Can someone tell me the difference between T5 and T8 and T12??

deez415

Member

Dec 25, 2011

• #1

Can someone tell me the difference between T5 and T8 and T12? I cant find anything on it..

 

HiPotency

Member

Dec 25, 2011

• #2

i thought it was the length.. but not positive

 

deez415

Member

Dec 25, 2011

• #3

does it matter what one you use for growing??

 

grobofotwanky

Well-Known Member

Dec 25, 2011

• #4

diameter of the bulb. check this out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluorescent_lamp

 

deez415

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Dec 25, 2011

• #5

grobofotwanky said:

diameter of the bulb. check this out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluorescent_lamp

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thats a lot to read... i didnt see anything that told me what not to use for growing... t5 seems to be the best but would t8 or t12 work

 

grobofotwanky

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Dec 25, 2011

• #6

Any of them will work. Just make sure to use enough.

 

grobofotwanky

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Dec 25, 2011

• #7

https://www.rollitup.org/general-marijuana-growing/44789-t5s-t8s-t12s.html This has alot of info as well. Though it is alot to read.

 

deez415

Member

Dec 25, 2011

• #8

Thank you.

 

rollinbud

Active Member

Dec 26, 2011

• #9

You must not have tried Google... first hit explains it all....

http://www.lrc.rpi.edu/programs/nlpip/lightingAnswers/lat5/pc1.asp