i scored some 50wt 4050 lumens hps outdoor security lights at home depot for 10.00$ apiece ...the replacement bulbs are 27.00$ ! read all you can in these forums. and be on the lookout for bargains . i would rather have a bunch of 50 watters than one 400 watt. just my super nub opinion
harrybuzz Reviewed by harrybuzz on . El Cheapo Guide to Lighting A guide to cheap lighting for the broke newbie stoner Fluorescent Bulbs Fluorescent tubes have good efficiency and put out very little heat, but they usually aren't intense enough to produce a lot of buds. Still, for the vegetation stage of growing, they're great. All types of fluorescent bulbs usually have several numbers written on them that you should pay attention to. One is the watts. This determines how much energy a bulb uses, and also how much light it gives off. The Rating: 5