phalaenopsis fc
 

is 1,500 a good fc for phalenopsis?

I grow Phalaenopsis bellina, equestris, lindenii and schilleriana indoors under CFL at approx 1000 footcandles for 13-14 hrs daily, and they flower at least once a year.

okay, do you have a timer for you lights? i dont have one, so i guess i will be running down at night to turn the lights off

My CFL are on timers, on for 14 hrs daily year round. I got the timer from local hardware store <$10 each - make sure you get ones with a (third) grounding pin.

do i need a timer for each light? or could i use one for the power strip

A timer is rated for the amount of voltage it can handle - so read the label. A 120V timer can control 2x 42W CFL via a power strip, etc.

i have 8 hoods that hold 2 40w bulbs each. so ill have to get a bigger one or something. i also have to use two power strips to facilitate all the plugs

is this what you are talking about?Digital Light Timers - Improvements Catalog