Lighting.

[Big Haze]

So basically im wanting to grow 4-5 plant's. Im gonna be usin my closet as a grow room. My Closet is 5 ft x 4ft x 5ft. Im a lil confused on what kinda lighting I should start off with?

[privatepile]

You can start with CFLs/Flouros.They are east to use for a 1st time.+they dont generate much heat.

You could also use envirolites they seem to be popular with 1st growers.

Search through the threads and you will find a bundle of info

[Big Haze]

As far as wattage goes, what would be ok...I was thinkin of usin a couple 400w cfl's

[FireTheft]

for that many plants in a space that big you'll be better off with one HPS lamp. you'll need a lot of CFLs for the grow you want. I don't think CFLs come in 500watt sizes....what you're thinking of probably is a 150watt CFL equivalent to 500watts of a normal lightbulb.
those 150watt CFLs are pretty expensive. by the time you get 2 or 3 of those you're already almost there to just getting a HPS lamp. Plus with just one lamp with a built in reflector hood it'll be much easier for you to manage the height and placement of the lamp. I just think for what you're looking for it'll be more cost effective not to mention you'll get a way better yield.

you can use a few small CFLs for seedlings though

[Big Haze]

How much would just one lamp with a built in reflector hood run in cost

[texas grass]

you have the room, just use a 600watt conversion ballast, or get the digi ballast both can use both mh and hps bulbs

[FireTheft]

How much would just one lamp with a built in reflector hood run in cost

anywhere from $150 to $300

just google bghydro and look at their site to get an idea


this 150watt CFL is 40bucks..... 150 Watt Compact Fluorscent (http://www.1000bulbs.com/150-Watt-Compact-Fluorscent/)

see what I mean? you get a bunch of those you might as well just spring for a HPS lamp

[Big Haze]

Ok, Well I searched on ebay. Would this Hps System be ok?
NEW 400 watt HPS Grow Light 400w Hydroponic Sodium Lamp - (eBay item 180163963051 end time Oct-07-07 19:00:00 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-400-watt-HPS-Grow-Light-400w-Hydroponic-Sodium-Lamp_W0QQitemZ180163963051QQihZ008QQcategoryZ42225 QQcmdZViewItem)

[Big Haze]

anyone...?

[eric.marsden]

what size of MH & HPS is good for growing & budding

[texas grass]

thats a very good price
but check out one of the digi ballast, their smaller, use both mh and hps bulbs, run cooler ect
was goin to give this link but didnt have the 400s up, only the 600 which i bought
eBay Store - growrite: Grow Bulbs, Complete Grow Light Kits, Compact Fluorescent Grow Kits (http://stores.ebay.com/growrite)
good prices to in my eyes and a good warranty too

[texas grass]

what size of MH & HPS is good for growing & budding

it really depends on the size of the room. a 600 is supposibly best lumen per watt light to buy
mh for grow
hps for flower/budding:stoned:

[Big Haze]

Im gonna look into that texas thank's. I get paid this weekend so I'll see what I have left.