Wally World Light Setup for $40

[THE BROTHER'S GRUNT]

whats up everyone. i thought i would throw this up there for those people who cant afford to get a hps or for that matter any expensive light. also there is no wiring envolved. just open up your packages put the stuff together and plug it in.i picked up the following at wally world for under $40.
(1). light fixture with reflector $10
(2). light fixture adapter to fit 2 lights $3
(3). 2 cfl's compact flourescent lights 42 watts 2,700 lumens each $9 each

total cost $31 and some change. your talking 84 watts and 5,400 lumens. this would be great to start one or two plants IMO. here are some pics.

[pranicfever]

hey something even i can afford.. hahaha!

[Ogof]

That is a sweet idea. I could use some inexpensive supplemental light, and some side projects. Nicely done BroGru.
Thanks for posting it.

[AZshwagg]

wow, that is pretty cool, I'm getting those.

[chong420]

oh thats just great..NOW you post that brother grunt!..

[THE BROTHER'S GRUNT]

oh thats just great..NOW you post that brother grunt!..whats up chong420. sorry about that but AZshwagg was asking me about lighting yesterday and i thought i would put this up for him. i didnt know you were looking for lightning also.

[chong420]

i was just messing brother grunt..but now that you posted it, i might as well go get it!

[THE BROTHER'S GRUNT]

i was just messing brother grunt..but now that you posted it, i might as well go get it! i know. http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/jumping0018.gif next time i come across something like this i will post it asap. i'm always looking for new stuff when i go shopping. http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/expressive/greedy.gif i can remember this thread over on OG where this guy grew 1 plant under a few cfl's and it was nice and tight and full of crystals. if your not looking for a large yield you can do some nice growing with cfl's. http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/rolleye0011.gif

[rasta]

that set up works realy well untill you get to 12/12 there are not enough lumins for the plant to bud right

[Mutt]

Your yeild will hurt, but if you got the lumens to do it a high output florou will work. but you have to get an even canopy by training. Like a screen of Green or tieing it down. No large main cola.

[sicnarf]

I guess that depends on where you focus your cfls. 6 bulbs used in T.B. grunt's cfl lighting style would emmit 16,200 lumnes, that's roughly the same output as a 150 watt HPS but using 120 more wattage. I think it's worth the extra 120 watts because of the postioning flexibility and the wider spectrums of light-- the low price pays off. Great for a low budget one-plant -operation. (maybe a medium size cola)

[cratos]

For the same price you can go to home depot and pick up a 70watt hps security light, in case anyone wants to go that route.

[Kindbud]

I got a quick question that anyone
can answer if they have them lights. Can
you take a tap measure and measure how
long they are? cause im workin in a pretty
tight space! Thans Alot!!!

[THE BROTHER'S GRUNT]

I got a quick question that anyone
can answer if they have them lights. Can
you take a tap measure and measure how
long they are? cause im workin in a pretty
tight space! Thans Alot!!!They are 9 inches round and 7 inches long.

[Kindbud]

Thanks I might get one for
my germantion box! Are they
good for the first week or 2
of growing?? Thanks for the
Info Peace dude

[sgtsmoke]

hey guys whats up?
i have 4 of those lights 2 hangin from each side of my 150w flouresent light.
they work pretty good.big difference with them on,they really add light.

[ViperBite4]

Ok so Im using a 20watt under the cabinet flouro that was described above and in two weeks I have some decent growth. Should I be using defferent lighting like in that link that posted above? I have only one plant growing and in case you havent figured it out im a total newb! but I have been doing a fair bit of reading on the subject. Any thoughts for lighting for one plant?

[Darth BongWongDong]

you will have puny immature buds at best....save up for hps

[Mutt]

you will have puny immature buds at best....save up for hps

this wally world set-up is great for veg. but not enough for flower IMHO.
but if heat and space is an issue..may want to go with a high-output florou. they are about 90 bucks and self ballast.
Check Insanes grow, he uses those "monster florous" and has excellent results. ;)
http://www.marijuanapassion.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4233

[W ï l l]

Firstly....Wal-Mart is now selling a two pack of GE CFLs, 26 watts I believe...at 6500K...for $6.44....where as before any 6500K bulb they had was $8 for a single.

2nd....all this talk about CFLs not being up to the task of flowering is disturbing me...the warmest you'd find at a walmart is 2700K...which fair....but if ya really want to see what a CFL can do...ya gotta dip into your wallet and spring for one menat for agricultural use...nice and warm down at 2100K.

Kelvin temp is everything when it comes to artificial light. The lack of intense lumens is compensated for by being able to place a CFL or fluro tube so super close to a plant without risk of damaging the plant.

Oddly...if anyone has some old school CFLs handy...I dug mine up out of storage from a move...older CFLs, back when it was a budding technology...were typically in the 2150-2300K range. Most anymore only go as low as 2700K...that is unless you get one made for flowering. So, if you've any old *** CFLs laying around somewhere...dig'm out!

[W ï l l]

I forgot to add...

Walmart sells this little star shaped lamp base, made by Sunbeam...rated for 25 watts...which is safe for up to 35 watts...

The thing is only $2.50 or so...the base comes apart super easy, leaving ya with a socket on a cord.

Go over to their hardware isle and you'll see that to assemble your own socket puts ya back $6.

So...don't bother building your own socket...get that star shaped base by Sunbeam and simply take the base off the thing...voila!

8498

[Tonto]

I used two of those star bases, and I ran 4 lights each on them, worked just fine.
The Wal-Mart I got them from no longer carries them though....

[PinkMystic]

So your saying those don't get very hot? Because the bulb is relatively hot and I think the heat rays are penetrating to harsh, but Im not sure. You can have the lights an inch over the plant and they shall be ok? I know it goes by specific details of the plant, but Im just asking generally. Thanks anyone.

[leelow]

SO, lets talk kelvin, would you recoment 6500k for veg/clone/mothers, and what kelvin for flowering/budding? also what cfl brands do like?

[Tonto]

SO, lets talk kelvin, would you recoment 6500k for veg/clone/mothers, and what kelvin for flowering/budding? also what cfl brands do like?

You want 2200-2400k for flowering....reddish and orange colors/temps

[dontknowmuch]

You want 2200-2400k for flowering....reddish and orange colors/temps

I can't find any cfl under 2700k anywhere

[Tonto]

I can't find any cfl under 2700k anywhere

Neither can I. The 2700 are about as good as the cfl gets.

[bombbudpuffa]

You can get the same reflector and socket at the dollar store for six bucks, save ya four dollars.

[lefty]

Lowes Is Cheaper I Got The Same Thing But Double For The Samez$ For One Unit At H,d

[JABO 5050]

You Know I Have A Quick Question On Cfl Lights, Now I Have Seen Some 60 And 70 Watts Cfl Lights In Wal-mart. Will These Light Also Work. Are Will I Have To Use The 26 Or 42 Watts Cfl. I Need Help......

[Stoney Bud]

You Know I Have A Quick Question On Cfl Lights, Now I Have Seen Some 60 And 70 Watts Cfl Lights In Wal-mart. Will These Light Also Work. Are Will I Have To Use The 26 Or 42 Watts Cfl. I Need Help......
Lighting is a matter of Lumens per/sq.ft. and spectrum.

IF you use the right spectrum of cfl AND use enough to have the proper amount of lumens per/sq.ft., then yes, those lights will work fine.

By the time you work your way to 5 or 6 thousand lumens per/sq.ft. of plant canopy, you'll have spent as much or more than an equal amount of HPS lighting.

That said, why would you bother with any less than HPS lighting?

The cfls are handy for clones and seedlings, but for a full grow, it's just not as good or any cost savings from an HPS.

Good luck man!

[pussum]

Hey grunt, do those light fixtures come with chains to hang them or some kind of wire rope? I ask because I am going to use this build for my first run at growing and I want to make sure the lights can be adjusted as the plants start to grow.

Thanks!

[THE BROTHER'S GRUNT]

Hey grunt, do those light fixtures come with chains to hang them or some kind of wire rope? I ask because I am going to use this build for my first run at growing and I want to make sure the lights can be adjusted as the plants start to grow.

Thanks!They come with clamps that you have to remove. You have to get yourself some chain at the hardware store. ;)

[andy52]

dang,im gonna get my girl 1 of those,shes got a little plastic covered,2 shelf deal and that would be perfect.thanks brothers grunt

[akirahz]

i built one just today, only with daylight 26 watt cfl's in the reflector for veggin :>

[middieman440]

im using 3 42 cfls from wal-mart flowering nicely for my autos but its my 1st time indoors so i dont know but all good for me so far

[bustabus]

hey. I have a few ??? I'm running 6 -27 watt daylight 65ook That is good for veg . Right. Is it ok or a bad idea to use both warm white and daylight. If that is possible can i use both from start to finish.

[bustabus]

I'm using 6- 27 watt daybright . I have a understanding that daybright is good for veg. Is it possible to use them all the way. I want to use both warm white and the daybright. If you can please help.

[seagull]

i saw a magazine, that had lamp sockets hard mounted to a piece of panel board, and simple series wiring to each socket, with a 3 prong plug attached to end, the board had 8 sockets that held 2 bulbs each, for a total of 16, the back side of the board had hooks on it, so it could be hung from chains

[Killuminati420]

thats nice, been wondering where to get some CFLs for some side lighting :hubba: