Buying screw in flourescent, where to get sockets?

[somethingfunny]

So after being told that I am too late for outdoor, I've decided to go with the slightly more difficult and expensive method, my closet. I've found 3 multi-gallon plastic buckets and a huge pack of miracle-gro soil with peat moss, and my closet is the perfect spot to grow in, no one comes in here at all. So, all I need is lighting to get started.. I decided to get bulbs off this page which someone linked to.. maybe I will go with 50 or 55 watt versions too depending on the cost and colors they come in.

So, just to make sure, for growing one or two plants at a time I should use a 6500 and 5100k bulb? Or do I need 2 6500's during the first period then a couple warmer ones for flowering.

And the biggest question, where the hell do I get medium base sockets with a plug on the end? The easiest way for me is to hang them by the plug and use an extension cord, so I can easily raise them everyday.

Thanks

somethingfunny Reviewed by somethingfunny on 08-29-2006. Buying screw in flourescent, where to get sockets? So after being told that I am too late for outdoor, I've decided to go with the slightly more difficult and expensive method, my closet. I've found 3 multi-gallon plastic buckets and a huge pack of miracle-gro soil with peat moss, and my closet is the perfect spot to grow in, no one comes in here at all. So, all I need is lighting to get started.. I decided to get bulbs off this page which someone linked to.. maybe I will go with 50 or 55 watt versions too depending on the cost and colors they Rating: 5

[phytokind]

For veg growth just use the 6500 (the full spectrum ones), then add some 2700k or so bulbs for flowering. I'd say use about 100watts or more worth of CFLs for flowering, but for the seedling you don't need very much, maybe one 42watt full spectrum CFL. And get sockets or clip-on light sockets at hardware stores, or better yet at pet stores.

[somethingfunny]

OK, so I will need 1 42w 6500k full spectrum for the stage before flowering, then add 2 2700k 42 or maybe 55w for flowering? Or am I going to need 2 42w 6500k's?

I will probably do 2 plants at a time to make sure i get a female.. or better yet 2 females :thumbsup: I don't really need a whole lot, how much will 1 or 2 female plants give on average?

[dryst]

ya i get mine from a local hardware store...i got 2 kinds, single and doubles wheere the socket comes out to hold 2 bulbs in a V shape, i got a couple extra 1 sockets id send ya for free

[somethingfunny]

I'd gladly pay you for them, if I could buy some from you that'd be great! It's a long walk to the h/w store..

My email is ajtooke AT gmail.com , let me know!

[scottjamez]

ya i get mine from a local hardware store...i got 2 kinds, single and doubles wheere the socket comes out to hold 2 bulbs in a V shape, i got a couple extra 1 sockets id send ya for free

Where did you find the double bulb clamp-ons.
I know they exist but could never find them.