Budget 125W CFL Systems

For anyone wanting an introduction to indoor growing, the Budget 125W CFL System is the easiest way to get started and one of the cheapest too.

All Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL) are self-ballasted so they can be plugged directly into any wall socket, avoiding the expense and heat of external ballasts.

They also run at a much cooler temperature than HID lamps meaning it is often possible to use them with little or no ventilation.

With CFLs the main advantage is that they can be positioned as close to the plants as possible without the risk of burning, making them ideal for propagation when used with a blue spectrum 6400k CFL. The red spectrum 2700k lamp can be used for flowering, ideally as a supplemental light source. Both models put out approximately 5500 lumens.

The Euro reflector features a four metre power cable and pop-up tabs so you can hang it easily. It is worth noting that this reflector can only be used with the 125W CFL as the 250W CFL is too big.

The Budget 125W CFL System measures 48cm long x 40cm wide x 12cm deep. This system is suitable for use with a Grasslin timer alone, no lighting controller is necessary.