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Lighting Change

Discussion in 'General Plant Topics' started by aronson, Aug 22, 2005.

  1. aronson

    aronson Prolific Poster

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    Hello all,

    Woke this morning to find that my one of my two CF bulbs (a 55W/6500K) was split at the end. With no LFS in convenient driving distance I ran to the local electrical supply house and picked up all they had in stock -- a 55W/3500K.

    Is this a bulb I should refrain from using for the long term? Aside from it's garish red hue is this a bulb that will be of benefit or detrement to my plants in the long term? My other bulb is a 65W 50/50.

    Then I got to thinking... Should I change both bulbs? Any suggstions?

    Thanks,
    Adam
     
    #1 aronson, Aug 22, 2005
  2. Greg Watson

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    Re: Lighting Change

    In Tom's March Barr Report on Lighting (you can read it here: http://www.barrreport.com/forums/showthread.php?t=308 ) ... Tom writes:

    Tom continues and writes:
    But here is the most important kicker in my opinion ... Tom continues to write:
    ... so ... in the end ... I think it is your perception that probably matters most ... so when you write "aside from its garish red hue" ... I think that your opinion about whether it is garish or not is the most important factor for you to consider ...

    If you like the red I suspect it will be just fine ... if you don't ... then change out the bulbs when the budget next allows for it ...

    Greg
     
    #2 Greg Watson, Aug 22, 2005
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    Re: Lighting Change

    Hellolights.com is (was?) selklinjg 8800K bulbs that have a great spectrum and COLOR for 2 for 1 pric e at 21$ sp about 11 $ ea!!!!

    Make sure you get the right pin configuration!!!!!

    Regards,
    Tom Barr
     
    #3 Tom Barr, Aug 25, 2005
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