New Grower Where to buy T5 lights?

[samloz]

does home depot have them?

 

[realcarlos]

Home Depot, Lowes I think any hardware store sells them

 

[AndyBotwin]

If you're looking for some supplemental lighting, the big box hardware stores have some T5s that are affordable. But they don't have a good variety of fixtures that are designed for grow rooms. My local hydro shop carries a few different ones that are worth paying a little more for IMO. The larger fixtures at the hardware stores are mainly meant to be mounted directly to the ceiling and light an entire room. So the reflectors aren't designed for maximum efficiency when hanging right over plants. Those stores also sell some T5 lights that aren't high output, so be careful about that. T5 HO is what you want for growing.

Online definitely offers the best variety and prices if that's an option for you.

 

[realcarlos]

What's the largest wattage a T5 could go? The highest I seen was 50 at a hydro shop and hard ware store was 40. Would all fixtures work for different wattage bulbs when it comes to florescent tubes?

You could also try http://www.1000bulbs.com

 

[ripster]

What's the largest wattage a T5 could go? The highest I seen was 50 at a hydro shop and hard ware store was 40. Would all fixtures work for different wattage bulbs when it comes to florescent tubes?

You could also try http://www.1000bulbs.com

No, the bulbs aren't interchangeable. For instance, a T5 VHO won't work in a T5 HO fixture. Not sure if a reg. T5 will work in a T5 HO fixture either.