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Hi, I am looking into buying a complete indoor growing setup...
200w cfc
reflector
timer
fan
tent 60x60x120
I would like to know if the bulb would be adequate for veg and flower.
How many plants can i successfully grow with this size grow space and lamp?
How much of an issue will smell be?
TIA
MF
did you mean 200 watt CFL?IMHO the stuff in ur list is worth about $50.00 used and is not a"complete indoor grow setup"
i'd be looking into T5 lights or those large self ballasted cfl bulbs that like you say can get upwards of 250 watts. They will have less heat which will make your life easier.
I meant 200w cfl, where do you buy your equipment because I haven't seeQuote:
Originally Posted by seventhchild
n a light unit for under $50 let alone a set. Can you tell me what is missing from this 'complete set'
A 200w CFL is not capable of producing the amount on light you need for a 25 square foot area.
Based on recommended lighting needs you should be close to 50,000 lumens for aa area that big during veg and close to 75,000 lumens for flowering. And, thats light spread evenly around the area so that all the undergrowth on your plants gets plenty of light penetration.
you need
2000 lumens per sq foot for veg with a color temp of 6500k
3000 lumens per sq foot for flower with a color temp of 2700k
I have four 4' T8 bulbs, in a 5 sq foot area, that stay just a couple inches away from the tips of my four plants and I hafta clip a few fan leaves just to let the undergrowth get good lights.
You can make a set up like this one. You can get all of it at wally and each light with the bulbs are only around 13 bucks. I grew out 4 plants with this set up [279 watts] and got a good yield, just takes a bit longer to finish. But grow out premo buds:thumbsup:. The log is in my Sig so if ya want a better view you can check it them out better there. I used 2 small ones, which fit 4 bulbs by connecting 3 y splitters. I also used a big one, which i wouldn't advise because you cant get the top off so you cant fit the splitters in to fit all four bulbs in. It was my first indoor grow and they worked great IMO. I got what i expected out of the grow.
Good luck:rasta: