The T-5 4 bulb fixture cost more ,bulbs cost more and are hard to find or order from E-bay . T-8's and 12's are common and cost less and like Toka said the T-8 put's out as much. I think the T-5 might make more heat. Not sure . The 4 bulb set up will vegg a 4x4 area nicely. You will hardly notice the 4 bulb set up in your bill. 28 - 32 watts a bulb .
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TripleMindedGee5150
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So here's a general disscusion about T5 and T8 . Take it with a grain of salt. This is not including ballast and such.
http://www.hoveyelectric.com/hovey-electric-power-blog/bid/83731/T5-vs-T8-How-Do-You-Know-If-You-Really-Need-T5-Lighting
http://ezinearticles.com/?T5-Vs-T8---The-Best-Grow-Light-for-Indoor-Gardening&id=6280515
http://www.hoveyelectric.com/hovey-electric-power-blog/bid/83731/T5-vs-T8-How-Do-You-Know-If-You-Really-Need-T5-Lighting
http://ezinearticles.com/?T5-Vs-T8---The-Best-Grow-Light-for-Indoor-Gardening&id=6280515
burner89
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So we had to do the opposite and finish inside. This was a one time deal and done on the cheap. So the plants vegged outside for 2 months and then came in and flowered for 9-10wks. The first pic will be 7 wks after they came in and the second pic is the first day they came in. There were all kinds of mistakes made with this grow but we still got some decent smoke lol, We are gonna use this setup to get a head start next year.
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TripleMindedGee5150
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I'm doing 2 indoor this winter. Then with the equipment veg fat then outdoor them nice. I love growing. Makes me a good community going peoples . CTFU . And I mean it
TripleMindedGee5150
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It works. I think growing outdoors is the main staple. Now that's just my own theory