the more lumens the better, PERIOD....as long as you can keep the heat in check. CFLS do get hot!

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headshake Reviewed by headshake on . What cfl's to buy in cabinet grow? Measurements for cabinet are: Length 52 cm = 1.7 feet (20.4 inches) Width 52 cm = 1.7 feet (20.4 inches) Height 80 cm = 2.6 feet (31.2 inches) I only have Home Depot available where I live. I can't seem to get smaller bulbs than these beasts: 42 watt - (lumens 2,800) - 18 cm long (7.08 inches) - 232 pesos (18.75 dlls) 65 watt - (lumens 3,300) - 25 cm long (9.84 inches) - 205 pesos (16.57 dlls) Rating: 5