Quote Originally Posted by bud luv
check this deal:
500W FLUOREX HIGH INTENSITY GROW LIGHT CFL HYDROPONIC - (eBay item 190179797982 end time Dec-05-07 11:27:26 PST)

not bad

It's not really any better than using other CFLs. Notice that the headline says "500w" but you look at the light itself and it's 65 (actual) watts, putting out 6850 lumens. It also isn't plug wired, meaning you've got to do a bit of electrical work. It will be harder to hang. It's going to end up costing you $30-$40 shipped. And I'm a little leery of the "6850 lumens"... very, very few CFLs exceed 80 lumens per watt. That's over 100...that's HPS efficiency.

Make it easier on yourself. You can go to Wal-Mart and get one of the 10" Clamp lights for $10, a Y-Adaptor for $1.50, and a 2 pack of Daylight (6500k) grow bulbs for $7.00. That's less than $20 for a good reflector light that puts out about 3500-4000 lumens. It's already got a plug. It's got a clamp, if you want to use that. You can switch out to warm white bulbs to flower if you want...a 4-pack of 23 watters from Wal-Mart is $7. Less cost, more versatility, easier to use. Just my .02