger area. With CFL I would use as many bulbs as possible so the light is distributed to all areas of the plant.
     

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