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Old 05-08-2012, 11:11 AM   #1
lexbomb
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Default Help me upgrade my lighting

I'm thinking about upgrading my lighting for my 4ft 1.9high 1.8wide At the moment I run a 4ft and a 3ft hagen glo with plant grow tubes (6 & 8k I think) I run EI ferts and Co2. I am getting decent results but I'm still having issues growing ground covers and rarer plants. So I'm thinking about upgrading to something slightly bigger. So here are my choices help me pick whats best.



8xT5 54W High Output light fitting. The light fitting comes complete with Suspention Kit. Globes are not included
The built in reflectors are optimized for this lamp, and rise the power of the luminance about 50%.
This Fitting Has The Newest Electronic Technology And Australian Approved Ballasts. 1 power cord and 4 on/off switches for control.
$276

8xT5 54W H/O lighting. The light fitting comes complete with 4 point hang kit to hang the light up. There are 8 T5 neon tubes, each 54 Watts built in the lighting which are of course included at no cost and no warranty on the globes. 2x10K, 2x14K, 2x20K & 2xActinic. 4 separate power cords. Also $276 but comes with globes but I know I cant use some but can I actually use any off them? If not what ones would you recommend

6xT5 54W H/O lighting. The light fitting comes complete with 4 point hang kit to hang the light up. There are 6 T5 neon tubes, each 54 Watts built in the lighting which are of course included at no cost and no warranty on the globes. 2x10K, 2x14K & 2xActinic. $240

So what do you think, do you think that I will even need to upgrade?
Thanks guys

Alex
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