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Least expensive 4 ft 4 bulb T5 fixture?

16 years ago

I have researched and read a LOT (here and elsewhere) and believe that a T5 4 foot 4 bulb fixture would be best for my seed/cutting/winter vegetable growing plans. I haven't seen one that includes 6500K bulbs and 10-12 ft power cord for under $150 with shipping. If you have, I would appreciate the info. Thanks

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yucatan
16 years ago
Not going to happen. You can get a 2-bulb unit for under $150, but the 4-bulb units cost more. It's actually wiser to get two, 2-bulb units so you can use one for seedlings and one for mature plants, adjusting their distances from the plants accordingly. Yardlover.com sells HO-T5's cheap and they post coupon codes from time to time. In addition to your 4-ft unit, you may want to think about buying a couple 2-ft units to hang vertically for side growth of fruiting plants.
taz6122
16 years ago
Why T5s, space maybe? Did you know you can overdrive T12s & T8s? I'm getting over 10,000 lumen from 2 T12s. $9 for the fixture, $10 for the ballast and $2.50 for the bulbs. You gotta be a DIY kinda person to do it. Check this thread.

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/lights/msg0200530730707.html?146
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