Quick Lighting Question

[m0da420]

just wondering how to determine what lights to use in a flowering room depending on its size just give me a ratio to go by.

 

[stumps]

Color Temperature (CT) - Color temperature, which is measured in Kelvin, indicates whether a lamp has a warm, midrange or cool colorappearance. "Warm" light sources have a low color temperature (2000-3000K) and feature more light in the red/orange/yellow range. Light with a higher color temperature (>5000K) features more blue light and is referred to as "cool."

 

[m0da420]

i guess what i was trying to say is whats a quick wayto determine wattage to plants

 

[frmrboi]

i guess what i was trying to say is whats a quick wayto determine wattage to plants

50-75 watts/sq foot is a good ball park figure.

 

[stumps]

50-75 watts/sq foot is a good ball park figure.

yep thats what I've read..

 

[darkdestruction420]

um guys....it depends on what kind of light he's using. 50 watt of cfl a foot wont cut it imo.....10,000 lumens per sq ft is what i shoot for. a 42 watt cfl puts out about 2800 lumens

 

[stumps]

um guys....it depends on what kind of light he's using. 50 watt of cfl a foot wont cut it imo.....10,000 lumens per sq ft is what i shoot for. a 42 watt cfl puts out about 2800 lumens

lol, well said. 50-75w of light is for mh or hps I think.