whats the difference

[stickyinsalem]

Hey...just got back from the lowes and i was wondering about something....what is the difference between a CFL soft white and a CFL cool white light bulb???? just bought some soft white cfl.s and i am thinking that i might have messed up and got the wrong light...please tell me if this is going to make a big difference

stickyinsalem Reviewed by stickyinsalem on 07-04-2006. whats the difference Hey...just got back from the lowes and i was wondering about something....what is the difference between a CFL soft white and a CFL cool white light bulb???? just bought some soft white cfl.s and i am thinking that i might have messed up and got the wrong light...please tell me if this is going to make a big difference Rating: 5

[Garden Knowm]

Hi STICKY..

Check out the:
1. lumens
2. temperature

There should be numbers (on the packaging) that represent both of these characteristics of light. Post your findings and let the analysis begin..

http://boards.cannabis.com/attachmen...2&d=1145542830

courtesy of BOBBONG : )

[Pothead4204life]

ideally...you want "cool" 5000k or higher for veg and "warm" 3000k or below for flowering...

[stickyinsalem]

ok...im getting about 1600 per light....6 lights...i have a digital temp gauge and it gets about 84 at highest
should i just go out and buy another 30 in lights??? and get the cool white...