SuperHI TnT
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im using fourescents how many watts do i need
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Sublime757
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fluorescents are good for veg. probably at least 40 watts per plants
Sublime757
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if you must do a fluoro grow, use compact fluorescents
SuperHI TnT
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ya thats what i wanted to use
Sublime757
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i use as many as you can. i think the biggest you can buy at wal-mart or home depot is 42w or 45w bulbs. however, most hydro stores have 125w lights and ballasts systems
SuperHI TnT
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i dont want and cant afford a ballast i just what to use small compact bulbs but how many bulb and wat wattage will i need to bloom
SuperHI TnT
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how many bulbs do i need for about 6 small plants
Sublime757
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youll need at least one per plant, but the yiels will be small and the buds really loose. the money youre gonna spend on plugs and bulbs and electricity consumption would proably be more than just buying one 250w hps
Sublime757
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Garden Knowm
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Hi Super,
You will want to purchase as may CFLs as you can.. The 42 watt/150watt (2600-2700 lumens) bulbs at Home Depot and Wall MArt work great ($5-$10).
If you Flower your plant when it is 6-10 inches, with 4-6 nodes, and surround your plant with 2 - 8 bulbs, keeping the bulbs less than 1 inch from your foliage, you will have a wonderful yield..
probably 1-3 ounces depending on your strain.
NOW... this will only come true if you use proper watering technique..
and NOW you KNOWM
You will want to purchase as may CFLs as you can.. The 42 watt/150watt (2600-2700 lumens) bulbs at Home Depot and Wall MArt work great ($5-$10).
If you Flower your plant when it is 6-10 inches, with 4-6 nodes, and surround your plant with 2 - 8 bulbs, keeping the bulbs less than 1 inch from your foliage, you will have a wonderful yield..
probably 1-3 ounces depending on your strain.
NOW... this will only come true if you use proper watering technique..
and NOW you KNOWM
Sublime757
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HPS is the bes t light to flower with. during flowering plants require red light for bud production. MH are high in blue which is necessary for veg
AssGasOrGrass
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i heard of some guy, i think crickit, that went to ww.craigslist.com and got a 1000W hps for $200, but i think it varies from city to city as it is a local thing
Garden Knowm
The Love Doctor
OLD SCHOOL.. you can continue with the CFL's.. but you should add several more if you can.. and keep them very close to your foliage.. less than 1 inch...
LIKE SUBLIIME said, HPS bulbs are GREAT.. but they do come with other added headaches and may not be suitable for ALL first time growers..
cheers
LIKE SUBLIIME said, HPS bulbs are GREAT.. but they do come with other added headaches and may not be suitable for ALL first time growers..
cheers
jacgrass420
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id be ok with a couple 2 foot floros and a couple compact ones too rite...this is only my second grow. and the first one was pretty bad...i didnt even get a gram out of it....
Garden Knowm
The Love Doctor
CFLs rock da house.. when used properly...
BoxyBrownA#1DukeOfNY
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5x45 watt CFL; Snake head lamps keeps the bulbs nice and close, 3 ladies
jacgrass420
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so use 5-45 watters and use desk lamps?...or could i use those silver shop clip light with the cone taken off and some bulb splitters like this?, well this upload shit is fuckin gay i had to resize the fuckin thing about 20 times then when it finally fit it was about 100 gb too big..., but i think you guys kno what i meant.