T-5 lights: # of bulbs and specific brands for veg?

[Cowboy Kahlil]

1) Visited local hydro shops yesterday, looking at 8-bulb T-5 lights. First thing I noticed: at all 3 stores I visited, they insisted I only needed 1 light fixture for a 5x5 tent. (typical measurements of a fixture are around 48" x 27" or 28". But I thought i read I should get two of these fixtures. Would someone please clarify this point? (These hydro shop workers speak about their own grow experience, so that just adds to my confusion)

2) THE TWO BRANDS MOST Of these stores offered came from Sunlight Supply. One was Sun Blaze, one was Sun Leaves. each was $204 for an 8 bulb setup. Any feedback on these specific brands?

3) Online, afterward, i ran into more confusion. apparently there's now 12 bulb setups too?

so my other questions:

How many fixtures and how many bulbs-per-fixture do I need for a 5x5 tent?

Online descriptions don't always explain what bulbs are supplied. Do they default to 8 in the blue spectrum ? should I alter this at the outset by buying/installing some other spectrum ones?

I'm guessing switches matter (some have two) and ballasts matter (for performance and longevity) but can't find much to indicate tests have been run to support marketing claims. So I'll post n this thread a few I found online and seek your more experienced views.

 

[Cowboy Kahlil]

There's also this.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/T5-Grow-Light-48-4-Ft-8-Lamps-6500K-Bulbs-Hydroponic-Grow-Light-Sun-432-Watts/290840163098?rt=nc

 

[RM3]

Get out of the hydro stores and find Oracle High Bays I got mine in a regular lighting store, the difference is night and day and they are awesome

 

[Cowboy Kahlil]

Get out of the hydro stores and find Oracle High Bays I got mine in a regular lighting store, the difference is night and day and they are awesome

I can find their site but it displays no prices.

 

[RM3]

I can find their site but it displays no prices.

Just gotta find an outlet for em, You can check mine out here

https://www.rollitup.org/t/the-leprechauns-pot-o-gold.855314/

I have 3 of the CB-6's

 

[Cowboy Kahlil]

Yeah, I was reading about your GLR lighting schedule.. So much to learn and I appreciate your successful experimentation. How long did it take you to get to this ninja level?

 

[RM3]

Yeah, I was reading about your GLR lighting schedule.. So much to learn and I appreciate your successful experimentation. How long did it take you to get to this ninja level?

I've been growing/gardening for over 40 years, my first ever job (12 years old) was workin at a nursery

 

[Cowboy Kahlil]

I've been growing/gardening for over 40 years, my first ever job (12 years old) was workin at a nursery

It looks like you have 3 sets of T5 in your grow space, Since I have a horizontal ceiling in my 5x5 tent, do I need 2 8-bulb units for veg?

 

[RM3]

It looks like you have 3 sets of T5 in your grow space, Since I have a horizontal ceiling in my 5x5 tent, do I need 2 8-bulb units for veg?

I use 1 8 bulb unit for veg for a 3X5 area, 2 certainly would not hurt em but you could end up with a heat issue. Both my rooms are wide open, never owned a tent.

 

[Cowboy Kahlil]

Both my rooms are wide open, never owned a tent.

Temporarily no choice but a tent, so that'll be my first run. By midsummer, I'm hoping to find a house with a 2 car garage so I can get this going right proper.

 

[Beer Belly]

I will soon be settin up a veg/clone tent about the same size w/T5 HO's interested in an 8 bulb.

Good prices here http://stuccu.com/s/T5+grow+light-MbSLsTI-Buy-Exclusive-Deals-70-OFF-Save-Big-Lowest-Price-On-T5-grow-light-Best-In-Stock-Fast-Free-Shipping?mt=b&keyword=t5 grow light&ap=1s1&cid=57231263099&caid=545b6628b1b1c60c407bfd93&netid=1&network=g&aaid=54641546b1b1c61e783b607e&gclid=CL6GwpL_88MCFRSEfgodbrcARQ

 

[JimmyIndica]

I still use T8,T12 and last I bought was T5 home depot. I just change the tubes every year.6500k Those grow crew from growers house is good deal ,I like how you can mix match color temp!

 

[Amnesia1234]

1) Visited local hydro shops yesterday, looking at 8-bulb T-5 lights. First thing I noticed: at all 3 stores I visited, they insisted I only needed 1 light fixture for a 5x5 tent. (typical measurements of a fixture are around 48" x 27" or 28". But I thought i read I should get two of these fixtures. Would someone please clarify this point? (These hydro shop workers speak about their own grow experience, so that just adds to my confusion)

2) THE TWO BRANDS MOST Of these stores offered came from Sunlight Supply. One was Sun Blaze, one was Sun Leaves. each was $204 for an 8 bulb setup. Any feedback on these specific brands?

3) Online, afterward, i ran into more confusion. apparently there's now 12 bulb setups too?

so my other questions:

How many fixtures and how many bulbs-per-fixture do I need for a 5x5 tent?

Online descriptions don't always explain what bulbs are supplied. Do they default to 8 in the blue spectrum ? should I alter this at the outset by buying/installing some other spectrum ones?

I'm guessing switches matter (some have two) and ballasts matter (for performance and longevity) but can't find much to indicate tests have been run to support marketing claims. So I'll post n this thread a few I found online and seek your more experienced views.

General rule of thumb ive seen for t5ho i bulb to cover 4x4 area.You can buy singles to cover rest of canopy, never worked with 12 bulb but that should be plenty.

 

[Cowboy Kahlil]

General rule of thumb ive seen for t5ho i bulb to cover 4x4 area.You can buy singles to cover rest of canopy, never worked with 12 bulb but that should be plenty.

I got an 8 bulb and a 4 bulb, so their headprint is about 3x4 for a 5x5 tent. The tent should arrive in less than a week.

 

[Cowboy Kahlil]

Just waiting for the seeds to arrive and i get to start my first grow. my thanks to all of you who helped guide me through the equipment buys as well as all the nutes & growing tips.

 

[DemonTrich]

amazon has good deals on t5 systems.

 

[Chip Saunders]

I use a 6 bulb for approx 30" x 48".... seems to be plenty , I only veg under the t5 for the first few weeks then its off to the MH closet for a few weeks before a visit under the sun in my HPS room .... Personally I think its will help to give them all different light spectrums , color temps etc, But Ive been told you can veg under the t5 right up to flower ... Just not my bag

 

[Kind Sir]

I am looking at getting a 4foot 8bulb T5HO.

Im trying to not spend morr than about 175$ after bulbs if possible so must be semi cheaper. Was looking at grow crew, durolux is cheap but might be too cheap. Having a little trouble finding good brands/deals.

 

[whitebb2727]

I run this in a 2x4. The bulbs are double stacked. So the eight bulb is only 18 inches wide.

http://www.amazon.com/8lamps-DL848S-Fluorescent-Hydroponic-Fixture/dp/B00INGMTPW

I reckon they are making 12 and 16 bulb units.

 

[whitebb2727]

I am looking at getting a 4foot 8bulb T5HO.

Im trying to not spend morr than about 175$ after bulbs if possible so must be semi cheaper. Was looking at grow crew, durolux is cheap but might be too cheap. Having a little trouble finding good brands/deals.

Durolux is cheap but good quality.