My cab is going to be 49"t x 24"w x 21"d. In it's construction I am trying to decide how I want to light it. The entire interior is going to be covered with mylar and I will have light traps and seals as well. I was thinking of 2 single 4 ft t5 mounted vertically in opposite corners may be the way to go. However this is probably gonna be about 10,000 lumens. I am a total newbie and forgive the ignorance but I was under the impression that the more the better theory works here. But a friend of mine is convinced that is too many lumens in so small an area. I believe I have read 5,000 lumens per sq ft. is optimum for both stages. But is it bad or even possible to have too many lumens? To be honest I am also a mathematical moron and do not know the formula to convert my dimensions into sq ft. So I am not sure if that is even evough light as well, Too many years and too many bongs I guess, LOL! :smokebong:

Originally I was thinking of 4-6 clamp on fixtures with screw in cfls. But if I use the t5 I cut drastically down on the number of cords I would have to manuever not to mention the heat production through my grow. Thanks! This forum rocks!
bkbbudz Reviewed by bkbbudz on . Too much light? My cab is going to be 49"t x 24"w x 21"d. In it's construction I am trying to decide how I want to light it. The entire interior is going to be covered with mylar and I will have light traps and seals as well. I was thinking of 2 single 4 ft t5 mounted vertically in opposite corners may be the way to go. However this is probably gonna be about 10,000 lumens. I am a total newbie and forgive the ignorance but I was under the impression that the more the better theory works here. But a friend of Rating: 5