Some us can't afford LED lights, and there are those of us who would raise red flags just by buying HPS or HID lights. (think rural southern US). CFLs work just fine, and nobody takes a second glance when you buy a pack of CFLs at the local grocery or hardware store.....as long as you are only buying 1 or 2 packs at a time. Buying fixtures for CFLs at Lowes or Home Depot isn't going to raise any red flags either.

You can *DO* what you want, but personally, as a business owner, and a respected member of the community, I have to be very careful.

FWIW, I live in the middle of the Mississippi Bible Belt. Its a whole different world here.
Mississippi Steve Reviewed by Mississippi Steve on . 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