Quote Originally Posted by gunge9
Enviro`s are ok but for £20 i will use the big 65w (325w equiv) CFL`s, 200w Envirolites and the 125w version only draw bettween 25 and 40 watts to give the equiv output of a incandescent. For £20 the lights i suggested have a better output than Envirolites.
You've been misinformed gunge, a 200watt envirolite draws 200watts, (check my grow link then tell me i've grown those two plants with 25watts http://boards.cannabis.com/showthread.php?t=83381) the 85watt light you suggested draws 85watts. The equivalent outputs you talk about are misleading and aren't really useful when talking about growing. It's just helpful if your changing a 100watt incadescent for an energy saver in your house and want the same level of brightness. I don't think there's really any difference between the lights your talking about and the envirolites, (watt for watt) there both cfl's at the end of the day, just down to personal preference.