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Originally Posted by ladyslipper
Hi all, I can't find if this has been asked but if I wanted to increase my light levels for my phals, could I buy a higher wattage full spectrum tubes? Right now I have 2 40 watt bulbs that are 48 inches long & the stand is perpendicular to an east facing window.
Could I buy say, two 60 watt tubes or something like that?
thanks - mary
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Basically you have two options: either move the lights closer or increase the output. This could be with more lights or stronger lights. For Phals (you're lucky here
) you could replace the shop light fixture with one of the newer t8 "skinny light" fixtures (still 2 tube) in daylight or move way up to t5 high output fixtures. Personally I'd try the t8 before I sprung for the t5. I use t5 myself, but have tried the t8's and now moved them to other uses (like Kitchen lights). The t8's are significantly brighter. Hope this helps.
Oh, yeah, daylight bulbs will work just fine. Full spectrum aren't necessary.
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