Quote Originally Posted by dolamic
i think i get what you're saying, but not what you're talking about. you need some way to put 4x100w bulbs in a pc case? that's unnecessary IMO. a regular power strip and 4 mini cfl's works just as good in that small a space.
Yes, I would agree, 400 Watts is an over kill..
An average grow room is 50 watts per ft.

Take width and times it by length = X, and divide total watts by X...
So lets say your atx case is 12" x 24", you have 3 sq ft. Then divide 3 by total watts..
If you use CFLs that have the output of a total of 150 watts, that would be 50 watts per sq ft.
150 divided by 3 = 50 watts per sq ft.


Personally I would use 3 of the GE 26 Watt CFL which equals 100 Watt ouput each..
That would give you something equal to 100 watts per sq ft. (if your case is 12" x 24")...
planetx Reviewed by planetx on . Light Strip? rack? help me figure it out! :D Hello guys, im building a pc grow box, and for the lights im planning 4 100w 1100lumens CFLS softwhites, now the thing is that i have very limited space ( atx tower not full tower) and i was thinking in aligning the lights in some sort of power strip but this takes more room than actually needed, now, ive seen in sears and walmart arround xmas time a power strip the add where you can test your xmas lights, this thing is like 1 inch wide 1/2 inch thick and length varies, its like some kind of Rating: 5