CFL vs. HPS

[Zcomp]

I hear you opie. I have just come to the point where, If it wasn't a study on MJ, It isn't a study to me.
The uniqueness of each of the plants in the spectrum is what leads me to that conclusion. If I were to build this LED array, I would most certainly leave out green on one and not on another. Then I would have my answer. But thats not to say it would be anyone else's answer.
Opie, I hope when this is legal, we can get together and have us a few lab experiments. I do so enjoy an objective opinion for sciences sake.

Zcomp Reviewed by Zcomp on 02-18-2008. CFL vs. HPS I'm currently planning my grow, which will be in an attic. It's not my house so I can't exactly start drilling holes everywhere, but I think regardless it's a little drafty so it may ventilate itself! Haha. There is a window which I could use though. But my question is: CFL bulbs REALLY are attractive because of how low their watt usage is - but can you really go the whole grow with CFL bulbs? I would like some tips on this, as well as the pros and cons. If an HPS is just simply better, then Rating: 5

[Opie Yutts]

I have just come to the point where, If it wasn't a study on MJ, It isn't a study to me.

Especially since there haven't been a lot of studies on weed, that seems a little, uh what's the word, I don't know. It just seems like not the right way to learn about MJ physiology. Doesn't seem like you'll learn much that way. Oh well, different strokes and all.

Opie, I hope when this is legal, we can get together and have us a few lab experiments. I do so enjoy an objective opinion for sciences sake.

It is legal. I've got the card. Want to start next week?

[Zcomp]

Now your just making me jealous. Rub it all in my face and sh!t. LOL. I really would begin next week were I living in one of the good states.
Your shoulders must be very relaxed now with that paranoid weight off of it. I'm getting giddy just thinking of the day I'm in your shoes. :hippy:

[Opie Yutts]

Yeah, it makes a difference knowing you're less likely to be scrutinized, agonized and hasslized by the man. It's always the man bringing me down. I only have to worry about the feds or police in other states, since they still are calling it illegal. I was surprised to learn that I could do some things like have up to an ounce on me while going in or out of the airport.

[benvortec]

Yeah, it makes a difference knowing you're less likely to be scrutinized, agonized and hasslized by the man. It's always the man bringing me down. I only have to worry about the feds or police in other states, since they still are calling it illegal. I was surprised to learn that I could do some things like have up to an ounce on me while going in or out of the airport.

Is that only in Cali?
And i'm really confused now with all of the debating going on. I will more than likely do a small cabinet grow with 2-3 plants. I was planning to go with CFL's but is it true that the same amount of light from CFLs will get hotter than the HPS? I thought that was the advantage of CFLs...? maybe it's just conflicting Opinions ... so would i be better off with a 150 or 250 HPS?

[Zcomp]

opie is either refeering to Cali or Oregon.
The only 2 states that the locals have actually backed off us.
Worrying only about the feds is great. I would never produce enough to catch there eye. :thumbsup:

[Opie Yutts]

Is that only in Cali?

I don't know if it's in CA or not, but it's in at least one other place.

is it true that the same amount of light from CFLs will get hotter than the HPS? I thought that was the advantage of CFLs...? maybe it's just conflicting Opinions ... so would i be better off with a 150 or 250 HPS?

I don't know about that, seems not right though. I'm thinking about my 12 CFL in my bud section that are something like 26 watts each, but are supposedly equal to a 1200 watt incandescent. I assume for comparative reasons that's supposed to be the same as a 1200W HID light, not sure. I do know how hot my 400W gets, so I can imagine how hot a 312W would get (12x26W). I'm fairly certain that 312W of CFL runs cooler than 312 of HID, and that's supposed to be worth 1200 watts of other light. I've never tested it though, and wouldn't be too surprised to hear they were close.

I do know that I have much fewer temperature issues when I grow in enclosed places with CFL. Actually, I guess that would be about none. Just throw a fan or two on the grow and that's it. No ducting. No cutting holes to the outdoors. No huge, noisy fans or electricity bills. Just make sure you use the correct spectrums and you'll get a good harvest. True, nothing like the same wattage of HID, but I'm beginning to think that little bit of extra yield is not worth the extra hassle and cost. Man I can't believe I'm saying this.

[Opie Yutts]

opie is either refeering to Cali or Oregon.

Oh way to just give me up.

The only 2 states that the locals have actually backed off us.

It sure is nice being able to legally smoke weed, but I wouldn't exactly say they've backed off. It's a constant struggle to keep what we have, and we used to be able to get clones, seeds, and medicine (weed) from clinics.

[psteve]

Oh way to just give me up.

It sure is nice being able to legally smoke weed, but I wouldn't exactly say they've backed off. It's a constant struggle to keep what we have, and we used to be able to get clones, seeds, and medicine (weed) from clinics.

I help patients get clones, seeds, and medicine all the time. It just can't be sold or traded any more.
Free is still OK. :thumbsup:

[Mississippi Steve]

I don't know if it's in CA or not, but it's in at least one other place.


I don't know about that, seems not right though. I'm thinking about my 12 CFL in my bud section that are something like 26 watts each, but are supposedly equal to a 1200 watt incandescent. I assume for comparative reasons that's supposed to be the same as a 1200W HID light, not sure. I do know how hot my 400W gets, so I can imagine how hot a 312W would get (12x26W). I'm fairly certain that 312W of CFL runs cooler than 312 of HID, and that's supposed to be worth 1200 watts of other light. I've never tested it though, and wouldn't be too surprised to hear they were close.

I do know that I have much fewer temperature issues when I grow in enclosed places with CFL. Actually, I guess that would be about none. Just throw a fan or two on the grow and that's it. No ducting. No cutting holes to the outdoors. No huge, noisy fans or electricity bills. Just make sure you use the correct spectrums and you'll get a good harvest. True, nothing like the same wattage of HID, but I'm beginning to think that little bit of extra yield is not worth the extra hassle and cost. Man I can't believe I'm saying this.

I am only using CFLs until it warms up a little and there is no more danger of frost, then the children are going to play outside unstead of beeing cooped up in the house. :thumbsup: