homemade CFL light

[philmb]

Hey all.
Was gonna buy a new 600 hps today before realising my credt card was maxed out!!... I suppose a month in Thailand will do that! =)

Anyway decided to make my own CFL light. Just looking for any tips. I suppose i just make a reflector and stick a heap of bulbs under it?

Does a mixture of high k (bluer) bulbs and lower k (reder) bulbs sound like a good idea? say 50/50?

Never made on before and a little sceptical so any tips or ideas muchly appreciated..

Thanks, also if made well do you see much difference in growth than if useing a "propper" light?

Thanks...

 

[h.h.]

Three of these.
http://www.electronicplus.com/images/products/700V-BOX.jpg
3 of these
http://www.google.com/products/cata...=X&ei=KFTzTf67NJC-sAP62bDZCw&ved=0CIYBEPMCMAA

1 of these
http://www.gethealthyharlem.org/sites/default/files/images/power_strip.jpg

and some zip ties to keep them in place when hung upside down.
Use 6500K for veg. Up to about 12"-18" before penetration problems.

 

[philmb]

Sorry if a stupid question.

What you meen by 'penetration problems?'

 

[FreezerBoy]

Lamps can only penetrate so far before the light becomes ineffectual. CFLs effective range is the MUCH lower than HIDs.

 

[h.h.]

Just about anything for a hood. 6500k stays pretty cool and generally won't burn when in contact with tops and a hood won't retain a lot of heat or melt easy. Single bulbs may be easier to fit into your grow area. I actually prefer 4 footers.
Inverted dog food bags are often white on the inside and can be hung as curtains for reflection or used as a ceiling.