On 10 Oct 2006 20:00:50 -0700 in .com jtill wrote:
I think Chris has the most cost effective solution with T12
fluorescent. Halogen is not mentioned much for plant lights in these
forums although it does make a good heater. There are two other types
that are popular, T5 fluorescent (Expensive) and compact fluorescent,
which are used as spot lighting although some folk are using the 125
WATT units for larger applications.If you search this forum for
lighting you will be covered up with information.
One T5 source is at;

If you can find T8 fixtures as salvage or used, they should have a slightly
better price point for replacement bulbs, if you don't mind buying them
by the gross.
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Chris Dukes
elfick willg: you can't use dell to beat people, it wouldn't stand up
to the strain... much like attacking a tank with a wiffle bat