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Old 02-02-2009, 06:14 AM
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Dear Ron, Great site! But I've got a problem. I am trying to do a hydroponic garden on a very limited budget. Everything about hydroponics seems to be economical except lighting. The price of lighting is way, way, way out of my budget. Do you have any suggestions on cheap lighting? What about fluorescent lights? I have lots of 4 foot fixtures for free, I would only have to buy bulbs. What about the outside lights that come on at dark (street lights). I think they are HID. Any help would be great.

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Old 02-02-2009, 06:15 AM
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If they are metal halide or high pressure sodium or Low Pressure Sodium at any wattage would be more economical than fluorescents. I found 3 - 400 watt MH at my local flea market for 30 bucks apiece that came out of a factory. I had to buy new bulbs but I saved a lot of money. They are out their.

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