Lighting Cree 19w flood lights.

[SecretAgentMan]

I have a plant that was supposed to be an auto flower but is showing no flowers after 8 weeks. I planted her at the same time with two others that will finish in three to four weeks. I have a space for the photo but not the light or cash for one. I've seen the Cree 19w 3000k flood bulbs for $12 and some change at a big box store. And thinking that I may get to finish her her on 12/12 with maybe three or four of these bulbs without disturbing the finish of the others in my tent on 20/4. Has anyone tried these lights especially in a dire need situation? Thanks

 

[KonopCh]

Buy CREE CXB3590 for 35€, buy chinese driver for 8€ and some CPU heatsink for 5€. And you have TOP light for 50€, depending on driver you should get 40-80W of light. This will get you 40-150g of yield, depending on your skills and environment.

 

[SecretAgentMan]

I am in the works of doing just that. I have researched parts for a couple of weeks now. But needed emergency lighting like yesterday. I found Meanwell highbay drivers but am looking for pin type heat sinks with a hanging hook. I am very low budget but want to build a quality set of lights, one at a time as necessary. Because the rich can afford anything. But the poor can only afford lasting quality. I would like to go US made and sourced components. Only the heatsink is holding me back now.