Where can I get this Florescent lighting or similar in Australia

[st0ric]

So I am looking for a florescent light similar to the one linked below in Australia, I cannot seem to find it anywhere and I need to set-up a seedling/young plant training chamber A.S.A.P, I appreciate any tip's on finding something similar or an alternative.

 

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Lithonia-Lighting-All-Season-Shop-Light-4-ft-2-Light-Grey-T8-Strip-Fluorescent-1242ZG-RE/202052422

[merl1n]

Almost any hardware store or electrical wholesalers stock them. Here's a couple of links
http://www.bunnings.com.au/crompton-36w-twin-diffused-fluorescent-batten-light_p4376811
https://online.cnw.com.au/cnw/productdetail.aspx?id=15871&node=45140

[st0ric]

Cheers, I guess we dont get the lights with a good reflector/hood but maybe i can make one

[st0ric]

Managed to get hold of a short twin 18w light holder + lights and a single long 36w light + holder will that be enough to start plants for the first 3 weeks or so?

[merl1n]

That will do for young'uns for a bit
But, what are your plans. What sized area are you planning? The area size will depend on your light needs
Here is a link to a calculator, light vs area http://cannaversity.com/calculators/lighting.php

Hope it helps

 

Merl1n

[billygoat]

100kgs outdoor is the target I believe

[st0ric]

It's just a cupboard up high in a room about 4ft highX6ft longX2.5ft deep, I want to start about 20 or so at a time for a few weeks to a month/month and a half to allow growth + training before I move them out to the great outdoors.

 

Obviously I am not concerned about using the entire area I just want to do the best I can for them until I can afford to order the 80w Phillips CFL.

Edited August 10, 2014 by st0ric

[merl1n]

20 in an area that size? There won't be much room for 'training'

I train mine under a scrog net but my area is 3x3x3m and there is only one plant

https://cannabis.community.forums.ozstoners.com/gallery/image/10063-7/

 

I'd say you'd need some good air flow through that space for two reasons, 1)20 plants are going to excrete a fair amount of waste into the air and this needs to be exchanged and 2)rapid airflow will make the plant stem flex and this will strengthen the main stem to hold the weight. You need space to allow this to happen.

 

Just some advice

Merl1n

[st0ric]

I will be moving the majority out early after I have topped them once and they have grown to the 4th or 5th node, I will keep one or two to train extensively before moving out to the wild. Airflow I will work out in a week or two as it won't be a problem for a while but a fan will fit easy. By the way your plant is massive if it really fills a 3m square room like it seems to in the photo , I don't expect anywhere near as much off a single plant which is why I am going to plant a high amount.

[merl1n]

That's all indoor/all hydro

I control everything nutes/airflow/light the lot. That means I can grow as big as I want or need