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margitks

12-07-2011 11:27 AM

Which T8 combinations?

Hello everybody :waving

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 ... :shock:
I have become confused :blushing: :scratchhead:

Your input would be greately appreciated!
Thank you!

Margit

Ray	12-07-2011 12:51 PM

My recommendation would be 4 bulbs in the neighborhood of 6400°K color temperature (it will be right on the bulb).

Merlyn

12-07-2011 01:24 PM

I use the Alto II Daylight Deluxe 6500K bulbs from Home Depot. Box of ten is about $30.

billc

12-07-2011 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merlyn (Post 455692)

I use the Alto II Daylight Deluxe 6500K bulbs from Home Depot. Box of ten is about $30.

Me too.

Bill

margitks

12-07-2011 03:43 PM

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

RJSquirrel

12-10-2011 05:53 AM

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"

Jayfar

12-10-2011 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJSquirrel (Post 456218)

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.

margitks

12-11-2011 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJSquirrel (Post 456218)

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, :waving
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. :)

Margit

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