Cheap, Easy, Effective, CFL Rig

[Mollisol]

A super easy CFL rig. All these parts can be purchased at your local big box hardware store or ordered online. It works well from germination to small plant in vegetative state.

Parts:
10.5-inch clamp light
Bulb extenders (x2)
Bulb splitter
45-watt CFLs (x2) Daylight bulbs or 6500 Kelvin or similar

Assemble as shown in pictures.
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[SoOrbudgal]

got one but not the splitter i'm using right now for abit xtra heat in my tent, but use it primarly for seedlings an clones.

 

[dirtymike]

I like them wood boxes you have under your pots

 

[Rwise]

LOL, add 2 more splitters and you have a 4 way. I started my indoor with twisty bulbs, they do ok, but you will be happier with a decent LED.

 

[dirtymike]

SF1000D from spider farms are on sale for 70 bucks presidents sale. those spiral bulbs aint cheap! I had this set up with 4 lights(8 bulbs) $$

 

[SoOrbudgal]

Hi dirtymike those old boxes i've kept for over 40yrs i had to down size my house and left alot of my wood scrapes i use to use for elevators at my old property so a now make do. As long as they are clean free from bugs i use them. And you just can't beat the 100watt LED boards these days.

 

[changeofpace2014]

produces best results for germination and seedlings hands down...One could wire together 250 w cfl pretty easy, like you did.

 

[dirtymike]

I still have my 4 light CFL. It just runs to hot. Sure does make them seedlings stand up quick and spread out. Ive had then ready for a pot in a week.

 

[changeofpace2014]

I agree, CFL with a little heat pad will crank out roots..