Help picking out CFL's

[Theunion]

Im trying to decide what lights i should go with, i was thinking of going with 4 x 55 watt CFL's and plugging them into a power strip. It should run about $25-$30 total, this should be adequate for my space as theres no way a Hps is going to fit (Single plant cabinet grow). Anybody have some links to cheap/decent wattage CFL's, im thinking of buying two 85 watt bulbs off Amazon only $14 each.

Links are much appreciated!

 

[Hugo Phurst]

I use the 23W CFL's from the grocery store, at a 3:1 ratio of 6500K to 3000K for veg, flower would be the other way around.

Mountings are cheap vanity mirror fixtures, and the reflector is a flattened piece of 8in vent pipe.

My rule of thumb is: At least 100(real)W CFL for one plant, and at least an additional 50W for every extra plant.

 

[doobiemizer]

I use the 23W CFL's from the grocery store, at a 3:1 ratio of 6500K to 3000K for veg, flower would be the other way around. Mountings are cheap vanity mirror fixtures, and the reflector is a flattened piece of 8in vent pipe. My rule of thumb is: At least 100(real)W CFL for one plant, and at least an additional 50W for every extra plant. View attachment 2603190

Good idea there man. If your in the midwest ,USA Menards has 100w, 7500k cfl for 8 $ a piece

 

[Theunion]

Didn't see it when i went to menards last, i'll have to look harder i guess.