CFL Lighting

[TeddyTough]

Well after doing research I'm still left in the dark. I can't run any expensive Lighting Set up and can't afford to struggle with heat management, so I have to go CFL.
I can't seem to find the specs I need to work out exactly how much Lumen they release. I have a space 120 x 120 x 200 and would like to grow x4 plants. Could anyone tell me how many dual spectrum CLF lamps I will need? Thanks in advance. Please I don't need all the specs I know you know your s#@t that's why I'm asking. The lamen answer please.

 

[TeddyTough]

Ok I want to grow
X4 Plants
120 x 120 x 200 space
How many CFL 250 w Dual spectrum will I need? Anybody!

I don't need specs just how many to hang.

 

[Pennywise]

4 plants I'd hang several, cfl isn't the most efficient lights out there.

 

[TeddyTough]

Hi @Pennywise
Thank you for the response. Ok yes I understand several. By several do you mean 4 or 5 or 6? I had a friend give me three lamps he said he grew with but I just don't see it happening. They are low watt CFL x2-150,s and x1-125. I just don't see it working. So I want to hang 250 w just don't know how many.

 

[TeddyTough]

Hi @Pennywise
Thank you for the response. Ok yes I understand several. By several do you mean 4 or 5 or 6? I had a friend give me three lamps he said he grew with but I just don't see it happening. They are low watt CFL x2-150,s and x1-125. I just don't see it working. So I want to hang 250 w just don't know how many.

Dual Spectrum.

 

[Pennywise]

I'd say 6 or more, 4 plants will take a lot of light if they're any size.

 

[TeddyTough]

I'd say 6 or more, 4 plants will take a lot of light if they're any size.

Thanks I will give that a try. I'll let you know how they are doing.

 

[Pennywise]

You can start a journal and have people follow your grow, here's a link to help get you started.
Journals in Progress

 

[TeddyTough]

My Space and plants.
2x Amazing Haze (small)
1x Girl Scout Cookies (Big)

Those are the weaker lights.

 

[Pennywise]

Nice setup, just need to get some light on them now.

 

[TeddyTough]

Thanks. Yes Agreed. A little broke but plans to be made hopefully I get it right.

 

[Pennywise]

Don't over complicate things keep it simple and basic.

 

[TeddyTough]

That's what I'm trying. Standard Soil Compost Medium. No feed yet, just water. On a 24 light cycle. Need to make space to keep the Haze in veg mode and change to 12/12 soon so the Cookies can bake

 

[Pennywise]

Are they Autos?

 

[TeddyTough]

Yes they are.

 

[TeddyTough]

Any advise?

 

[Pennywise]

Your fine, you said you're running lights 24/0 so just checking. I run my autos 20/4 to give them a short rest cycle each day.

 

[TeddyTough]

That sounds good. Do they do better with a break. If I changed it would help with the heat management. I'll start it in 30 min on a 20/4. See how they do.

 

[KingJoe83]

Hi @Pennywise
Thank you for the response. Ok yes I understand several. By several do you mean 4 or 5 or 6? I had a friend give me three lamps he said he grew with but I just don't see it happening. They are low watt CFL x2-150,s and x1-125. I just don't see it working. So I want to hang 250 w just don't know how many.

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[KingJoe83]

Your fine, you said you're running lights 24/0 so just checking. I run my autos 20/4 to give them a short rest cycle each day.

I do the same I’m a firm believer tjevroots need that cool down period and dark period to help develop the root system to