Recycling light fixtures I already own, suggestions plz? - New Growers - International Cannagraphic Magazine Forums

Presto_D · 03-12-2010, 06:54 PM

I already repurposed a three socket pole lamp. Took apart its segments and put the top portion with 3 100w CFL bulbs and all the slack cord into my cabinet.

Now that I have seedlings, I want to give them even more light. They'll be going outside soon, but I want to give them the best start possible.

I have a 24" blacklight bar. Yes I know better than to use a blacklight! It has standard fluoro connectors on the bulb, so I wanted to know what sort of new bulb I should put in there.

I'm growing Early Wonder Skunk autoflowers, so I only really need flowering spectrum.
I've seen short tubes like this at Home Depot, mostly they're for aquariums, but I saw a red striped box too.

What temp light should I look for? 2700k is pretty warm, right? I need the warmest temp with the most lumens I can get, right?

facelift · 03-13-2010, 08:14 AM

None of my lights were purchase. They were all from recycled fixtures gathering dust. the only thing I had to buy were the bulbs.

It's a good message to reuse old light fixtures that are in good condition.

Can't help with the tube. I've never used one.

03-12-2010, 06:54 PM	#1
Presto_D Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: PNW Posts: 134	Recycling light fixtures I already own, suggestions plz? I already repurposed a three socket pole lamp. Took apart its segments and put the top portion with 3 100w CFL bulbs and all the slack cord into my cabinet. Now that I have seedlings, I want to give them even more light. They'll be going outside soon, but I want to give them the best start possible. I have a 24" blacklight bar. Yes I know better than to use a blacklight! It has standard fluoro connectors on the bulb, so I wanted to know what sort of new bulb I should put in there. I'm growing Early Wonder Skunk autoflowers, so I only really need flowering spectrum. I've seen short tubes like this at Home Depot, mostly they're for aquariums, but I saw a red striped box too. What temp light should I look for? 2700k is pretty warm, right? I need the warmest temp with the most lumens I can get, right? __________________ EWS seeds, several generations in, better than the neighbors!
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03-13-2010, 08:14 AM	#2
facelift This is the money you could be saving if you grow your own weed Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: At Home Posts: 1,560	None of my lights were purchase. They were all from recycled fixtures gathering dust. the only thing I had to buy were the bulbs. It's a good message to reuse old light fixtures that are in good condition. Can't help with the tube. I've never used one. __________________ That was not a signature, sorry.
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