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smokeh

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im going to be growing in a closet once i get my lighting sorted. im planning on growing 4 - 5 plants.

having a hard time deciding. these 2 options are the most i can afford.

CFLs. (Stuff-U-Like Mind Shop.)

3x purple 125watt CFLs OR 1x6400k & 2x 2700k (all 125watts)

total inc p&p = £54

HPS (Budget 400w Grow Light: Basement Lighting Hydroponics and Plant Grow Lights)

400watt HPS sylavania grolux with ballast

total inc p&p = £82


now also im trying to save money on the electric bill. will a HPS bulb cost ALOT more than running 3 CFLs?

also the CFL option doesnt include any E40 sockets with plugs. so they woudl probs be a 10er each.

the HPS option seems cheapest atm but dont know how it will reflect my bill throughout the 10 weeks or however long.
 
regrets

regrets

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As far as your bill goes you are charged by the wattage, so 400 watts of cfl will cost the same as 400 watts of hps. I would go with the hps if you can vent everything properly; you are always going to get better results from hps, however if you can't control the heat, you will end up regreting it.
 
caliboy80

caliboy80

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go with the HPS, they pay for themselves with the results......

And u can use them for veg and flowering....
 
IGTHY

IGTHY

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smokeh said:
im going to be growing in a closet once i get my lighting sorted. im planning on growing 4 - 5 plants.

having a hard time deciding. these 2 options are the most i can afford.

CFLs. (Stuff-U-Like Mind Shop.)

3x purple 125watt CFLs OR 1x6400k & 2x 2700k (all 125watts)

total inc p&p = £54

HPS (Budget 400w Grow Light: Basement Lighting Hydroponics and Plant Grow Lights)

400watt HPS sylavania grolux with ballast

total inc p&p = £82


now also im trying to save money on the electric bill. will a HPS bulb cost ALOT more than running 3 CFLs?

also the CFL option doesnt include any E40 sockets with plugs. so they woudl probs be a 10er each.

the HPS option seems cheapest atm but dont know how it will reflect my bill throughout the 10 weeks or however long.
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HPS (Budget 400w Grow Light: Basement Lighting Hydroponics and Plant Grow Lights) KEEP SMOKE ALIVE!!
 
caliboy80

caliboy80

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just pay an extra $10 for cheap bathroom exhaust fan and an osicilating fan... and your heat prob is solved......

peace...............:joint:
 
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