What types of Fluorescent lights are there and are they a suitable plant light?
T5 Fluorescent lamps This is a relatively new technology to Australia, though they are very popular in Europe & North America. T5 technology offers 400w MH light output with only half the amount of wattage (approx 216w). Lamps are supplied for either growing or flowering crops. That is, 6400K spectrum & 2700K spectrum. They are more efficient and offer greater life span than standard fluorescent lamps. Compact Fluorescent Lamps There are a number of compact fluorescent lamps on the market. The most well known is the “Spectrum” brand. This is a 130watt compact fluoro that emits approximately 12000 lumens. These lamps are available in 6400Kelvin and 2700Kelvin types. This equates to a “grow” spectrum and a “flower” spectrum. These lamps do not need a ballast. They plug into a standard 10amp power point.
