New, Help with Light selections

[Classicalboy57]

Hey all, trying to get nice results on a budget, first timers. Been reading alot and have seen tons of different types of lights. My friend has a large space and will be doing quite a few 10+ I was wondering about those blue tipped grow lights at home depot there only 180watt bulbs, could a few of those be used? Or does it not work that way?

[GRB.4.Life]

You can try them...If it projects the blue spectrum of light it should be good. But 180watts on 10+ plants wont work...Buy like 4 of the blue tipped ones and then get 4 of the full spectrum compact spiral fluros. Ya might have to get more fixtures obviously..Now if you want to spend a little more money, go buy some good HPS lights. Mixing lights is ok too..In some cases its pointless, but it doesnt hurt.. :cool:

[Classicalboy57]

Ah cool, yeah i was wondering about mixing lights too. Maybe these would be better for starting with the sproutings. Maybe I'll get a couple of these 180watts for the sides and a 400+watt for the middle, Anyones seen something good on ebay from a reliable seller? I saw a 1000watt setup for like 120