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TokinBaby
02-01-2007, 03:36 AM
I have a quick question...i have a choice of getting either

A. (1)-105watt 6000k = 6900 lumens
or
B. (4)-23watt 6000k = 6400 lumens
(1)-9watt 6000k = 520 lumens
= 101 watts = 6920 lumens

Which one would you choose? Thanks!

invision
02-01-2007, 03:40 AM
well with more light you get more of a even band of it over the plants vs. a single light.

however the single light has a better penetration to the canopy then the other CFl's

if it where me i just get 4-42watt CFLs at walmart and use them instead :)

Garden Knowm
02-01-2007, 07:28 AM
if it where me i just get 4-42watt CFLs at walmart and use them instead :)

me too...



---- I would get the most powerful BULB ... choice A i believe

justaseed
02-01-2007, 11:39 PM
yeah, i never messed with anything smaller than 42's, the prices are not much different compared to the smaller ones anyway

stinkyattic
02-01-2007, 11:44 PM
Multiple points of light is really important with flouros because of the penetration... obviously more points of light AND more watts is SUPER.