Nearing my first grow, ever, yes any plantlife. (DWC)

[Anoney]

Got my hands on a few more auto seeds, updated the list. Might just try to start a couple with Nartak 's friends variant

[Anoney]

I think I can get my hands on a few OSRAM DULUX TWIST 23W 6500K 1,600 lm CFL's. I'll make my own reflector. Hopefully those will get me through veg stage until I get my order. I'll update you if I get my hands on those CFLs.

[Farmall]

Of course, I don't want to know where you are but I was at Lowe's and Home Depot and they have a blister pak of 4 100W CFL at 6500K for $10.00 If you are not near a Lowe's or Depot...Sorry

[Anoney]

Farmall Unfortunately I am not near any of those.

[Anoney]

Another update

Ordered:
x6 Philips Tornado Spiral 23W (103W Equivalent) 6500K 1,450 lumen.
x1 Philips Tornado Spiral 15W 2700K 970 lumen.
7 in 1 socket splitter

I'll later use these for early veg stages, so it's not completely wasted. What do you guys think?

[Farmall]

Wow, I like that spider thing splitter... D.A.A.G.69 is right... keep an eye on that load. As an anal retentive, I went around with my non contact infrared thermometer gun and check heat build up in wires. I am running some big bulbs. I’ve found the greater heat build up at the connections mostly< where two cords connect together

[Anoney]

Says its good for 60-watt LED bulbs, energy saving light bulbs or any other 25 watt bulbs. But i'll still keep an eye out for it!
Also thinking about making a "cone" like reflector made from mylar and some steel wires, or is that not necessary?

[D.A.A.S.69]

That sounds like a good idea, just try to keep your light kinda close, like 2inches away, at the furtherest, for mature plants, a little further away for seedlings an young plants.
I used one of those, but mine only held 5cfls, I liked that thing, but I tore it up by accident, lol. I like yours alot better! !!
Seedlings an very young plants, don't need very much light at all.
Happy Growing.

[Anoney]

Just waiting for my CFLs to start soon! I really can't waiiiiiit

[Nartak]

Oh jelly lil Nartak!!

[Anoney]

Update:
A few things arrived today for my future seedling/clones
Unfortunately one bulb was broken during shipment.

One step closer!

[Anoney]

Got my hands on this beauty too, thinking about cutting it in 2 equal pieces and drilling holes for 6 E27 23W CFLs, one for 2700K & another for 6400K. Suggestions?

[Anoney]

Update:
So I decided to cut the reflector into four pieces instead of two. Was surprisingly easy with a carpet knife and some electrical tape! (gotta use that magnificent mind of mine).




Went for four bulbs each. A bit tricky with a hole saw made for wood, not my prettiest work but it will do!



Perfect fit!




Philips Tornado 15W 2700K 970lm & Osram Twist 23W 6500K 1600lm
This might just work after all




Now just three left to drill!
See you later!

[Farmall]

Is it me or are the photos missing above?

[furrysparkle]

Missing here too.

[Anoney]

Hopefully fixed now! Farmall furrysparkle

[furrysparkle]

Looking good. Love your ingenuity!