The Newwave T5 4' 8 bulb 6500 is so awesome when it comes to veg. I have never seen plants with such close internodes and bushy. Flowering is another problem. There is no way that the light can get in below the canopy even if it is kept about 2 inches away. For those that are going this route of T5's alone, don't do it. I actually had to add 2 more single lights to the sides just to get more light. For those that tell you that you can veg with 6500 and bloom with 3000 under T5's, don't try it! Keep to the HPS for bloom.
turksteelman Reviewed by turksteelman on . T5 lighting The Newwave T5 4' 8 bulb 6500 is so awesome when it comes to veg. I have never seen plants with such close internodes and bushy. Flowering is another problem. There is no way that the light can get in below the canopy even if it is kept about 2 inches away. For those that are going this route of T5's alone, don't do it. I actually had to add 2 more single lights to the sides just to get more light. For those that tell you that you can veg with 6500 and bloom with 3000 under T5's, don't try it! Rating: 5