New Grower 150w cfl (red ) vs 300w cfl (blue ) flowering?

[teaparty]

Someone gave me a 300w cfl in the blue spectrum, an offer i couldn't refuse.

not sure if i should replace my 150w red cfl(i grow micro) with the 300w blue one, sacrifice spectrum for intensity. No way to run both in my tiny space, so what do you think?

 

[Joe383]

If you have the space and can keep it cool enough I say hit it with the 300. I would always lean towards watts over spectrum as long as its not over 6,500K.

 

[smokiebear]

I'd use the 300w provided it doesn't add too much heat to your cab.

 

[teaparty]

Thanx guys, currently testing for heat, will post pics soon

As soon as my budget allowes, I will no doubt get a red spectrum one. I wonder if there is much heat difference between 250w and 300w. And is it true that the red spectrum provides even more heat?

 

[teaparty]

Ok here is the setup- extraction fan is outside the tent- upper left side, 120mm pc fan. Another fan of the same sort is moving air inside the tent.

The plant has been droopy the last few days, I think I overwatered (for once). Top leaves do not seem too crisp or heat curled (yet), I will keep an eye on it though.

Temps (at canopy level) are 29 degrees C ( 84-85F ).