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Old 08-22-2016, 09:46 PM   #23 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by eharriett View Post
So followup question: Following many of your suggestions, I keep seeing I have to get a different ballast. E39, M55, others depending on what I decide on. Does an adapter exist I could get to put them in the normal edison incandescent socket for a normal lamp?

.....here is an example of a setup I had mentioned earlier.
When I say check out YOUTUBE and your still asking Questions... that means we can help.........do not hesitate to ask.

I can tell your poised to have fun with this...

Edison meets ....3X68 watt spiral cfl bulbs for a total output of 900 watts capable of growing maybe three small plants...
.Grow lights 3x 68 watt spiral cfl
by Hostafarian, on Flickr

OR
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Another way to start new plants..

This YOUTUBE setup is economical. I have it and a few great members use it also.
25 bucks.....
Bathroom light bar....3.00$ At a rescue
Rest of the cost is Walmart 25..Bucks
I use it to propagate ferns..
I believe CHRIS_zx might use this method also..

Check out his stuff too great points to be had.
And he is a great grower.
Hopefully he will post some of his cool stuff.

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12 cfl growlight setup for ferns

by
Hostafarian
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on Flickr
.Here are some more under a few lights which might inspire you.
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Plants overwintered
by
Hostafarian
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on Flickr
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