Is this enough light
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KidneyStoner420
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What?
You forgot something I think
You forgot something I think
HotShot7414
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Wheres the picture
KidneyStoner420
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Hahaha it's there now...
Brother Numsi
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I see the pic, but can't tell how many plants there are and you didn't mention the color temp. It would appear you have enough to veg 1-2 plants with no problem. When you switch to 12/12 you'll wish you had bigger bulbs and closer to 2700K. Also is that foil you are using for reflective material? CFL don't have much throw and I don't think foil is a good idea if that's what I see 
Mylar is OK.
Let's see what others say.
Good luck and have fun!!
Mylar is OK.Let's see what others say.
Good luck and have fun!!
how big are the bulbs im on my first cfl grow im running 382 watts on 2 lstd smaller ones 7 23 watters and 4 55 waters in an old dresser had 3 but the one in the blue bucket turned out male these pics are from 5 weeks veg veged a total of 6 weekd maybe a lil more i am now day 8 since the switch to 12/12
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Warriorbuds
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Glorite:
Colour Temp of bulbs.......???? 6500k?? They look bright? Run 2700k for flower.....Good luck
Colour Temp of bulbs.......???? 6500k?? They look bright? Run 2700k for flower.....Good luck
i have a mix in there the 4 55 watters are 2700k and the 23 watters are 5500k i like the mixed spectrum
Brokeoldbloke
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OP,
Your plant looks pretty lanky. Yes you could use more light. Can you move the plant up or the light down so its closer to the plant? Spray painting the inside of the box flat white will work better than Alu foil. Also maybe try training to keep the plant short. If you keep it as flat as possible it will also help maximize your light.
Your plant looks pretty lanky. Yes you could use more light. Can you move the plant up or the light down so its closer to the plant? Spray painting the inside of the box flat white will work better than Alu foil. Also maybe try training to keep the plant short. If you keep it as flat as possible it will also help maximize your light.
jpeg666
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Simple short answer to your OP is NO, Not enough light, plain and simple. Also if you are going to add more cfl's add them around the foliage of your plant not just above it. Cfls are horrible at giving off intense light so you need the light 1-3 inches away from the foliage to do any real growing.
HotShot7414
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Whats the wattage of these bulbs? is it's at least 100w or more of combined light then it should enough,but try either moving the lights down
or the plants up and if it's possible add some side lighting.
or the plants up and if it's possible add some side lighting.
Brother Numsi
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Yep. that is true. 2" is a good rule of thumb. Also you can stick your hand in between...if it's too hot for your hand it'll be too hot for the plant...either way to increase the bulb(s) effectiveness get 'em closer.
KidneyStoner420
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23w of light =23w of light.
Yes, 23wx4 bulbs = 92w, but light intensity will still only be as intense as a single 23w bulb.
Yes, 23wx4 bulbs = 92w, but light intensity will still only be as intense as a single 23w bulb.
jpeg666
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yup yup ^^^ What that means is if you put 20 bulbs in that closet you may get more lumens but it is still only as intense as a 23w CFL and even with those 20 bulbs you still have to put them 3 inches away.
More bulbs = more lumens but the same light intensity.
The only way you get gain light intensity is if you invested in a different type of light
