Getting DAYLIGHT bulbs is rather easy ... Locally. They are at Home Depot , Walmart and Big Lots.
With a little snooping around i found 150w Equiv bulbs ( 42w draw ) 6400k for like 8 bucks.
Typical details : on box
This single pack compact fluorescent bulb replaces a 150 watt incandescent bulb while using only 42 watts. This CFL uses up to 79% less energy and lasts up to 8 times longer than standard incandescent bulbs.
- Color temperature: 6500K
- Life: 7.3 years/8,000 hours
- Base: medium
- Energy used: 40 watts
- Lumens: 2800
- Saves $139 in energy costs
- Energy efficient
- RoHS Compliant
- Non-dimmable
Most growers shine off CFL growing , i still do it for shits and giggles and like the no fuss aspect of it. I am jumping on the COB DIY train also , but still like growing this way.
This is an Auto Bubblegum ( straight CFL ) growing Hempy Bucket style.
Day 53 - it will work just fine if you just stick with the basics .
I built a CFL HOOD and use supplemental lighting.
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Looks good to me