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Africanherbsman
02-23-2009, 08:13 PM
Hey all,
I'll start by saying that im on an exceedingly low budget; Ive grown several times before, mostly outdoor, but ive also had a few CFL indoor ventures.
I don't mind if I have a relatively low yield, and I would like to know whether these lights would be suitable for growing:

Osram Halolux GLS Energy Saving BC 42w CFL - Screwfix.com, Where the Trade Buys (http://www.screwfix.com/prods/89300/Lighting-Lamps/Energy-Saving-Lamps/Bayonet-Clip-Lamps/Osram-Halolux-GLS-Energy-Saving-BC-42w-CFL)

I realise that the wattage and lumen output is relatively low, However in my last grow I successfully grew and flowered 2 plants under two 20w CFL's. My question is simply: Would these bulbs work?

Thanks in advance.
bigtopsfinn
02-23-2009, 08:21 PM
Yeah they will work, low K number means they are better for flowering, 6500K+ is better for veg... Maybe get some socket splitters, and you could double your light...
GoldenGraham84
02-24-2009, 01:08 AM
yeah, they'll work. but that fact is completely obsolete if you're trying for low-budget.

thats gotta be one of the worst deals i've ever seen. i have a CFL that uses 1/2 the wattage, and is nearly 3x as bright. i got a 2-pack for $8. this is seriously the best advice i can give: IF YOU'RE GOING LOW-BUDGET, SHOP AROUND TO SHOP SMART.

these are the bulbs i was referencing. i got them locally but the price is comparable. they're 5000k, good for clone and veg.

Fluorescent Grow Lights - - 26W CFL Spiral Energy Saving Light Bulb (http://www.hidhut.com/catalog/26w-cfl-spiral-energy-saving-light-bulb-5000k-vegetative-p-1409.html)
MonkeyBone
02-25-2009, 04:41 AM
Philips, 42w 6500k 15$ each, but you'll be rewarded at the end of your grow! (for veg)

Noma, 40w 2700k 11$ each, same as above! (for flower)

Take a look at my grow, I got 18 CFLs in there!!!


Edit, 26watters are cheaper and is more efficient than 40watters...
pPmicroDot
02-25-2009, 04:46 AM
Most cfls that are 40 watts or higher are 2700k.
Ones that are like 26 watts, Can be 2700k/5600k.

Go to a local electric appliance store, And talk to someone who knows what there doing.

If you have like 4 cfls, 5600k, It will be good for vegg.

And 4 2700k 40 watts of higher, For flowering.

Simple enough if you can go that.