Bagzgroove
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What do you think is more important, Lumens or watts? I have read that light output is more important, but I have read conflicting reports and articles too. Thanks. . .
Simple question I hope
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Horable
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Re: Simple question I hope. . .
Lumens, 26w is enough.
Lumens, 26w is enough.
RangerDanger
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Re: Simple question I hope. . .
Simply put, watts are how much elect. the light uses, lumens is the output (what the plant uses).
Different types of lights have different watt-to-lumen ratios. Flo's emit 75 lumens per watt, HPS emits 125 lumens per watt.
For that reason, HPS is the most econimical light you can use.
For optimum growth, you want at least 6,000 lumens per sq/ft.
Lumen output are printed on most bulbs or their packaging.
The older a light is, the less lumens it puts out. For this reason, most experienced growers replace their lights every year.
Simply put, watts are how much elect. the light uses, lumens is the output (what the plant uses).
Different types of lights have different watt-to-lumen ratios. Flo's emit 75 lumens per watt, HPS emits 125 lumens per watt.
For that reason, HPS is the most econimical light you can use.
For optimum growth, you want at least 6,000 lumens per sq/ft.
Lumen output are printed on most bulbs or their packaging.
The older a light is, the less lumens it puts out. For this reason, most experienced growers replace their lights every year.
Akornpatch
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Re: Simple question I hope. . .
lumens please.
lumens please.
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Bagzgroove
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Re: Simple question I hope. . .
Thanks, This is my first time am 6 weeks into what's turning out to be half decent cab. My lumens are around 8010 from 4 cfl's and 2 circline tubes. I wanted to move to HPS but can't afford it this time around. Was trying to push up the light output for flowering with limited space and money.
Thanks again. . .Bagz
Thanks, This is my first time am 6 weeks into what's turning out to be half decent cab. My lumens are around 8010 from 4 cfl's and 2 circline tubes. I wanted to move to HPS but can't afford it this time around. Was trying to push up the light output for flowering with limited space and money.
Thanks again. . .Bagz
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Bagzgroove
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Have you had any luck flowering with those CFL's? I could add 2 more which would bump me up to 10610 lm. I'll probably do that this weekend. I'm not really too worried about temp, still between 73 - 75 degrees. This is my first real attempt and am suprised at how successful it's going so far and would like to continue to the end with CFL's. Thanks for the info. . . Bagz
Have you had any luck flowering with those CFL's? I could add 2 more which would bump me up to 10610 lm. I'll probably do that this weekend. I'm not really too worried about temp, still between 73 - 75 degrees. This is my first real attempt and am suprised at how successful it's going so far and would like to continue to the end with CFL's. Thanks for the info. . . Bagz
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