Full Spectrum Solutions - Orchid Board

Ross · #1 10-12-2006, 05:02 PM

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.

justatypn · #2 10-12-2006, 05:21 PM

Sounds like a great plan and one that should work, gl...

Tindomul · #3 10-13-2006, 07:26 PM

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.

Ross · #4 10-14-2006, 09:27 AM

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.

Ray · #5 10-15-2006, 09:23 AM

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.

Ross · #6 10-15-2006, 09:32 AM

What is "the PAR" ?