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CFL Wattage for Distance
    #25615750 - 11/15/18 06:20 AM (6 years, 2 months ago)

Hey, I'm just starting out and had a question. For a Clear Monotub that's over 3 Feet from the light source (possibly 4 Feet or more from where the growing is actually occurring) should I be using a 60 Watt CFL or a 100 Watt CFL? The area is also semi-shadowed from a shelf above. I want to make sure I don't screw anything up, lol.

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Re: CFL Wattage for Distance [Re: Shinybear]
    #25615841 - 11/15/18 07:20 AM (6 years, 2 months ago)

I don't think it really matters. I like to have the light on the tub if using the reflector type lights. If you're using ambient light, the way the mushrooms lean might let you know to turn the tub.


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Re: CFL Wattage for Distance [Re: ShroomyToons]
    #25615952 - 11/15/18 08:56 AM (6 years, 2 months ago)

60 watt is good.  i like to conserve power wherever i can.  u just wanna make sure its 65k on the spectrum


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Re: CFL Wattage for Distance [Re: TedsDead]
    #25616387 - 11/15/18 12:32 PM (6 years, 2 months ago)

60 W or 60 W equivalent, which will be 8-12 W? 60 W CFL is a grow light, which is not needed.

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Re: CFL Wattage for Distance [Re: teladi]
    #25617469 - 11/15/18 09:43 PM (6 years, 2 months ago)

Cubes grow in fields pretty much in full sun in places like Florida.  I've got 100 Watts of 6500K LED's for an SGFC and 2 shoeboxes.

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Re: CFL Wattage for Distance [Re: weedshops]
    #25617684 - 11/15/18 11:39 PM (6 years, 2 months ago)

Not sure why you thinking I'm saying don't use high wattage lighting. Of course you can. However:

1. It's not needed, but its your electrity bill.
2. Excess heat will screw things up.

Especially when you have one per shelf in a sealed walk in grow room.

I have a few 100W LEDs that I use as flood lights. I can't look directly at them. You do you, I guess.

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