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Old 02-11-2005, 08:43 PM
Pat Brennan
 
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Default Compact Fluorescent and LED grow lights

Only the 200W uses a Mogul base. The lower wattage bulbs use standard
incandescent bases. I didn't think they were any more efficient that a
standard fluorescent of the same wattage, am I wrong? FarmTek also makes a
big deal about the bulb's light spectrum, sound about like the marketing of
the different types of fluorescent grow bulbs.

Pat
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Rob wrote:
Ray wrote:
Chuck,


Hey Ray... What area are you covering with the CFL (approximately)?
And do you have an idea about the bulb life and replacement costs?



The sources I've checked claim a "one year useful life" or, in another
case, 10,000 hours. The bulbs can cost anywhere from about $40 --$100,
depending on wattage. Evidently they are quite energy-efficent.

They use the mogul (oversized) socket.

J. Del Col