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Buddhalicious · 05-24-2005, 10:33 PM

Hey everyone, I'm plannin my first grow space and unfortunately i don't really have the funds to buy a 400W HPS like I want. What I DO have is a few 60 Watt Halco PureLite's sitting around. They say on th box that they can be used for plant growth. My question is, does anyone have any experience with these bulbs and growing? Thanks

Brownpants · 05-25-2005, 05:15 AM

Those halco bulbs are 60 watt incandescents, they won't be very effective for growing. You should try some compact fluorescents....They are good for a tight budget, no ballast needed, fits standard sockets and are energy efficient.
Just mount a few together and VOILA!!!! instant grow light

-Peace-

nycnoob · 05-25-2005, 06:38 AM

Well if its just like brownpants said that they are incandescent..they really shouldn't be use..and definitely compact fluoro works..but I would only recommend it during veg..unless you have a lot of watts for flowering in red spectrum..

Also if they are incandescents..they don't last long at all and produce a lot of heat..so you shouldn't use it..but you can try it..probably only for propagation and seedling grow..but that is a big maybe.

Buddhalicious · 05-25-2005, 07:08 AM

Thanks everyone, anyone know where i can get some cheap compact fluorescents online?

Brownpants · 05-25-2005, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Buddhalicious

Thanks everyone, anyone know where i can get some cheap compact fluorescents online?

You can get small ones at any walmart, hardware store type places....they are sold next to the regulat light bulbs. Or you can get larger wattage CFLs built for fish tanks etc... But, they get expensive and you would be better of with HPS or metal halide HID lights. another option, if you have the space is to buy a couple fluorescent strip lights for $20.00 each.

You can grow on a budget....It just takes longer.

Buddhalicious · 05-25-2005, 07:53 AM

What about these: https://www.atlantalightbulbs.com/eca...1000279547.htm

ProLume 1000W HPS bulbs? Would these do the trick?

Brownpants · 05-25-2005, 08:28 AM

Those would work great, except you would also need a special ballast and socket to fire up that bulb. The ballast is more expensive than the bulb. You can get a HPS light kit off ebay for around $200. You would probably need a reflector and some good ventilation as well.

05-25-2005, 09:43 AM

Check https://www.insidesun.com/index.php?a...ry&id=specials for some cheap offerings on HPS's.

It's not the only way to grow though. HPS's generate a lot of heat.

If you got a big space, go for a 430w HPS, and if you don't and/or don't want to spend a lot to the ventilation, get a 250w HPS.

Hope this helps

Buddhalicious · 05-25-2005, 06:14 PM

Thanks guys

. Fortunately I've got some time before i can get started, so I'l have some time to think through my options carefully.

05-25-2005, 09:27 PM

There are 65 watt cfl's available at homedepot for aboput $20 us. They work well for veg.

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05-24-2005, 10:33 PM	#1
Buddhalicious New Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 23	Halco PureLite bulbs? Hey everyone, I'm plannin my first grow space and unfortunately i don't really have the funds to buy a 400W HPS like I want. What I DO have is a few 60 Watt Halco PureLite's sitting around. They say on th box that they can be used for plant growth. My question is, does anyone have any experience with these bulbs and growing? Thanks
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05-25-2005, 05:15 AM	#2
Brownpants When government fears the people you have Liberty, When people fear the government you have Tyranny. Join Date: May 2005 Location: North America Posts: 510	Those halco bulbs are 60 watt incandescents, they won't be very effective for growing. You should try some compact fluorescents....They are good for a tight budget, no ballast needed, fits standard sockets and are energy efficient. Just mount a few together and VOILA!!!! instant grow light -Peace- __________________ Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them. -- Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh
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05-25-2005, 06:38 AM	#3
nycnoob sour lover Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: noob city Posts: 798	Well if its just like brownpants said that they are incandescent..they really shouldn't be use..and definitely compact fluoro works..but I would only recommend it during veg..unless you have a lot of watts for flowering in red spectrum.. Also if they are incandescents..they don't last long at all and produce a lot of heat..so you shouldn't use it..but you can try it..probably only for propagation and seedling grow..but that is a big maybe. __________________ nycnoob back from time to time..
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05-25-2005, 08:28 AM	#7
Brownpants When government fears the people you have Liberty, When people fear the government you have Tyranny. Join Date: May 2005 Location: North America Posts: 510	Those would work great, except you would also need a special ballast and socket to fire up that bulb. The ballast is more expensive than the bulb. You can get a HPS light kit off ebay for around $200. You would probably need a reflector and some good ventilation as well. __________________ Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them. -- Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh
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05-25-2005, 07:08 AM	#4
Buddhalicious New Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 23	Thanks everyone, anyone know where i can get some cheap compact fluorescents online?
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05-25-2005, 07:53 AM	#6
Buddhalicious New Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 23	What about these: https://www.atlantalightbulbs.com/eca...1000279547.htm ProLume 1000W HPS bulbs? Would these do the trick?
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05-25-2005, 09:43 AM	#8
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Check https://www.insidesun.com/index.php?a...ry&id=specials for some cheap offerings on HPS's. It's not the only way to grow though. HPS's generate a lot of heat. If you got a big space, go for a 430w HPS, and if you don't and/or don't want to spend a lot to the ventilation, get a 250w HPS. Hope this helps
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05-25-2005, 06:14 PM	#9
Buddhalicious New Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 23	Thanks guys . Fortunately I've got some time before i can get started, so I'l have some time to think through my options carefully.
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05-25-2005, 09:27 PM	#10
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	There are 65 watt cfl's available at homedepot for aboput $20 us. They work well for veg. Avid
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