Envirolites- I have only ever used envirolites. Heard a couple of horror stories where the light goes pop after 266 hours of 12/12 cycles. I tend to keep mine on 24/7. At 30 bucks a bulb its not cheap. They do have to be close to the plant (inches away) But I have had succsess using the blue bulb for growing and red for finishing. I am using 125w. Two of these bad boys allows for 5 plants (300watts!) Some will disagree but they all grew and finished, I thought i did not have enough light for the 5 but they all grew and the lights were somtimes a foot away from the plant. Ok I can imagine the HID is ideal for growing BUT if you are growing small scale (just afew plants) inclosed and trying to save money the envirolite is the one. Other lights were too powerfull for me and i worried about the electric bill. This is perfect for me, an energy saving (77%) bulb that does not get too hot. Most of my growing takes place in a chest in a hallway.1 meter in height. I use one envirolite in there, 3 inches from subject. As far as I am concerned, I would give them 10/10. But if you were going for a grow room, with plants all over the floor then these may not be for you. Closest grower, couple of plants - use envirolite! Got mine new from e bay.£67 for two bulbs and lamp holder. I have not used any other lamp, i researched the light for the grow and this is what i settled on and once my envirolite does die, I will be getting another one the same. Unless.... I have see LED lamps but they do not seem powerfull enough, not yet anyway.
lowryder Reviewed by lowryder on . envirolites. any good? I have switched to the Envirolite, high output, low-cost flourescents lately. The product has not been as good as the old style lighting, though the temperature is more manageable in a small closet. Has anyone had the same experience or solid advice? Rating: 5