Help buying a grow light plz

[mugen]

I have am planning on growing 2-3 plants and am looking to buy a grow light for $85 or less. I am thinkign about making a grow box out of a old dell computer I have so I am trying to find something small. Anyways would you have any lights you would recommend for me?

Would this be a good light?
http://cgi.ebay.com/GROW-LIGHT-FLUOREX-HYDROPONIC-400-600-1000-WATT-MH-HPS_W0QQitemZ260076282543QQihZ016QQcategoryZ42225Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks for all your help.

[stinkyattic]

Mugen... memory? The raven? Good username and welcome.

I would recommend just going with the basics, good cool white CFLs for overhead lights and maybe if you can fit them in, some little aquarium-sized tube flouros for the sides.

And since you are growing in an old computer rather than a closet or whatnot I suspect you live with parents or roommates and thus feel compelled to remind you that the other inhabitants of your house should be aware of your grow. Just a courtesy... :D

[stinkyattic]

Mugen... memory? The Viking raven? Good username and welcome.

I would recommend just going with the basics, good cool white CFLs for overhead lights and maybe if you can fit them in, some little aquarium-sized tube flouros for the sides.

And since you are growing in an old computer rather than a closet or whatnot I suspect you live with parents or roommates and thus feel compelled to remind you that the other inhabitants of your house should be aware of your grow. Just a courtesy... :D

[PaBudsX420X]

Yo man, let me tell ya first i am no pro but ill tell ya as much as i know. im not saying those lights are bad but i think personally i would go with Compact Flourecents Lights. this is what i use. they are cheap and very energy efficient, also have a good watt to lumen ratio. i think that light is a type of cfl but you can get different ones at like walmart or home depot for like 8 bucks a pair. if your tryin to save loot i think this will be your cheapest and most efficent lighting. again im no pro just my opinion but i hope it helps ya out. Good luck. oh heres a pic of my baby at 9 weeks from seed under cfl's. i was using tube flourecents then switched and saw amazing results.
http://boards.cannabis.com/basic-growing/96397-any-northern-light-growers-out-there.html

[ValkyrieAg]

HTG supply.com has 400w hps's for ~125 shipped.

[Shovelhandle]

CFLs do not have a great watt/lumen ratio (60-65 LPW). But, they are compact, so you can a lot of the light onto the plant where on a 4' tube (85-95 LPW) it may be difficult to get most of the tube close to the plant. HPS are 90-120+ LPW.

Shov

[stinkyattic]

Hey did you guys see he is growing inside an old computer case?

HAHA 400w of MH in a computer! That would be a little hot! :D

[Land of Drought]

It just doenst sound right Computer case?. The really old fashioned stand up case's?....All i can picture is your standard tower lol,,,Lowryder or what.....
Id say a 250 would do you fine aldo in a space so small maybe the floros are the best bet......

Id like too see a picture of the Computer Case!!!1

Peace Out D

[Pasofol]

Hey did you guys see he is growing inside an old computer case?

HAHA 400w of MH in a computer! That would be a little hot! :D

Agreed I think most of the people are just use to pushing everything but cfl. I just replaced mine with a t5ho, it works better but I think its because of the reflectors mainly.

CFL would probably fit the best for the space. Short vegging period though.

[mugen]

Heres a link to what my old pc's case looks like (i would upload one but im on a 26.4kbps connection)
http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:DUDhKtJ84XXcYM:http://www.pcstats.com/articleimages/200407/dellDIM2400_pspcon.jpg


Id have to unscrew and tear everything out of the case though. Im thinking about buying a new case thats bigger like http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119094

Do you think I would be able to grow 3 plants (from seed to harvest) in this? Thanks.

PaBudsX420X your links dead :( and stinkyattic actually i got the name from samuri champloo on adult swim :P

[stinkyattic]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugin_and_Munin

lol I'm a spazz, got the ravens' names mixed up anyhow!

[PaBudsX420X]

Mugen, sorry bout that man. well if you go into the basic growing board look for the forum thats named, "Any Northern Light growers out there?" thats mine on the last page is my most recent pics