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 Colored CFLs; using the LED concept? |
What's the whole concept behind LEDs? By using the correct spectrum of light only, you don't need as much power, right? So you use about 75w of LED power and you "get the same growth rate as a 600w HPS", right? WRONG!
We all know that this is good in theory, but doesn't work in practice. LEDs just don't have enough light intensity or lumen output to make this work. But what if we applied this same idea to CFLs? We will get the benefit of the correct spectrum, but without losing lumens, so its a win/win situation! Getting a mix of red and blue CFLs will work like a "hybrid" of CFLs and LEDs, and we all know hybrids are all the rage these days.
Compact Fluorescent - Spring Lamp - Red Party Light - 13 Watt - Energy Miser # FE-IIS-13W-R Light Bulb
Compact Fluorescent - Spring Lamp - Blue Party Light - 13 Watt - Energy Miser # FE-IIS-13W-B Light Bulb
http://www.buylighting.com/24-Watt-S...ed-p/sl24r.htm
http://www.buylighting.com/24-Watt-S...ue-p/sl24b.htm
Compact Fluorescent Colored Light Bulbs
They are low wattage's, but CFLs have more efficient Lumen/watt ratios at lower wattage's. Don't believe me? Do the math for yourself. Plus, you can get better coverage to more parts of the plant with more low wattage bulbs than with more high wattage bulbs.
Good thing lumens DO add
Lumens, lux, and adding it all up.
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