Look at this.. 200 Watt CFs, looks great. If it was just available here
http://www.ecogrow.com/index.c....3946531
http://www.ecogrow.com/index.c....3946531
Yes, over driven lights work well for growing cp.[b said:Quote[/b] (tekknoschtev @ Mar. 30 2006,12:54)]Some questions about different lighting as well. Has anyone here experimented with ODNO (Over Drive Normal Output) Flourescent bulbs? I currently have one of my coral grow-out tanks lit with four 20W NO Flourescent bulbs that have been overdriven to 56W. From my reef keeping background, I understand watts isnt a judgement, but thats the only measurement I have for sure. The best part, is that the total cost for that setup was <$50.
Also, in the fish/planted tank hobbies, while it is relatively new (relatively) there are new T5 High Output (HO) bulbs out that many people are nearly worshiping due to the similar PAR ratings as MH bulbs, yet they run much cooler, their ballasts run cooler, they dont require as much space, and are overall more efficient. Just curious as to if anyone has used these in normal plant growning, or carnivorous plant growing.
On top of that, the light I am planning on using is a 65W Lights of America flood light. They sell them at Home Depot for $34, and it incudes the bulb (which is about $15 to replace). supposedly it has the same output as a 500W halogen bulb, though I wouldnt even say it comes close. Thats at least my plan, as it comse with a 6,7k bulb already, and I have the fixture laying around doing nothing at the moment.
Much of my perspective might be clouded due to much of the lighting I'm used to using being taylored for corals, but I was just curious as to how it compares. Again, VERY fascinating article.
I know that one member did the over driven fluorescent lights, and they worked really well. Just make sure that the plants are at least 3 inches away from the lights.[b said:Quote[/b] (tekknoschtev @ Mar. 30 2006,6:48)]Thanks dewy. I'm not entirely sure what exactly I am going to use, my goal is to be able to grow them outside and just bring them in for dormancy during the winter (SE Michigan gets too chilly for them based upon what I've read). But in the time being, I think that I'll end up using the LOA fixture since I alread have it.
I was mostly curious as to if others had experimented with the methods. Thanks for the quick reply.
I know the feeling.[b said:Quote[/b] (tekknoschtev @ April 01 2006,10:29)]Winters get too cold here for even a cold garage (sub zero from time to time, average in the single digits to 20degrees)