First time growing/lights?

[PopsSoCal]

I have started growing a couple of plants now they r about 12" on 2 of them and 1 is about 13-14" I am using a shop florescence 2x 48w 4' @6500k. Now I was told that I need more light and to switch to CFL's if I want to get more out of my crop. Now I have been looking into either 85w or 125w cfl, but I am kinda confused I want to have a 6 plant growing system that is low in cost/maintenance using an ebb and flow system, Now when I look at the CFL's I would like to have it running at 120v which socket should I have ?, which cfl should I use? how many do I need for 6 plants and what r the specifics on the bulb/CFL and where to get them at ?
Thx
Pops

 

[dr.greenthumb85]

the easiest way of getting alot of cfl power is to use those200w eviro lights if you have a good reflective area around your plants adding two of those along with the shop lights.

 

[gethigheveryday]

for 6 plants i would use a blue 250w envirolite or similar, for veg then add another 250w red later on in flowering, so total 500watts

 

[FilthyFletch]

Its cheaper to geta 400 watt digital switchable HID setup as you need about 6 cfls per plant and then fixtures and cords so $40 per plant of cfls 6 times $40 is $240 then all your cords and sockets so you at almost $300 and a new digitla 400 can be gotten for $99 and a $30 reflector so under $160 with a bulb for a great setup

 

[PopsSoCal]

the easiest way of getting alot of cfl power is to use those200w eviro lights if you have a good reflective area around your plants adding two of those along with the shop lights.

That sounds Kewal on that light where can I get one? I did a google search and all I get is places in Eroupe does Home Depot have it? complete set up? I am also looking at the electrical cost and try to keep that down also

 

[dr.greenthumb85]

ebay has some bulk hydro stores on it. try them you can get a 600w for about 200.