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Old 12-07-2011, 11:27 AM
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Hello everybody

I have two 4 foot shop light fixtures over my growing area. The fixtures allow for two T8 bulbs each.
What combination of bulbs would be best for optimal growing and flowering?
4 plant bulbs, 2 cool white combined with daylight/sunlight bulbs, warm white, full spectrum? So many choices ...
I have become confused

Your input would be greately appreciated!
Thank you!

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Old 12-07-2011, 12:51 PM
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My recommendation would be 4 bulbs in the neighborhood of 6400°K color temperature (it will be right on the bulb).
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I use the Alto II Daylight Deluxe 6500K bulbs from Home Depot. Box of ten is about $30.
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I use the Alto II Daylight Deluxe 6500K bulbs from Home Depot. Box of ten is about $30.
Me too.

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Roy, Merlyn,

Thank you very much for the quick response.
That was precisely the information I was looking for.

Margit

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Thank You Bill.

I will be making a trip to the local Home Depot tonight.

Margit
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I dont know how your getting anything useful light wise from Home Depot. We have 2 kinds of flouro lights at my Home Depot. Kinds you dont need and "Out of Stock"
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I dont know how your getting anything useful light wise from Home Depot. We have 2 kinds of flouro lights at my Home Depot. Kinds you dont need and "Out of Stock"
Look again. A bunch of Houston area HDs show substantial quantities of "Philips 40-Watt Daylight Deluxe Linear Fluorescent Light Bulb (10-Pack)" as in-stock, per their website.
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Old 12-11-2011, 03:31 PM
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I dont know how your getting anything useful light wise from Home Depot. We have 2 kinds of flouro lights at my Home Depot. Kinds you dont need and "Out of Stock"
Hello RJSquirrel,
I am happy to say that I called two HD's here in the area and both had Daylight Delux 10 packs in stock. Even the smaller store that is closer to where I live.

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