soccergal
08-26-2006, 01:41 AM
I found these links on Lowes website actually. It's not specifically for MJ obviously...but is exactly what is needed as far as lights when growing.
Gardening Under Lights (http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTo&p=LawnGarden/GardeningUnderLights.html&rn=RightNavFiles/rightNavHowTo)
Info on Flourescents
CFLs (http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTo&p=BuyGuide/LightBulbBG.html&rn=RightNavFiles/rightNavLightingElectrical#4)
Lighting fixture options. Depending on grow space there are different options available as to what fixtures you can use. A cheap option is overhead fan light kits. Such as
Light 1 - $10.92 (http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=96710-1811-LK758WW&lpage=none)
or
Light 2 - $22.97 (http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=95852-1811-LK99WW-B&lpage=none)
There is also the option of using workers lights. This is what I have found to be a very cheap alternative. And you can use them with or without the reflector. They simply twist off leaving you with a wired light socket. Now, I cannot find these on the Home Depot or Lowes website, however I assure you that both stores have them in abundance. They run as low as $5.00 and even the $5.00 ones are capable of handling 75Watts. Which considering you should be using CFL's is not a problem. They do however have them on this website
Lite 3 - Price varies (http://electrical.hardwarestore.com/12-35-clamp-lights.aspx)
I myself am a newbie so this is by no means a definitive guide. But it is a good starting point for other beginning CFL users like myself. I will post more information as I come across it. My next post will most likely be on intake and exhaust as well as carbon scrubbers.
Gardening Under Lights (http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTo&p=LawnGarden/GardeningUnderLights.html&rn=RightNavFiles/rightNavHowTo)
Info on Flourescents
CFLs (http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTo&p=BuyGuide/LightBulbBG.html&rn=RightNavFiles/rightNavLightingElectrical#4)
Lighting fixture options. Depending on grow space there are different options available as to what fixtures you can use. A cheap option is overhead fan light kits. Such as
Light 1 - $10.92 (http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=96710-1811-LK758WW&lpage=none)
or
Light 2 - $22.97 (http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=95852-1811-LK99WW-B&lpage=none)
There is also the option of using workers lights. This is what I have found to be a very cheap alternative. And you can use them with or without the reflector. They simply twist off leaving you with a wired light socket. Now, I cannot find these on the Home Depot or Lowes website, however I assure you that both stores have them in abundance. They run as low as $5.00 and even the $5.00 ones are capable of handling 75Watts. Which considering you should be using CFL's is not a problem. They do however have them on this website
Lite 3 - Price varies (http://electrical.hardwarestore.com/12-35-clamp-lights.aspx)
I myself am a newbie so this is by no means a definitive guide. But it is a good starting point for other beginning CFL users like myself. I will post more information as I come across it. My next post will most likely be on intake and exhaust as well as carbon scrubbers.