LocoMonkey
Well-Known Member
I am going to attempt my first indoor grow soon in a spare closet (2' width x 3' length x 5.5' tall). I have grown outdoors with ok results but I have moved and no longer have a good private outdoor area. First off I want to thank the mods and growers on this site because I have learned alot about indoor growing and would not have attempted it without this site. Thanks guys!!!
I just purchased a 105W Super Bright CFL - 6,700 Lumens - Color Temp 6,500K. http://www.topbulb.com/find/Product_Description.asp_Q_intProductID_E_49655
I have attached pics of the bulb and the fixture I have. The bulb is freakin huge (about 12 inches long) and extends way out of the reflector. I doubt the reflector is doing any good because the bulb is sticking so far out. The fixture is rated for 150W (Type A) bulb. I am hoping that someone has experience with this kind of light. I have a couple of questions and hope someone can help.
1. The bulb hums and kind of flickers when it is on. I dont know if this is a sign that I need a higher wattage socket.
2. Any ideas of what kind of reflector I could purchase or should I make one myself.
Once I get this up and running I am going to set up a grow log and post it on this site so I can give something back to the community. All I am waiting for are some bag seeds to sprout. I also purchased a mixed bag from bcseedking.com. I also purchased a flowering light (2700K) from the same site http://www.topbulb.com/find/Product_Description.asp_Q_intProductID_E_51530. Any comments or questions would be much appreciated.
I just purchased a 105W Super Bright CFL - 6,700 Lumens - Color Temp 6,500K. http://www.topbulb.com/find/Product_Description.asp_Q_intProductID_E_49655
I have attached pics of the bulb and the fixture I have. The bulb is freakin huge (about 12 inches long) and extends way out of the reflector. I doubt the reflector is doing any good because the bulb is sticking so far out. The fixture is rated for 150W (Type A) bulb. I am hoping that someone has experience with this kind of light. I have a couple of questions and hope someone can help.
1. The bulb hums and kind of flickers when it is on. I dont know if this is a sign that I need a higher wattage socket.
2. Any ideas of what kind of reflector I could purchase or should I make one myself.
Once I get this up and running I am going to set up a grow log and post it on this site so I can give something back to the community. All I am waiting for are some bag seeds to sprout. I also purchased a mixed bag from bcseedking.com. I also purchased a flowering light (2700K) from the same site http://www.topbulb.com/find/Product_Description.asp_Q_intProductID_E_51530. Any comments or questions would be much appreciated.
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