Cfl Lighting question

[deviant1]

I have a stealth hydro 420w cfl setup, I really jus wanna know if it matters what direction they are used? I mean, can I use them vertically, rather than just horizontally? If anyone knows let me know thanks everyone.

I have used cfl's in all positions, so I don't really think that it matters, but still I would like some feedback.

 

[alecto]

from what I've read so far...it's better to use them vertically due to penetration of the cfl's
and from what I've seen in different grow diaries the use of a v-scrog seems to work quite well...

But I think instead of using 420w cfl...you should consider maybe to switch to 400w Hps...less wattage for a better harvest...

 

[deviant1]

Well I was asking cuz I wanted to put this setup w/o reflector, between my two 400w cmh air cooled bulbs. This would work very well if I can slide the 420w in between them, I can, I wanna If I can? Not should I, but is it able to be hung other than horizontal?
See if I can put this in there too, I'll have about 75,000 lumens, and about 1220w in a small area only 2ftx6ft, you do the math. I'm tired, I know it's more than what I have now.

 

[Mad.Dapper]

I use 105w CFL's. I have better luck hanging these vertically.

 

[deviant1]

So I doesn't matter which way I hang em then... That's all want to know, besides this only for supplemental purposes.

 

[Tilt]

what kinda cfls you using. I use pll vertically

 

[deviant1]

They are SH 4 bulb setup( 105w bulbs ). I jus wanted to know if I can hang them whatever direction I wanted, it won't affect the bulb, like some kind of malfunction. I want to hang them with the screw part facing the ceiling. Is there any " physical " issues with doing this?

 

[Tilt]

CFls are universal in the way you install them.

 

[deviant1]

Thanks for the info, that's what I thought, jus needed to confirm it before doin it.