please help me figure out why my cfls are so hot.

[darkdestruction]

why are my cfl lights putting out so much heat? 2 are 26 watt general electric general purpose energy smart bulbs that puts out 1750 lumens a piece and i have a 30 watt sylvania soft white mini 100+ which puts out 2000 lumens. I thought flourescents were supposed to be very cool compared to hps/mh and it was safe to have your plants 1-2cm away from the light. also what are led lights?

[justanotherbozo]

why are my cfl lights putting out so much heat? 2 are 26 watt general electric general purpose energy smart bulbs that puts out 1750 lumens a piece and i have a 30 watt sylvania soft white mini 100+ which puts out 2000 lumens. I thought flourescents were supposed to be very cool compared to hps/mh and it was safe to have your plants 1-2cm away from the light. also what are led lights?

hi guy, the answer to your question is here, where you asked it the first time


http://boards.cannabis.com/indoor-lighting/164411-cheap-cfls.html#post1931882