Will this work for just this one time and one plant

twistit^

twistit^

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So I made a quick set up in my closet, just for shits and giggles to see how it would do. I am going to be building a nice set up, soon in my attic " Any Suggestions?"
I was wondering if it will grow right, and just do what it is suppose to do?
I have one plant 3 1/2" tall. I have two 100 watt lights about 3-4 inches away from it, a fan on high, and a thermometer in there. The lights are just regular lamp lights, GE Extra Soft White, 100 Watt each, Light Output: 1585 Lumens. I dont know if this will work for just this one time, so I figured I'd turn to you all here on this wonderful website!!!
I dont have a picture of the set up but if you need one let me know and i'll take one.
The temp is usually around 85-89 Never seen it hit 90 once it gets near 90 it drops.
 
desertrat

desertrat

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get two more light fixtures and four compact fluorescent lights(cfl) of the highest wattage you can get and then use those four instead of the two ge lightbulbs. you won;t get much bud at all from them.
 
twistit^

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desertrat said:
get two more light fixtures and four compact fluorescent lights(cfl) of the highest wattage you can get and then use those four instead of the two ge lightbulbs. you won;t get much bud at all from them.
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Ok sounds goos, i'll see what I can do. Thanks for the info, what is wattage should I get though? Suggestions?
 
desertrat

desertrat

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get as large as you can find/afford but at least the 42 actual watt size (not the "equivalent" watts they're advertised by).
 
twistit^

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desertrat said:
get as large as you can find/afford but at least the 42 actual watt size (not the "equivalent" watts they're advertised by).
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You lost me, what do you mean the 42 actual watt size?
And not the equivalent watts that they are advertised by???
You lost me man :?
 
desertrat

desertrat

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cfl's are advertised based on the light they send out compared to an incandescent bulb (the kind you have now). so you buy a cfl bulb that only uses 42 watts of energy but it's called a 100 watt equivalent bulb.
 
twistit^

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desertrat said:
cfl's are advertised based on the light they send out compared to an incandescent bulb (the kind you have now). so you buy a cfl bulb that only uses 42 watts of energy but it's called a 100 watt equivalent bulb.
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Ooo ok, I get it thanks.
So I should just get something higher then 100?
Like probably 150 or 200 if I can find them?
Im not a the brightest color in the rainbow when it comes to this.
 
twistit^

twistit^

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desertrat said:
get as large as you can find/afford but at least the 42 actual watt size (not the "equivalent" watts they're advertised by).
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Ok money isn't really an issue.
But will it say the actual watt size on the box? Im guessing it will, but I just want to make sure.
 
desertrat

desertrat

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what fun would it be if we all knew everything??

anyway, i keep quoting actual watts because that's what everyone on this site uses. people in the real world use the equivalent watts. if you go to a store and ask for a 100 watt cfl bulb you will get a 42 actual watt bulb. get it?

that said, get as large as you can find, place them on all four sides of the plant, and it should grow fine. four 42 actual watt bulbs will be enough.
 
twistit^

twistit^

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desertrat said:
what fun would it be if we all knew everything??

anyway, i keep quoting actual watts because that's what everyone on this site uses. people in the real world use the equivalent watts. if you go to a store and ask for a 100 watt cfl bulb you will get a 42 actual watt bulb. get it?

that said, get as large as you can find, place them on all four sides of the plant, and it should grow fine. four 42 actual watt bulbs will be enough.
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Yes I get it thank you for your help, I appreciate it. It was very useful, I am now going to purchase some bulbs, if the plant does good. Im going to send you a fat joint :joint: Or maybe two :joint::joint: :smile:
 
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