Another CFL Question

[catdaddy]

I am using a 2'x4'x5' grow tent I have two 6500k, 3800L, 300W equivalent. I also have put a 2700k, 2800L, 150W equivalent in between the 2 blue spec lights. I built the light myself with the 3 bulbs wired in a row with indoor outdoor type fixtures. Is this enough for four plants to veg and when I start to flower will the three 150W, 2800L be enough. I have a tendency to over think the obvious so when I choose a bulb and figure lumen how do you figure what you need. For instance it says 6500K, 3800L so I understand the temp I just don't get the lumen end of the equation. These bulbs were fairly pricy and they look like they are working. I would greatly appreciate any help. I can take out the 150W bulb and add another 300W. Thanks

catdaddy Reviewed by catdaddy on 08-24-2011. Another CFL Question I am using a 2'x4'x5' grow tent I have two 6500k, 3800L, 300W equivalent. I also have put a 2700k, 2800L, 150W equivalent in between the 2 blue spec lights. I built the light myself with the 3 bulbs wired in a row with indoor outdoor type fixtures. Is this enough for four plants to veg and when I start to flower will the three 150W, 2800L be enough. I have a tendency to over think the obvious so when I choose a bulb and figure lumen how do you figure what you need. For instance it says 6500K, Rating: 5

[whitetop]

100w per plant so i think your going to over do it with all the light and space 1 plant per sqf mate

http://boards.cannabis.com/indoor-li...uch-light.html

http://boards.cannabis.com/indoor-li...-lighting.html

Grow FAQs

search and remember this stuff its there please read and take in before even starting to grow get what you need how you need it or you will end up wasting money

[catdaddy]

Thanks for the links and I have been doing a little studying, that is my question when I purchase a light bulb it tells me on the package how many watts, lumen and color temp. So if the package says the bulb puts out 3200 lumen is that 3200 lumen per square foot or meter for you metric types.

[catdaddy]

I double posted and am sorry,thanks

[whitetop]

3000 lumens sq. ft./32250 lumens sq. m. = Pretty Good growth. Enough light for the entire light cycle, although your yields may be lower.
4000 lumens sq. ft./43000 lumens sq. m. = Very good growth. Once you pass around 3500, growth rate and ability goes up fast.

if you read its sq. m and sq. ft please read and take in from the first post link this will fix your answer very easy

[catdaddy]

Thanks very much for the info, simple is good.