CFL Grow what type of lights should I get for flwering?

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DLB420

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Currently I have 1 plant on 18/6 but im about to flower her (hopefully a girl) I have 1 42 watt 6700k and 2 23 watt "bright white" lights whatever that is. I was wondering If i need to change out the lights for flowering If so what do I need to get? please help me i'm a complete noob thanks:joint:
peace DLB
 
Ballard

Ballard

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2700k cfl's for flowering, you can get them anywhere, If you're in the UK then B&Q if you're in the USA then wallmart will probably have them, or home dep! but they really should be 2700k, or if you want bigger buds, go to a grow shop and buy a big MO fucker cfl (150>300 W) hope that helps!
 
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DLB420

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Ballard said:
2700k cfl's for flowering, you can get them anywhere, If you're in the UK then B&Q if you're in the USA then wallmart will probably have them, or home dep! but they really should be 2700k, or if you want bigger buds, go to a grow shop and buy a big MO fucker cfl (150>300 W) hope that helps!
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Thanks I asked because I know you need HPS's for flowering if you dont use cfl so I was wondering if thier were certain cfls that are on the red spectrum of light....thanks bro
 
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And I'll start posting pictures of the grow once I get my camera workiing :) i need some tips cause I just topped it like 5 days before flowering which was retarted since your supposed to wait 2 weeks but I want the bud so i dont really care
 
LadyKimi

LadyKimi

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If your in the US Walmart has the "Warm White" 23 watt CFLs on sale for .98 a bulb, they are the 2700k...

Good Luck!

~Lady
 
Caregivin

Caregivin

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Nothing kicks balls like hps! A small 400 watt set up isnt bad price wise. It depends on how serious you are in investing in you grow. Spending a ton of cash doesnt always produce huge yields, a 250w is fine for a personal stash set up, and around 120$.
 
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DLB420

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Caregivin said:
Nothing kicks balls like hps! A small 400 watt set up isnt bad price wise. It depends on how serious you are in investing in you grow. Spending a ton of cash doesnt always produce huge yields, a 250w is fine for a personal stash set up, and around 120$.
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Personally I would rather just use a shitty set up for my first time and see how it goes and then maybe invest in a HPS, and Lady im in the US but their is not a wal mart with in 50 miles of my house. So i just have to go to home depot or lowes but thanks for the replies
 
sickstoner

sickstoner

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go on ebay 400 watt hps with ballast and reflector for like 120 thats not bad at all youll make that back the first yield
 
newbieharvester

newbieharvester

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My future will be a mix between HPS (low wattage), and some LED´s (both blue and red, and maybe one of those mixed. Was thinking of 2-4blue, 1-2 red and one mixed, and I´m talking about panels, not 1w single led bulbs :D)) This in the future, at the moment CFL´s , 6500k for veg (5x23W, 2x20w, and works well enough, but small plants however), and similar to flowering when the time is right. But this is a try and fail experiment :) I supply pure sun for 3-6 hrs a day, depending on the day (heat, clouds etc etc)

And for all that now will try to have my head for the LEDs, I´ve read so much....., and seems to be the best combo, HPS and "pure color" leds. This obviously since induction lamps cost to much....

Heres a link for more info on lights, simple and easy...... http://www.4hydroponics.com/lighting/lightingBulbs.asp
 
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DLB420

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newbieharvester said:
My future will be a mix between HPS (low wattage), and some LED´s (both blue and red, and maybe one of those mixed. Was thinking of 2-4blue, 1-2 red and one mixed, and I´m talking about panels, not 1w single led bulbs :D)) This in the future, at the moment CFL´s , 6500k for veg (5x23W, 2x20w, and works well enough, but small plants however), and similar to flowering when the time is right. But this is a try and fail experiment :) I supply pure sun for 3-6 hrs a day, depending on the day (heat, clouds etc etc)

And for all that now will try to have my head for the LEDs, I´ve read so much....., and seems to be the best combo, HPS and "pure color" leds. This obviously since induction lamps cost to much....

Heres a link for more info on lights, simple and easy...... http://www.4hydroponics.com/lighting/lightingBulbs.asp
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Thats gonna be a sick set up I'll have to see that, and thanks for the link I'll read it when im not so high
 
newbieharvester

newbieharvester

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Not sick, but I calculated a bit, and I believe that 2-3 40-50WwLED panels put on the sides in a triangle surrounding 3-5 plants, and a 150-200W HPS hanging over will work miracles. More or less same setup with red LED in flowering period, but reduced LED since HPS covers well enough. But if someone knows otherwise I will be happy to listen, but bear in mind that I grow for myself, have a lot of time doing so, and want quality, not quantity (even though both would be great ;) ).

And I will most of the time also put them out 3-6hrs a day.

My calculation is also based on monthly cost, initial and overall gain :)

PS!
I´m going to build the LEDs myself, at least trying to do so :D
 
Anonymouse

Anonymouse

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If you want good strong buds, use HPS or a Hortilux style bulb. If you can afford a bag of weed, you can afford a good light. For me, the light is the single most important part.
 
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DLB420

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newbieharvester said:
Not sick, but I calculated a bit, and I believe that 2-3 40-50WwLED panels put on the sides in a triangle surrounding 3-5 plants, and a 150-200W HPS hanging over will work miracles. More or less same setup with red LED in flowering period, but reduced LED since HPS covers well enough. But if someone knows otherwise I will be happy to listen, but bear in mind that I grow for myself, have a lot of time doing so, and want quality, not quantity (even though both would be great ;) ).

And I will most of the time also put them out 3-6hrs a day.

My calculation is also based on monthly cost, initial and overall gain :)

PS!
I´m going to build the LEDs myself, at least trying to do so :D
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When you get tha set up post thelink here i wanna see that one.
 
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