whats the difference

[stickyinsalem]

Hey...just got back from the lowes and i was wondering about something....what is the difference between a CFL soft white and a CFL cool white light bulb???? just bought some soft white cfl.s and i am thinking that i might have messed up and got the wrong light...please tell me if this is going to make a big difference

[Garden Knowm]

Hi STICKY..

Check out the:
1. lumens
2. temperature

There should be numbers (on the packaging) that represent both of these characteristics of light. Post your findings and let the analysis begin..

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[Pothead4204life]

ideally...you want "cool" 5000k or higher for veg and "warm" 3000k or below for flowering...

[stickyinsalem]

ok...im getting about 1600 per light....6 lights...i have a digital temp gauge and it gets about 84 at highest
should i just go out and buy another 30 in lights??? and get the cool white...