Quote Originally Posted by neceros
I don't really understabd much, but I generally know that more wattage is better. In this case, what do you say for the DIY CFL guide found in http://boards.cannabis.com/indoor-li...lighting.html?

If you put four of those CFLs together they produce between 80 - 112 watts per socket, and everything costs about $20, or less if you can find good deals.
Wattage can be misleading. Wattage is the amount of energy your light unit is consuming, not the amount of light it is producing. What determines the amount of light it is producing are Lumens. The two are connected because generally more wattage = more lumens.

With that being said, the link you provided above is a great resource to getting started. CFL is the most inexpensive way to get started growing, however personally I don't recommend it. High Pressure Sodium lights are worth every extra penny you pay for them in the long run.

Start with CFL for a few grows, then move up to HPS when you can afford it. :thumbsup:

Good luck and happy growing man.... :hippy: