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

home depot had 6 or 8 bulb t5 for a bit over 100, no bulbs tho. I buy my 4' 4bulb t8's there for 52.00 for veg side lighting, one on each side of my 2 hoods.

whitebb2727 said:

Durolux is cheap but good quality.

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Hey man, itd be really cool if I could see a pic of your grow under the durolux. You told me previously to grab a Durolux so I looked up reviews etc. Most people say its legit, especially for the price but some did say it was put together poorly. Youre happy with yours?

Kind Sir said:

Hey man, itd be really cool if I could see a pic of your grow under the durolux. You told me previously to grab a Durolux so I looked up reviews etc. Most people say its legit, especially for the price but some did say it was put together poorly. Youre happy with yours?

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Click the link in my SIG.

The first plant was under the six bulb and my current is under the eight bulb.

The plants under the six bulb in the beginning ended up with about eight colas a piece that were 12-15 inches long and about as big round as a 16 oz water bottle. They were smaller of course when dried but had plenty enough.

The first run was under all blue bulbs and were frosty as hell.

I'd wager with two of the eight bulb units in a 4x4 a person could get four pounds.

whitebb2727 said:

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Click the link in my SIG.

The first plant was under the six bulb and my current is under the eight bulb.

The plants under the six bulb in the beginning ended up with about eight colas a piece that were 12-15 inches long and about as big round as a 16 oz water bottle. They were smaller of course when dried but had plenty enough.

The first run was under all blue bulbs and were frosty as hell.

I'd wager with two of the eight bulb units in a 4x4 a person could get four pounds.

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Ok cool, looks great Im going to buy it. You tot yours off amazon correct? What bulbs did you start off with? I was thinking about buying 2 nice bulbs to have as replacements.

Last question..any negatives on this product? Only real concern is it sounds like it can get pretty hot.

Kind Sir said:

Ok cool, looks great Im going to buy it. You tot yours off amazon correct? What bulbs did you start off with? I was thinking about buying 2 nice bulbs to have as replacements.

Last question..any negatives on this product? Only real concern is it sounds like it can get pretty hot.

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It does get hot. I'm still using the bulbs that came with it. The first I got all blue and the next I got a 50/50 mix. Just ask at check out and they will mix them. They have 3000 and 6500k.

The reflector could be a little stronger in my opinion. Pick it up by the backbone. I took it apart. It looks as care was taken when building. I got it from amazon. The majority of reviews are good.

The first six bulb I sold and it is still running. Been running for over a year.

I've bought two and would buy more. I figured if the ballast goes out I'll put Phillips back in it.

I've had fine service from these. Whatever color combo fits your needs.

http://growershouse.com/grow-crew-ho-t5-4-8-bulbs-fixture-with-bulbs

whitebb2727 said:

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Click the link in my SIG.

The first plant was under the six bulb and my current is under the eight bulb.

The plants under the six bulb in the beginning ended up with about eight colas a piece that were 12-15 inches long and about as big round as a 16 oz water bottle. They were smaller of course when dried but had plenty enough.

The first run was under all blue bulbs and were frosty as hell.

I'd wager with two of the eight bulb units in a 4x4 a person could get four pounds.

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I used 2 fixtures of 8 each in a 5 x 5 tent, though only for veg. All 6 strains did excellent.