The y splitter will maximize your lamps potential, if it says 60 watts max then you can get up to 3 18w bulbs going on there(54w), or 2 23w, 1 42w & an 18w, etc. but never go above the listing. Not sure if you can get the lamp socket attached to a cord except with the clamp lamps really but those should be like $15 and it's not hard to wire a socket its 2 wires and 2 screws. Hope that helps your confusion
redtails Reviewed by redtails on . need help on lighting! please read okay so im currently using two 18 watt flouresent bulbs for my one plant. (and its not growing at the speed i want it to.) it still looks like a baby and its been a few weeks.. so i am going to purchase bulbs butt i need help!!! -im using a clamp lamp (from a reptile i had) and a regular skinny house lamp with both flourecent 18w bulbs. i was wondering if you can buy like the light bulb socket with the cord to plug in? Rating: 5