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Energy effecient bulbs have been becoming more and more popular in recent years.

Flourecents and other low wattage lamps have been used widely in the industry for many years but the enviro light also comes in a red spectrum as well.  This has revolutionised growing in a small area as the heat produced is much less than a conventional sodium lamps enabling the grower to maintain a higher humidity in a very small area.

Despite having less light penitration than conventional lamps most growers find they can compensate this by having the light closer to the plant due to the decreased heat.

The blue spectrum bulbs are great for the vegetative stage and come highly recommended for growers on a tight budget, the 250w produce similar results as the 110 cuttings light which is slightly more expensive but seem to be more popular as the replacement bulb is only £10 and has a similar spread of light.

In conclusion the envirolights are great for small areas but growers working in a larger area are best sticking to the 600w.