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[krazyWIS420]

i was going to buy some lights today at walmart lol but the only one that i could find was a 24 inch flou light that was i think it was 60-70 watts, is that way to low or what? the light said that it was for plants but i am wondering if its way to low in watts or what?:wtf:

krazyWIS420 Reviewed by krazyWIS420 on 06-29-2007. lights i was going to buy some lights today at walmart lol but the only one that i could find was a 24 inch flou light that was i think it was 60-70 watts, is that way to low or what? the light said that it was for plants but i am wondering if its way to low in watts or what?:wtf: Rating: 5

[.:Karma:. o.O]

yes just buy a cuple of the swirly bulbs for a normal light socket buy 100 watt or the bigger ones they carry them at walmart...and buy a light fixture...like a 4 bulb...or like the things on ur fans at home ,they are like real cheap...im running like 13 100 watt bulbs but im goin to cut it down to 9...

[krazyWIS420]

so that long flou is no good or what?

[Ace977]

i have almost the same thing and ive been told that it will work for seedlings but once the plants start getting bigger your gonna need more lights. btw how many plants are you growing?

[krazyWIS420]

probably 3 or 4 but i want the right lights you know?

[krazyWIS420]

the swirly 100 watts or higher is that too srtong for seedlings and everything?

[Ace977]

well i read somewhere that you could easily grow one plant with 2 40watt CFLs. im not very experienced but from what ive learned on this site i think you would be able to grow 3 plants with 5 40watt CFLs but the more light you have the bigger your yeild will be.

but as for the right lights you should be fine with CFLs you just need to decide how many or how much money you want to spend:jointsmile:

[Ace977]

the swirly 100 watts or higher is that too srtong for seedlings and everything?

they dont need that much (i grow my seedlings under a 60watt CFL) but its not gonna hurt them either

[krazyWIS420]

yeah i was thinking and i think that i am going to but 4 of the swirly lights think thats good? probably 100 watts or so?

[.:Karma:. o.O]

ok i have 2 plants a about 8 cfls and can put the others back in when ever i get a new timer...but yes dont get crappy lighting it will be very small yeild and will be a waste of time...just trust me and get about 8 to 12 cfls for 3 to 4 plants...youll have better results... unless you want to buy mh or hps lights more money but soo much better...heres a link,...search the site for other lights like 400 watt hps id recommend a 250 watt tho less heat and what ever...but i think you have to have a special ballast for it....

100 Watt HPS