In a 3'x'3x7' grow tent, would supplementing the light with cfl bulbs be helpful or needed?
1716704
One of these lights would work PERFECTLY for a 3 ' x 3' area! Using the math for the calculated light spread, you would be able to lower the panel to 13.5" of height and still have awesome core coverage to all sides of the room.
2202032
yes. you could use standard base incandescent or cfl bulbs, but it looks best with 3" globe bulbs.
1956574
A 300 watt LED is quite powerful. It's more than enough for a 2x4 tent IMO. Go for it!
2018089
Yes I currently use a LED bulb on my set up. It works perfectly. I also used a CFL for a while but switched to LED for efficiency.
446792
I have a 4" inline without a filter and 2- 300 watt led lights in the tent and it gets tight late in veg. Does have plenty of openings for ducting, etc ... But you will loose at least 1 foot in actual tent height with lights and fan installed inside..
1311581
I don't think that would be necessary considering the size of the tent, your best bet would be to use a 4" fan with small scrubber evacuating the stale air and moisture out while you use a small clip fan to keep the air moving inside. Also be aware that anything beyond 250-300 HID watts is going to bring the temperature way up unless you have your vent running through a cool tube on the lamp. I hope that helps you out, good luck!!
1265247
An LED bulb should be fine. But I am doubtful that it will work to reduce power to the Heath fixture.
116393
It provides a dim spot of light more like a 10 watt bulb. You are NOTwrong! There is a 18 watt CFL bug light that provides a more useful amount of light
341089
Sorry I returned this lamp due to shipping damage, but if memory serves me yes you can use a smaller CFL bulb in this fixture equivalent to a 100 watt incandescent. Hope this helps out!
2062751
no, you'd never get those big bulbs in (well maybe two on opposing sides)I'd look at the Linco Flora X Lights, they hold 4 bulbs, aren't expensive and come with a nice softbox.
1496738
I would assume so. It just provides power to your fixture, so if your fixture can do CFL, then you should be fine.
2221813
you need at least a 85w CFL (300w) equivalent light source. I suggest that you purchase two of them. The 45W (120W) equivalent light source is just not adequate. (400W) would be better but your light socket may not be rated for this one.
1491877
if it works, it will be fine. light is not strong however because it is a cfl, not hot either.
1820468
As I'm sure you're aware, 1200W will heat a room above the tolerance of about anything but cactus. A relatively tiny space such as tent will require MASSIVE air moving equipment and likely the tent you choose will not have any provision for such air movement. I would strongly recommend you research the lumen/sq ft requirement of whatever you're growing.I'm currently generating about 10,000 lumens. I have 5 fans (2 to ram air in, 3 to extract) and I'm still getting a 12 degree (F) rise over the temp outside the tent. Take care and have a fire extinguisher present.
624637
yeah, I have a 60w incandescent in mine, so I wouldn't see why a CFL wouldn't work.
209657
That is what I used the light for. I bought 2, 1 for each light needed. Just read up on the turtle you have so you can buy appropriate bulbs. Also found the shorter bulbs (lower wattage) fit better regarding dome clearance & siting s\flat when bulb is in.
488423
Depends on what and how much you're trying to grow. For one plant this is great, as the number of plants increase you will eventually need more lights.