Quote Originally Posted by hammerbutt
...you can get 3 23 watt CFL for about half of the price of that big one and if you position them right it gives you better coverage as the CFL light doesn't penetrate well through canopy. The goal is to get as many lumens on the palnt while using the fewest watts.
Hmm...I'll have to check that out. I recently purchased a 27w cfl at Homer for $8, versus $15 for the 68w monster (at Lowes). The 23w cfls would have to be a LOT cheaper than the 27w for your statement about cost to be true.