How much light?

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sutto

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Starting up a small setup, maybe a wardrobe or something? Just wondering how much Watts each light should be for each plant? Say, if i had 3 plants in same area would a 42w 6500k cfl be sufficient hanging above each plant? Is this enough light or is it more than I'll need?
 
TheDude0007

TheDude0007

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as much as possible without compromising heat, that is the honest simple answer. More is better but to hot is bad, so start with 2 X 42w 6500k cfls and temp meter and work it up from there. good luck.
 
Kolven

Kolven

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TheDude0007 said:
as much as possible without compromising heat, that is the honest simple answer. More is better but to hot is bad, so start with 2 X 42w 6500k cfls and temp meter and work it up from there. good luck.
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I agree. A 42 watt cfl would be good on top but adding side lighting will help with growth and bud development. The more the better as long as u can keep temps low. Also using white paint or mylar on the walls will help. Keep us updated on your grow sutto.

goodluck
 
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sutto

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Prob going to put 2 plants in wardrobe? Was going to line walls with Aluminium foil, 2 42w 6500k above and 1 28w 500k on each side. Is this alright? Will it get too hot as i have not looked into venting as yet? Also i have not purchased globes yet, will be ordering them tomorrow prob do any advice well help. thankyou
 
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MizzMellow

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my blue dream was growing OK with just the 68w top light had about 9 bud sites at a month old now its 2 weeks past when i put the lights around it now i have over 30 bud sites
 
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MizzMellow

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emergency blankets are better i got no reflection from and actually created VERY hott temps until i switched to the emergency blankets which are in a tiny package at walmart in camping section for 3 dollars a piece it took 2 to line my closet
 
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