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10-12-2006, 05:02 PM
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Full Spectrum Solutions
Anyone exprimented with the Full Spectrum Lamp (CF) from Full Spectrum Solutions? I have 2 that I am setting up and so far I am impressed. They are the 55 watt CF bulbs that replace a 250 watt incandescent. After the 20 minute burn-in, I couldn't look at the bulb without skwinting! I am talking bright! And they are rated at 3500 lumens. I am setting up 2 of these bad-boys just inside my windows to simulate full sunlight. We'll see how we do.
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I don't do most Dendros or large, "floofy orchids". For me it's minis (like Angraecoides), Paphs, and others that crept in somewhere along the line. See my orchid list for complete collection (usually not current.)
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10-12-2006, 05:21 PM
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Sounds like a great plan and one that should work, gl...
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10-13-2006, 07:26 PM
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Where do you get these and how much monies cashies do they set you back? You've peaked my interest.
Oh and how mush heat do they set off? Heat is a very important issue for me.
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Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.
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10-14-2006, 09:27 AM
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Roots are good
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Join Date: Sep 2006
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I got mine from Full Spectrum Solutions on web at $26 each. Rated at 10,000 hours. I put them on a timer for 12on and 12 off and supplemented a dark corner with a 37 watt 5500K CF bulb. That one is for 3-4 shade-loving mini's. No discernable heat. Temps run approx 5 degrees warmer near lights than elsewhere in the bay window. Don't plan to run them when we get sunn - just the dim days of winter.
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Ross
http://orchids-ross.blogspot.com/
I don't do most Dendros or large, "floofy orchids". For me it's minis (like Angraecoides), Paphs, and others that crept in somewhere along the line. See my orchid list for complete collection (usually not current.)
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10-15-2006, 09:23 AM
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Orchid Iconoclast
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Those look interesting, but we have to keep in mind that energy is energy.
While a 55W CFL appears to put out a LOT more light than the same wattage incandescent, the PAR is more or less the same.
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10-15-2006, 09:32 AM
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What is "the PAR" ?
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Ross
http://orchids-ross.blogspot.com/
I don't do most Dendros or large, "floofy orchids". For me it's minis (like Angraecoides), Paphs, and others that crept in somewhere along the line. See my orchid list for complete collection (usually not current.)
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