My Cheap CFL Grow Light Fixture Results in Hydroponics (Lettuce and Beans)
http://www.tomorrowsgarden.net/ This is a video showing hydroponic lettuce growing under the lights that I made in my other video “How To Build a CFL Grow Li…
25 Responses to My Cheap CFL Grow Light Fixture Results in Hydroponics (Lettuce and Beans)
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I read in MAKE Magazine the heat kills CFL bulbs. Keeping a bulb pointed
down will shorten it’s life due to heat. It’s best to keep CFL bulbs
shining on side. I have never had a high powered CFL die for my plants. I
have a ceiling fan in my kitchen that has CFL bulbs pointed down and they
die every few months. I’d use a little fan if you have an expensive bulb.
You most likely have 90 days to return at these stores so HOLD THAT RECEIPT!
SleestaksRule
October 22, 2014 at 10:08 am
IM USEINg 4 CFLS ON SOME HERB AND I CANT BELIEVE THE GREAT SPECTRUM CFLS
PUT OUT . cfl for life
Mr420ways
October 22, 2014 at 10:32 am
I thinks so, as long as they don’t get huge. I grew small dwarf tomato
plants under them and they produced.
SleestaksRule
October 22, 2014 at 10:56 am
—-Help!!!—— Im using a 6500k 23 watt CFL to grow a single plant at
the moment is that adequate lighting? (it was the highest wattage full
6500K I could find or can I use the lower spectrum bulbs as well?) Im
growing Scarlett runners, peppers and tomato in a bubbleponic setup.
—–HELP——
BinaryReaper
October 22, 2014 at 11:26 am
They are on 16 hours, then 8 hours off per day.
SleestaksRule
October 22, 2014 at 12:09 pm
what model lights are they? where can i get them? thanks
jugglzO
October 22, 2014 at 12:56 pm
im having a hard time getting my lettuce roots to grow big enough for my
systems.can anyone tell me what the lowest recommended light wattage would
be and if that could be my problem?
contactingdave
October 22, 2014 at 1:22 pm
hey how you doin just wondering were could i buy one of those light fixturs
from?
bobmob20
October 22, 2014 at 1:30 pm
Sad people marked my post as negative, it really is a fun grow. Hmm have
fun having a closed mind.
GDrDell
October 22, 2014 at 1:59 pm
how much to you pay in utilities? I like the idea tho.
NeoGeo70
October 22, 2014 at 2:25 pm
i think is so dumb growing beans nd lettuce lmao its really not worth it
when u can go nd buy it at the supermarket. grow weed shit u cant buy that
at any market in usa
Luis Llanes
October 22, 2014 at 2:37 pm
Hey bro u think the 65 watt bulb they sell st home depot is good for veg
it’s 2700k can I use it for flowering or what can I do I’m a beginer bro
plz any tips could help
Hc Turbo
October 22, 2014 at 3:34 pm
Actually you can get a surprising amount of nutrition from eating
marijuana.
CaptainBeerman1098
October 22, 2014 at 4:21 pm
Ever notice that most of the videos you go on how to make a hydroponic
system there is always weed comments. Is that all U druggies think of?
Daniel Gamble
October 22, 2014 at 5:20 pm
Hi , i am new to gardening and i just purchased Zoo Med Ocean Sun 10,000K
420 Daylight Bulb T8 32 Watts, 48-Inch and Zoo Med Ultra Sun Trichromatic
Super Daylight 6500K Fluorescent Bulb T8 32 Watt, 48-Inch for my t8 shop
light from walmart. I am starting seedling for my little garden which is
mostly heirloom veggies my veggies are becoming “leggy”? and i was told to
get a plant light which is to expenisve so i bought some pvc pipe and made
a stand will these bulbs work?
tabbypoo22
October 22, 2014 at 5:29 pm
Is there any danger of starting a fire with these sorts of homemade lights?
Has it ever happened to you? I’d be reticent about leaving home with them
on…
DN
October 22, 2014 at 6:00 pm
doesnt the water evaporation endanger the bulb? im thinking on buying a big
cfl to grow as well and for aquarium use. but maybe protecting the lamp
with some plexiglass
Enrique Goitia
October 22, 2014 at 6:06 pm
that is so sexy man
jake4569
October 22, 2014 at 6:55 pm
@SleestaksRule 😀 That’s so good to know. Why is it that some t5 lights
online are so expensive? What makes one (4 bulb, 2′ T5 grow light) 150$ and
another one 350$?
DN
October 22, 2014 at 7:12 pm
I’ve grown lettuce and peppers with just 23 watt Cfl’s. I’ve even grown
with just a 8watt 2 foot cfl.
Richie Bowen
October 22, 2014 at 7:39 pm
hi. my questions to you is, do you ever turn off the lights on your indoor
garden?
shayne caesar
October 22, 2014 at 8:14 pm
thanx so much
keepermykitty
October 22, 2014 at 9:12 pm
@SleestaksRule I tried doing half the lumens but its only working out for
seedlings Im going to buy 2 more bulbs tonight. I’m using some ultra CLF’s
they’re a little smaller and output 1600 lumens each (23 watt). I’ll just
use 4 and get your output and hopefully a pretty harvest like yours!
infringinator
October 22, 2014 at 9:56 pm
@SleestaksRule well I bought extra bulbs so my total wattage will be 86,
and big time lumens 🙂 I’m using a bathroom beauty bar fixture lol so my
setup isnt as professional as yours.
infringinator
October 22, 2014 at 10:31 pm
Hey, SleestaksRule, can you help me? Im planning to plant lettuce indoors
too, with a small nft system, I want to ask how long these grow lights are
on. Is it on 24/7? 12 hours a day? Btw, those lettuce looks yummy. Good job
there, bro.
Jhai Fullantes
October 22, 2014 at 10:55 pm