CFL Grow Setup Question

[Binzhoubum]

Hey all! :smokin:

I am getting ready to build a new setup, and I was wondering how many good sized plants I could grow with the lighting...what do you think?

I want to build the box as big as I can while not losing any of the light power. I guess I just want to know what you think a reasonable size enclosed, ventilated box should be with the following lights:

9-55w CFL's

6-18w FL tubes on the sides. 3 on each side.

Thanks! :stoned:

[Binzhoubum]

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[Binzhoubum]

I am thinking about trying to grow four good sized plants with this setup...any thoughts?

[oldsanclem]

55 watt florsent is about 48-60 inches long
now the cpf are 55 watt replacemen incan, or 13 watts flor. so you should need about 3-6 per sq ft.
I would go with the full service , full service 40 watt bulbs....NOTE full service mag ballast not wattsavors.
Look at my gallery for some 4 ft plants from full service ballast and full service bulbs.
It will be much cheaper over a year grow time. PLUS you will need to replace the cps every 3 months, to maximize the output of the bulbs.

[Binzhoubum]

55 watt florsent is about 48-60 inches long
now the cpf are 55 watt replacemen incan, or 13 watts flor. so you should need about 3-6 per sq ft.
I would go with the full service , full service 40 watt bulbs....NOTE full service mag ballast not wattsavors.
Look at my gallery for some 4 ft plants from full service ballast and full service bulbs.
It will be much cheaper over a year grow time. PLUS you will need to replace the cps every 3 months, to maximize the output of the bulbs.

I'll check it out. Thanks! :smokin: