I don't think I quite have the credentials or experience to really roll with you illustrious champions. That being said, the only CFLs in my house have lampshades around them. This is from my current (1st) grow, a 400W HPS ScrOG. The subject in question is a Greenhouse Seed Co. Great White Shark.
Day 25 of flower:
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Like the rest of you, when I decided on an indoor grow, I did my research. The research told me that my time, effort, and electricity are all far too valuable to go any way but HID.
S-Town