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lighting using cold cathode bulbs from computers (CCFL) for grow lights

franzb69

franzb69

Since I live in a very warm (if not hot) country and that I can't find any proper grow lights here. I might as well use CCFLs as grow lights. What do you guys think? I'll just use 12v inverters as a power source. And since they're just CCFLs they'll be cheap to run for long hours (20 hours a day, best for peppers right?).

What do you guys think? As on my seed starting station that i'm planning.

They're available in UV, Red, White, Green, Blue colors.

I'm guessing I should use a combination of UV (probably 4), Red (just one or two to get the full spectrum), White (2-4) and maybe even blue.

Any advice? comments?
 
sample pic of the bulbs:

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link of the exact brand and model i plan to use

here it is in action:

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I plan on using a bunch of 'em together. My seed starting station isn't large, just a desk. So it might work. Not sure. =D
 
What are they?

After a short initial investigation it seems they will not output much light.
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was worried about that too.

guess i'm gonna have to go with standard florescent lights then.

thanks
 
Standard fluros are what I use. dual 40 watt t12 fixtures. They are pretty cheap and last a few years before needing replacement. I got my fixtures for 10 bucks a piece and the bulbs can be had for about 3 bucks a piece I think
 
Alright. Thanks millworkman!

just gotta save up.

living on student's allowance for the next 8 months and all that is bad for the cash flow.
 
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