say you already have a 400 HPS, is it worth going over to CFL's instead? I saw some thread on them and it was like 586 watts if I was not mistaken and 46,000 or so lumens. A 400 MH has 40k lumens, and hps 50k. so to me, it seems like more lumens/watt, greater intensity, and more efficient with the HID's. But some swear by the CFL's so what is the truth and what is just someone's warm and fuzzy sentiments and preferences? That grow in that thread looked good, no question CFL's can produce good results, but is it better than HID's? My guess is no. They may be better than low wattage HID's (250 and under), and better than conventional flo's, but better than HID's? I don't know, you tell me! thanks
edit: yes light distribution may be better with more smaller lights but penetration would not be as good. heat may be less with the CFL's or would it? anyway with proper ventilation that would not matter much. so again please let me know what type of light you would use and why.
edit: yes light distribution may be better with more smaller lights but penetration would not be as good. heat may be less with the CFL's or would it? anyway with proper ventilation that would not matter much. so again please let me know what type of light you would use and why.