Change the color of a CFL...???

[igot4cheep]

Hi,

I have a weird question. Since there is a certain blue light Metal Halide bulbs give off plants need for there Growing/Vegetative period. Is there a way to alter/cover the bulb of a CFL to change the color of the light? Maybe a covering or something will work on the light. Some guy on another web site told me to spray pant the bulb. I thought that was crazy and totally not safe. Any one got any ideas?:rastasmoke:

igot4cheep Reviewed by igot4cheep on 08-07-2007. Change the color of a CFL...??? Hi, I have a weird question. Since there is a certain blue light Metal Halide bulbs give off plants need for there Growing/Vegetative period. Is there a way to alter/cover the bulb of a CFL to change the color of the light? Maybe a covering or something will work on the light. Some guy on another web site told me to spray pant the bulb. I thought that was crazy and totally not safe. Any one got any ideas?:rastasmoke: Rating: 5

[PharmaCan]

CFLs are available in the color spectrums you want. Why would you want to make it more complicated than that?

PC :jointsmile:

[igot4cheep]

I know they come in different color spectrums. I just was wondering. My friends a I where talking about it. Just an idea we where kicking around. In the long run I am going to buy some Cool and Warm CFLâ??s

But is it possible to doâ?¦???

[elway07]

I have never heard of such a thing. Honestly, I wouldn't even waist my time with that. Buy them in the spectrum you want for whatever stage your plant's life is in. I really do not think that your "paint" idea would come close to working. There is more to the science of lumens, kelvins etc that help a plant to grow. Paint will probably just cover and cut off what your plant really needs anyway.
good luck
E

[igot4cheep]

That's what I thought. I am going to stick with my 4 CFL's for now and later I will move up to a T5 or a 400w HPS system.

Thanks Everyoneâ?¦

[Completely Stoned]

Plant's PhotoPeriods are NOT interrupted by a green covered light bulb. Yes, it alters plant growth.