Help buying a grow light plz

[mugen]

I have am planning on growing 2-3 plants and am looking to buy a grow light for $85 or less. I am thinkign about making a grow box out of a old dell computer I have so I am trying to find something small. Anyways would you have any lights you would recommend for me?

Would this be a good light?
http://cgi.ebay.com/GROW-LIGHT-FLUOR...QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks for all your help.

mugen Reviewed by mugen on 01-16-2007. Help buying a grow light plz I have am planning on growing 2-3 plants and am looking to buy a grow light for $85 or less. I am thinkign about making a grow box out of a old dell computer I have so I am trying to find something small. Anyways would you have any lights you would recommend for me? Would this be a good light? http://cgi.ebay.com/GROW-LIGHT-FLUOREX-HYDROPONIC-400-600-1000-WATT-MH-HPS_W0QQitemZ260076282543QQihZ016QQcategoryZ42225QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Thanks for all your help. Rating: 5

[stinkyattic]

Mugen... memory? The raven? Good username and welcome.

I would recommend just going with the basics, good cool white CFLs for overhead lights and maybe if you can fit them in, some little aquarium-sized tube flouros for the sides.

And since you are growing in an old computer rather than a closet or whatnot I suspect you live with parents or roommates and thus feel compelled to remind you that the other inhabitants of your house should be aware of your grow. Just a courtesy...

[stinkyattic]

Mugen... memory? The Viking raven? Good username and welcome.

I would recommend just going with the basics, good cool white CFLs for overhead lights and maybe if you can fit them in, some little aquarium-sized tube flouros for the sides.

And since you are growing in an old computer rather than a closet or whatnot I suspect you live with parents or roommates and thus feel compelled to remind you that the other inhabitants of your house should be aware of your grow. Just a courtesy...

[PaBudsX420X]

Yo man, let me tell ya first i am no pro but ill tell ya as much as i know. im not saying those lights are bad but i think personally i would go with Compact Flourecents Lights. this is what i use. they are cheap and very energy efficient, also have a good watt to lumen ratio. i think that light is a type of cfl but you can get different ones at like walmart or home depot for like 8 bucks a pair. if your tryin to save loot i think this will be your cheapest and most efficent lighting. again im no pro just my opinion but i hope it helps ya out. Good luck. oh heres a pic of my baby at 9 weeks from seed under cfl's. i was using tube flourecents then switched and saw amazing results.
http://boards.cannabis.com/basic-gro...out-there.html

[ValkyrieAg]

HTG supply.com has 400w hps's for ~125 shipped.

[Shovelhandle]

CFLs do not have a great watt/lumen ratio (60-65 LPW). But, they are compact, so you can a lot of the light onto the plant where on a 4' tube (85-95 LPW) it may be difficult to get most of the tube close to the plant. HPS are 90-120+ LPW.

Shov

[stinkyattic]

Hey did you guys see he is growing inside an old computer case?

HAHA 400w of MH in a computer! That would be a little hot!

[Land of Drought]

It just doenst sound right Computer case?. The really old fashioned stand up case's?....All i can picture is your standard tower lol,,,Lowryder or what.....
Id say a 250 would do you fine aldo in a space so small maybe the floros are the best bet......

Id like too see a picture of the Computer Case!!!1

Peace Out D

[Pasofol]

Hey did you guys see he is growing inside an old computer case?

HAHA 400w of MH in a computer! That would be a little hot!

Agreed I think most of the people are just use to pushing everything but cfl. I just replaced mine with a t5ho, it works better but I think its because of the reflectors mainly.

CFL would probably fit the best for the space. Short vegging period though.

[mugen]

Heres a link to what my old pc's case looks like (i would upload one but im on a 26.4kbps connection)
http://images.google.com/images?q=tbnUDhKtJ84XXcYM:http://www.pcstats.com/articleimages/200407/dellDIM2400_pspcon.jpg


Id have to unscrew and tear everything out of the case though. Im thinking about buying a new case thats bigger like http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119094

Do you think I would be able to grow 3 plants (from seed to harvest) in this? Thanks.

PaBudsX420X your links dead and stinkyattic actually i got the name from samuri champloo on adult swim :P