Light Advice?

Coreyviper · Jul 1, 2011

So I am going to purchase a Jiffy-7 Heated Peat Pellet Greenhouse to germinate my new seeds. My question is, what will the best light to give them from germination to transplanting outside? Obviously they wouldn't be under the light for very long. Also, I would be needing to provide light for MAXIMUM of 72 pellet pots. I may/probably won't germinate that many at one time, but ya never know. :lol:

Here is a link to the product. Heated greenhouse

RouteBound · Jul 2, 2011

I use a 4ft 4bulb t-5 unit. does a great job. I also start seeds in a dvd case with wet paper towel on top of the fixture.

Coreyviper · Jul 2, 2011

RouteBound said:
I use a 4ft 4bulb t-5 unit. does a great job. I also start seeds in a dvd case with wet paper towel on top of the fixture.

Where did you buy said unit? Or where can I find one? Sorry, completely new here.

RouteBound · Jul 2, 2011

I got it from htg. I'm new to and dont know if i can say the websites name.

Nova · Jul 2, 2011

Of course you can bro. Spill the beans! We join to help not hinder!

RouteBound · Jul 2, 2011

Htgsupply.com is the site they have some great deals on there.
My 6" inline fan and my two t-5 units came from them.

AlabamaJack · Jul 2, 2011

Personally, I would not spend the money on a T-5 setup if you are just going to be raising a few plants...just use 42W (150W equivalent) CFLs...how big a space are you going to light?

DiggingDogFarm · Jul 2, 2011

Sunlight is always the best option, but in lieu of that, I'd go with the 150 watt equivalent CFLs.

~Dig

millworkman · Jul 2, 2011

For what you want, go with the cfls.

SuperHot · Jul 2, 2011

RouteBound said:
I got it from htg. I'm new to and dont know if i can say the websites name.

YES YOU CAN!!!

I also use the 4'/T5's which they have preformed quite well for me.

Coreyviper · Jul 2, 2011

AlabamaJack said:
Personally, I would not spend the money on a T-5 setup if you are just going to be raising a few plants...just use 42W (150W equivalent) CFLs...how big a space are you going to light?

I only need the light to supply light for the 72 pellet pot greenhouse, until I move them outside. It maybe at the MOST two feet long?

Coreyviper · Jul 2, 2011

Is this what you guys are talking about with the CFLs? Do I just put them into lamps or something? Sorry if I seem like I don't know what i'm talking about. Its because I don't!

SuperHot · Jul 2, 2011

That's right!!

Just visit a lowel's or a home depot store and you'll be able to see for yourself.

Coreyviper · Jul 3, 2011

SuperHot said:
That's right!!

Just visit a lowel's or a home depot store and you'll be able to see for yourself.

Okay, so I went to Lowes today. Will something like this work with a CFL bulb screwed in? Btw, they only carry a 50w (150w equivalent Will that bulb do the job?

AlabamaJack · Jul 3, 2011

yes, the fixtures will work but the metal will get hot...just don't touch it...

home depot...

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202067799/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

Lowes..doesn't look like they carry the 42 watt CFLs...

if you aren't in a big hurry, order them online...

http://www.1000bulbs.com/product/6828/FC42-S65.html

RouteBound · Jul 3, 2011

A cfl would be the cheaper route and would definalty get the job done.

Coreyviper · Jul 3, 2011

AlabamaJack said:
yes, the fixtures will work but the metal will get hot...just don't touch it...

home depot...

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202067799/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

Lowes..doesn't look like they carry the 42 watt CFLs...

if you aren't in a big hurry, order them online...

http://www.1000bulbs.com/product/6828/FC42-S65.html

I thought CFL's didn't put out a lot of heat?

AlabamaJack · Jul 3, 2011

Coreyviper said:
I thought CFL's didn't put out a lot of heat?

the "balast" end will get pretty hot...hotter than a 40 watt shop light and not nearly as hot as an HID or HPS

Coreyviper · Jul 3, 2011

AlabamaJack said:
the "balast" end will get pretty hot...hotter than a 40 watt shop light and not nearly as hot as an HID or HPS

Ah, okay then. Well any other advice on what I could screw that cfl bulb into that won't be so hot?

AlabamaJack · Jul 3, 2011

Coreyviper said:
Ah, okay then. Well any other advice on what I could screw that cfl bulb into that won't be so hot?

If you are a DIYer...you can buy the standard ceramic light fixtures, mount them to something, wire it and plug it in...

another option is this...I use three of the 6 socket lightbars in my growbox..

http://www.homedepot.com/Bath/h_d1/N-5yc1vZaq6k/R-100636285/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053