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Veg stage box for clones setup / problem

TheObserver
TheObserverstarted grow question 2 months ago
My old CFL bulb (150w) with reflector in a cardboard box Is not a good setup, way too much heat. What should I use to keep on vegetateling my 3 survival clones? A supermarket LED light? How big? Thanks
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Gnrlymsntrp81
Gnrlymsntrp81answered grow question 2 months ago
You could try these. They are for growing and not that expensive https://www.growmart.de/Caluma-LED-Stripes-Wachstum-oder-Bluete-18W
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Scrubbyjimbob
Scrubbyjimbobanswered grow question 2 months ago
CFLs aren't the best for growing really. If you are using them it's really better to have several small wattage bulbs than one big one. To not get into a long explanation, the conversion of electricity to light becomes less efficient -aka produces more heat- the higher wattage you go. If you don't want to replace the light yet, get it out of that box. Some fresh air and a little airflow might fix the problem. If you DO wanna replace the light, LED is the way to go for heat management. You don't really need an expensive grow light for veg, I use a LED shoplight(100w actual draw) and it does fine. Just be aware when shopping LEDs that a lot of manufacturers like to brag about "wattage equivalency" which doesn't really mean jack- look for the actual wattage pulled from your plug in.
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Gnrlymsntrp81
Gnrlymsntrp81answered grow question 2 months ago
Or you can go cheap https://www.besled.de/led-batten-titro-18w-tageslicht-6400k-aluminium-60cm
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