Cool Vs. Warm Fluorescents

[420smoker]

Which is better to use? I'm using one of each. Is that the way or should I just be using one kind?

420smoker Reviewed by 420smoker on 03-23-2005. Cool Vs. Warm Fluorescents Which is better to use? I'm using one of each. Is that the way or should I just be using one kind? :rolleyes: Rating: 5

[GTC21]

Most grow guides will say that the cool-whites are better for vegetation and the warm ones are better for flowering. Using a mixture of both will be fine though. I've heard of some people using mostly cool-whites with just a couple of warm-whites during vegetative growth, and then switch round during flowering so they have mostly warm-whites with just a couple of cool-whites. It's to do with the spectrum.

[Sativus]

what gtc said is true. i have also read to change the tubes about every 6 months because they lose their spectrum when they get older.

[420smoker]

Thanks for the replies .

[Bspectral]

Which is better to use? I'm using one of each. Is that the way or should I just be using one kind?

all u need is a couple good cool flourescents to raise ur little ones up to ur flower cycle.

[STP]

what lights are those?

[masterg]

can u get flourescents that plug in to the means plug socket?

[jadeius]

You can get flourescents that screw in to a regular lamp. That's what I'm using, and my babies are as green as ever. I recommend a very small lamp that you can orient in any direction to get as much light as possible. I'm only using one light at this point (42 watts, says it looks like 200 watts iridescent); I think it's cool-white. These flourescent "bulbs" are not recommended to be "hung" upside down in a "hovering" or desk lamp due to fire hazard (read on the packaging). Also, I'm giving my plants sunlight as much as possible, but that'll change soon since they'll be visible from my balcony. They're really shooting up! This is my first grow, and I have to say, all the advice I've gotten on forums and websites and such has been WAY useful.

[jadeius]

Be creative, but careful, use common sense! I'm using stuff just from around the house and keeping it minimal with expense, and I'm seeing good results so far.

[420smoker]

A little bit confused. Please give me some assistance with this one too.