Grow Closet Help

[SmokeMyPiece]

OK, what are the lumens of the CFLs?
-Are you gonna do CFL thru flowering?
-You want 3000 lumens per sqft in veg / 5000 lumens per sqft in flower.
--So your closet is 6 sqft = 30,000 lumens

You're looking at Lumens right? it's different from (K).
-While in veg you need 3,000 lumens per sqft = 18,000 lumens (Veg cycle uses the brighter color which is the 6500K range)
-While in flower you need 5,000 lumens per sqft = 30,000 lumens (flower cycle uses the warmer color which is the 2300K range)

and try posting pics again, the last three posts didnt work.

[Esteban1]

Now really confused... Again running 4 40W cfl's plus 3 stand alone cfl plug in's. combined is 34,200K. Not lumens

[Esteban1]

Again, hear me out.... Using close to 34000K Is this correct? When I get to the flowering stage (If I'm lucky enough or the god of weed allows I can grab some warmer lights. Also I hear much about C02. I am able to do this with some baking soda, vinegar etc. Would you agree that this is an ok idea or much too advanced?

[SmokeMyPiece]

(K) refers to the temperature range of the bulb.
(Lumen) refers to the output of the bulb. Did the bulbs not have packages? they should be listed on the package.

C02 is for sealed rooms, dont use it.

Edit::
Ok, the 42w cfls i found online were from 2,700 - 2,800 Lumens each.
---6 x 2,800 = 16,800L

[Esteban1]

OK; I have 4 3050 lumen & 3 4000 cfl's so I need more. Got it

[Esteban1]

Got it...... I have 4 3050 lumen & 3 4000 cfl's so I need more. Are there other alternatives to add?

[Esteban1]

Gather I could grab 4 more units which would bring me up to the required 3100 + area!

[SmokeMyPiece]

Remember, you will be in the vegetative state for a good few weeks. so the req for your space in veg is only 18,000lumens of (6500k bulbs).
-Which you will only need ONE until about 3 or 4 nodes.

[Esteban1]

Again I am quite new to this culture & learning quite a bit in a short time so If I read you correctly I only need 18000 lumens at this point in time while in veg mode.... & when I get to 3 or 4 nodes I require whatBtw.... able to obtain & store "rain H20". Is this a better alternative to regular tap H20?

[Esteban1]

I took your advice & essentially cut of nearly 1/2 the room by pacing 2 photographers umbrellas hoping that even more light is transferred (as energy) in this vegetative state.Attachment 277746