Reddit mentions: The best light sockets

Since I recently started tugging regularly again, I've been working on developing a routine that works for my schedule, yet has good growth.

I do MM3 & MM5 a few times at work during the day, but far more in the evenings and on days off. I also wear my TLC-X 1 to 4 hours per day in 1 to 2 hour cycles.

About 6 weeks ago, I got a redlight, and I've been trying to integrate it's usage at night before bed, after what is usually my most intense tugging session of the day, evening tugging whenever I can. So far, I'm only using it about twice per week on average, but I'm working on getting more consistent.

So far, my anecdotal evidence is that is seems to reduce soreness. I feel I've been making good progress overall, but it's hard to tell what is related to my actual tugging versus what is from the redlight. The reality is likely that they go hand in hand. The red light helps keep the skin healthier, thus it is more receptive to tugging.

When I use it, I pull my penis through tight underwear, but the scrotum stays inside the underwear. I then cover myself with a blanked, and use the red light within inches of my penis. Ever 30 seconds, I alternate sides, top, left, right, bottom, front. I try to do it some with the skin rolled forward, and some rolled back. In total, I'll do it for about 10 to 12 minutes. After which time, the heatsinks on the bulb get quite hot. That is my sign to stop, as this is the time I've read is pretty safe. Plus, I don't want to get burned by the bulb's red light or physical heat.

I'm just using an inexpensive amazon set one of the other members here recommended:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H2Y5U4M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J1LZA4A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I didn't buy any protective eyewear, though I keep it under a blanket the whole time. My daily glasses also have UV protection.

So far, I'm happy with it. Keeping the skin "happy" during tugging regiments is important. "Happy" skin is more likely to grow favorably. For $30 and relatively low risk, I think it's worth it for many.

The cheap video lighting kits are a bit under powered. They're useful for learning tools (mine came with 2 reflector umbrellas and 2 translucent umbrellas, but they're not 100% effective, and might end up bouncing light from around the room into your shot more than just from the surface of the umbrella. Additionally, one light behind one umbrella doesn't really overpower ambient window light the way I imagined it would. I was brand new to it so maybe they work well to fill in shadow, but i think a rig with multiple bulbs will be more effective at providing the controlled, directional light you may be looking for.

I ended up getting a pair of speedlight mounts to use them as off camera flash stands & modifiers which was fun; but since the umbrellas aren't huge, the height of the actual speed light is significantly off center so it's mainly the top half of the umbrella that's providing the most illumination. It's much better than a bare strobe, but I feel like it's not really using the full potential of the entire umbrella's surface to diffuse light. Something like this S-type bracket will hold a speedlight in the center of an octobox or another modifier, and that seems much more effective for strobe photography. It's not much more expensive, so it still pairs well with the light stands from the cheap video lighting kit as an upgrade.

Even as a not super effective intro kit, it's a decent baseline to get you shooting and practicing and figuring out what you'll need to find your shooting style. Kind of like how it's helpful to start with a kit lens before spending hundreds or thousands on a pro level camera/lens combo just to discover that I don't know shit about photography and expensive equipment is a budget overkill.

If you want to go with CFLs then this could be useful: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0091HO0FY/

Its a photography 4 way socket that comes already wired. I've seen it used a few times in the sub, though I can't find an example right now. I have that socket on the home page of the website, it saves a lot of time and wiring. You can't put the bulbs sideways with this configuration though, but it will work fine.

The other option was already mentioned by /u/trancepticon, UFO LED lights are great for bucket grows, they fit perfectly in a lid.

Cheers and good luck! Welcome to the sub

What a great window of plants you have there!

For optimal coverage, a lamp shaped like a classic T8/T5 fixture with the same length as your window would be suiting (shape-wise).

Although, classic T8/T5 fluorescents are very inefficient at both producing light and directing it where we want it, which is why I recommend LED. Also, having plants in different heights makes this a little impractical as the distance between lamp and plant will affect light intensity a lot.

A square-shaped lamp performs best in a square-shaped area. A longer lamp fixture might give you better coverage but may not be very fun to have hanging all across your window.

Another way to work around this can be to have a couple of smaller light sources spread out. A popular option in the DIY culture is bulbs + splitter. I do not necessarily recommend these two specific options, I just want to show them as an example.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VFFB3PY
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076S6927J

If it were my window, I'd aim for bulbs that are a little bigger and only use three of them. Instead of a lamp splitter, I would hang each lamp individually in its own cable at a desired height, something like this: https://i.imgur.com/DpL1H6o.png

Optics or focusing lenses will confine the light and produce a more narrow light footprint. This allows for greater distances between lamp and canopy compared to a LED lamp with no optics. Depending on your desired look and how you want to hang your light sources, you could use either type.

I can't really recommend a good T8 (LED) lamp from the top of my head, neither can I recommend a good E27 lamp (on Amazon). I have seen that the SANSI bulbs are quite popular but it is difficult for us to know how they perform as there is very little information shared about this by SANSI. Other than that, I have no personal opinion about them.

I made a video recently about e27 bulbs with focusing lenses. This video might be interesting if you choose to go for the bulb-option.

Hope this was somewhat helpful :-)

Here's the basic parts list to build a bucket like this:

• 2x 5 Gal buckets with lids (one for res, one for light top.) More buckets for spacers. (check your home improvement store of choice.)
  
• A big roll of black duct tape. This
  
• A roll of FlexFix tape. This
  
• A couple of space blankets. This
  
• A can of 3M spray adhesive. This is the good stuff
  
• 5x light sockets with plug ends. These
  
• 5x Philips SlimStyle LED "75w" 2700k. These
  
• Some heatshrink tubing. Looks good
  
• Some lamp cord and hookup wire. This, And This
  
• A roll of flux/rosin core solder. Your Choice, this looks okay
  
• An airpump. This one is awesome, This will do
  
• Some airstones. [This] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002JLA83C/)
  
• A distribution manifold. At least a 3 way
  
• Some air lines. This, Or This
  
• A length of 3/4" pvc pipe and a plug (check your home improvement store of choice).
  
• A water dripper system. [This] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002JAY6E/)
  
• Either a netpot and a bucket lid with a hole cut in it OR a premade netpot/bucket lid. This if you want to save some work
  
• Some PC fans. [These are nice and cheap] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NTUJZ36/)
  
• A PSU to run the fans and LED strip side lights you might add on spacers. This. It's 80+ at least. I had a few extra PSUs around. I wouldn't use one that isn't at least 80+ since it will be running 24/7.
  
  Lots of this stuff can be had cheaper at a home improvement or pet store. Check around. You'll need a soldering iron (I like my adjustable 40w), a drill and drill bits up to 3/4" (I like step bits for work on plastic), a heatgun or lighter to shrink that heatshrink tubing. An infrared thermometer is nice to have and can tell you the temp of your nutrients, the plant itself, your lights, etc...Just make sure to calibrate it first, all the cheap ones are inaccurate by at least a few degrees.
  

I doubt it. However, you could run an E14 to E26 adapter, something like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Candelabra-Adapter-Converter-Convert-Chandelier/dp/B013QO15GE/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_60_bs_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=K572MMASN34RDB1AZ692

I have a couple lamps (though they're E12, not E14, but the concept is the same) and use an adapter. They work great. They are not complex adapters and likely doesn't matter what brand you go with, as they're just connecting copper to copper. Only things you'd have to make sure of:

• wattage (though likely not a problem, as I think the color 1000/a19 bulbs are only 11w)
  
• clearance (as you'd be fitting a larger bulb in a potentially small space. the mini's might be a better option)
  
• airflow (fitting a larger bulb into a potentially smaller space might not leave enough room for the heat to dissipate)
  
• directionality (the color 1000s and similar large form factors are designed to point more upwards, instead of in all directions. the minis do a better job at dispersing color outwards, with the caveat of lower lumen output)
  
  Hope that helps.

Update:

I got three Philips 23W CFLs (6500K) in a 2'Wx1'Dx1'H box. The light is hanging from a 3-way splitter and a cable. By the way, the 3-way splitter barely fits in the space once all CFLs are in place. If I were to redo the setup, I would rather get two 2-way splitters and one more cable. I don't like how my CFLs touch the walls now, but it shouldn't be a problem.

The inner walls of the box are covered with Mylar. For reflective Mylar sheets, I recommend a cheap emergency blanket instead of hydroponics stuff. They work all the same, and these shouldn't cost more than a few dollars. My box also has a Mylar flap to cover about half of the front opening of the box. I can close it all the way, but won't keep it covered more than a couple hours at a time due to the box heating up. It's probably fine, the flap is flabby and still lets plenty of air in and out, but I'm just being extra careful. I have a cheap USB fan directed at the lights to help cool them down a bit. The air above the lights gets pretty warm without a fan.

The whole setup is on a timer for 14 hours a day, just like my previous setup. Let's see if the pretty stress colors on my Echeveria comes back in a month or so.

That plant is going to double in size during flower... so you'll need a bigger box even if you start right now, which is no big deal. In fact, you need an upgrade. Order some mylar from amazon (I mean you could technically use foil but that's not nearly as good)
https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Mylar-Diamond-Highly-Reflective/dp/B01N5MHXQD/ref=sr_1_6?s=lawn-garden
and thank me later.



Oh, and you'll need to double the lights for flower too. So, get a bigger box, line it with mylar, add a 4 light socket splitter,
https://www.amazon.com/JACKYLED-Splitter-Converter-Standard-Adjustable/dp/B01DVUDC5U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1523692944&sr=8-1&keywords=4+light+socket

And order 2x 3000k and 2x 2700k led bulbs (you want lower k's for flower, while mixing 3000k and 2700k would be pretty good, you could do 3000k and 3500k too if you wanted, I mean you could just do all 3500k really, but I'm giving you a better way to go) (I mean I'm sure you could stick with cfl, but it's inferior to led). I found these 4 packs of each
3000k & 2700k
https://www.amazon.com/Great-Eagle-Equivalent-Non-Dimmable-14-Watt/dp/B01NAKT3CX/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8

You can get a timer from amazon too, manual is cheaper, but digital is only around $11. That way you don't have to turn your lights on and off every 12 hours.

And what gallon pot is that?

When I started out, I used a similar light system (and sometimes, I still do. Kids can sometimes be spooked by bright, popping strobes). So, here's my suggestion to make it better:

Get two of these (one for each Stand): http://www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton-660-Watt-Keyless-Twin-Socket-Lamp-Holder-Adapter-R52-00128-00W/100356967?N=5yc1vZc7po

Or better yet, two of these http://www.amazon.com/Fancierstudio-Socket-Adapter-Holder-Splitter/dp/B00HZV2938/ref=pd_sim_p_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=111K6T4N5Y3EHWN2T2PX

And get 4 pack (or two) of 100w daylight balanced CFL bulbs (2 or 4 on each stand). This should help out with tossing more light into the subject, so you could shoot with a faster shutter speed, and still be in the safe zone, electrically speaking, so it shouldn't damage/set fire to your kit.

With CFL, there's a magic shutter speed due to CFL flicker/frequency on multiples of... 1/60? (someone please correct me if this is wrong). So, shoot at 1/60, or 1/120, etc etc (please please please someone correct me if I'm wrong here).

Speaking of CFL... sheesh that green tint. Try setting your camera's White Balance to Fluorescent, which should help remove that green tinting. I don't trust Automatic WB. Look up how to use/operate your camera's Custom White balance. For most cameras, it's basically taking a picture of a white piece of paper [or something specifically made for this purpose] in the scene you're shooting in, and telling your camera to use that as a point of reference.

EDIT: I shoot for my wife's dance studio.. one thing I learned is that using CFL bulbs, I can really get those lights up close to the kids. It's cool and safe enough to be close to your subject. But not too close that you'll notice lens flare on the camera. Just make sure your lights are out of frame, give or take 6 inches.

Battery powered motion lights? Would have to change batteries as needed. Not stylish enough maybe (although being a new parent, learn that function is going ot have to overtake fashion real soon)

Motion light bulb? No batteries, but requires you leave the light switch on. Also likely dependent on the fixture you have in the hall. There are options on entire new fixtures, too, which probably look better (or at least less obvious), but a little bite more work to install.

Motion ligh switch. Would only work if you are near the switch, though (not sure what "easy access in the dark" means). You could install this yourself, its 3 or 4 wires tops.

Motion may not be the way to go if you have pets

If you have more of the clamp lamps, just get some more bulbs. Or you can get something like [this] ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076S6927J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_r0cZAbMKZDBX3) and get more bulbs.




My set up is kind of similar to yours. My dear sweet husband heard me saying I needed some grow lights for my seeds this year since we're in the actual north with an actual winter. So get got me some light bulbs kind of like yours and some clamp lights. Yeah, that was enough for like 8 seedlings. As the seedlings grew, I ended up getting some of the converters and more bulbs. And I have about 20 seedlings growing fairly happily under it with some room to spare.

What will you be putting in there? If it's mostly high light species you probably don't want to cheap out too much on light, but if you have a mix or mostly intermediate to low light you can probably get away with cheaper and fewer fixtures.

I have a few of these led panels, which are strong enough to tan a cattleya at a close range and could also cover a very wide area at a further distance for lower light plants. My oldest ones have been running daily for a little over a year and no issues so far, so hopefully they'll last a good long time. You could probably use one of these on each side at an angle so that the front of each shelf gets some direct light and arrange your plants closest by ordered of light requirements.

I also have some areas where I supplement light with a setup of cords---socket splitters---and smaller sized grow bulbs that I can swivel to target a wider or narrower area.

One more tip that I haven't tried with orchids but might be worth a shot in a setup like this, you could line the walls with foil or something reflective to help bounce light to the back sides of the shelves and have less spillover "going to waste". I've only ever done this with seedlings for my garden but it seemed to help.

Three light kit with led panels at 400 gonna be tough.

Just make sure you are getting reasonable cri, unlikely that low. Another option that would fit in that range would be something like this:

Softbox qty. 3
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DLVR1JK/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_VVTEDb9K7EDK0

Bulb quad splitter qty. 3

https://www.amazon.com/JACKYLED-Light-Bulb-Socket-Adapter/dp/B07BFMY8TR

Led bulbs, qty 12, two six packs

https://www.amazon.com/Hyperikon-Dimmable-Equivalent-Qualified-UL-Listed/dp/B0779C6F3Z

Dimmer qty. 3

https://www.amazon.com/Leviton-TBL03-10E-Tabletop-Control-300-Watt/dp/B00A80756O

Cheapy stands, qty. 4 (at least one will break)


https://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-Photography-Light-Stands-Cases/dp/B001WB02Z4

Add in some sandbags, extension cords, etc and up and running as cheap or cheaper than bad quality led panel lights. Not an elegant, durable, or great solution but way better than poor natural light and then can save up for proper lights at better budget maybe?

You have PERFECT timing, ComputerByte! I've been trying to puzzle out the solution to my holiday outdoor lighting woes and realized today that there is such a thing as an outdoor porch light outlet adapter - a little gizmo that screws into the light bulb socket and turns into outlets that things like Christmas string lights can be plugged into. :D

Of course, the one I found had to be an add-on item, so I stuck it on my wishlist and procrastinated further - Leviton 1403 Two Outlet Socket Adapter, Black.

Let's see, number 1-100 - I'll take 73.

I hope your mood improves! How's your little dog doing? EDIT wait no you're a cat person! Furry animal person? How's the small animal I know I've had a conversation with you about? :p

Well they do make colored energy efficient bulbs, however I don’t know of any with a GU24 base. You can buy a GU24 adapter and find a purple LED with a standard base super easy. I’ll post you the links.

https://www.amazon.com/JACKYLED-Adapter-Resistant-Converts-Standard/dp/B00IJUNQXG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=31KEOIAJ77KTL&keywords=gu24+adapter&qid=1556891178&s=gateway&sprefix=GU24+&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

That’s for the adapter, as for the bulb just search in amazon (purple LED light bulb) and pick which one you want

So the bulb says its 100w but in the q&a section someone says its probably 40-60w. I would guess closer to 40w, most LED sellers label somewhere between 2 and 6 times higher than actual wattage.

If you want cheap you are probably better off with the CFLs, if you want easy id get a half decent ufo led that actually draws close to 100w.
You may get somewhere between 0.5-1g per actual watt.

You could look at a E26 splitter but they can be a bit bulky and take up valuable headroom.
https://www.amazon.com/eTopLighting-Porcelain-Splitter-Adapter-Wattage/dp/B071XXP953/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1526469819&sr=8-6&keywords=E26+splitter

What kind of projector do you have in mind? You might be able to use a USB lamp socket (or DIY equivalent) to power the piratebox while projecting a static image. Or you could power a small digital projector from the socket with one of these. Either way sounds like fun and I hope you make it happen.

What I like about the FM feature is that it doesn't require line of sight. The public can interact with pi(rate)fm without ever seeing it. One day the hardware will be cheap enough to scatter pirateboxes everywhere. Until then, being able to stealthily deploy the things will be important. It may even more important in the future.

Use one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/GE-54276-Polarized-Handy-Outlet/dp/B002DN6QX2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1523400350&sr=8-2&keywords=light+bulb+receptacle

Easiest, cheapest way to do it. Surprised a smart, superior guy like you couldn't figure that out on your own ;)

Huh. The manual does say A15. One of the reviewers says the sockets are candelabra (E12).

I saw a no-name E12 smart bulb at my local home depot a couple weeks ago, but I don't know anything about it, including whether I would trust it. You could Google for "E12 Smart Bulb" or "Candelabra Smart Bulb" - I'm not sure there's much out there.

If I were in your situation, I would look into either an E12-to-E26 adapter

OR

just replace the light kit entirely with one that has E26 sockets.

Looks like a great space, congrats! If that is the only bulb, something like this may be handy. I use two of them (4 bulb version) in my basement full of 100w equivalent LED bulbs.

you can buy splitters that allow you to plug multiple bulbs into one e26/27 socket. amazon has a 7-1 for about $10. Put some 23w CFL lights in them, so your getting closer to 160w per splitter. you can also by Y splitters. While 6500K isn't bad advice and i use them all the time, with 7 bulbs you can put different color temps in it and get a wider range. It's important to note that our sun is around 5500K. good luck. with this set up youll get a cool running 160w grow light for around $30 depending on bulbs in your area (i paid $8 for 4 23w CFLs). heres a link to the splitter i was talking about:

Toplimit 7 Light Bulb Splitter Socket,Engery Saving Lamps E26 Base, Adaptor Conventer for Standard LED E26 E27 Bulbs,Garage Intensified Lighting https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FKIE6M4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_SVc9BbCQHZ276

Perfect. Thanks for the idea. For some reason an adapter didn't even cross my mind.

Also, found these on Amazon for super cheap in case anyone else has this problem.

JACKY LED® 5-Pack E12 to E26 / E27 Adapter - Converts Chandelier Socket (E12) to Medium Socket (E26/E27) (5-Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L595FA0/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_4SRUub0QP36BC

Was wondering what would be my best option.

Currently looking at this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FGFLCXS/ref=pd_aw_sims_7?pi=SS115&simLd=1

Curious if this is my best option if trying to conserve energy and is this a good option for minimum heat.

Also took a glance at this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0091HO0FY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0091HO0FY&linkCode=as2&tag=spacbuck-20


Opinions?

Welcome to the wild world of growing! Prepare for fun and frustration.

When people state watts in this forum (and anywhere else really as it relates to growing), they most certainly do NOT mean the equivalent.

It's going to be a little tricky to get a single CFL bulb at that wattage. If you only have the option of 1 female receiver, I'd look into this. Or this with several bulbs in it.

I'm not sure what size space you're dealing with, but lighting is important. Do yourself a favor and get something that'll work well.

It might not be the most popular thing to say in this sub, but if that's all you want it for just grab something like this. It'll sense motion when the door opens and auto-activate the light.

That said, if you want more out of it this isn't what you're looking for! Hope this helps!

Materials list:


4 x 5 gallon buckets from local food store. Cost: $0

4 x 36W [grow lights](LED Plant Grow Light Bulb, ieGeek 36W Full Spectrum Plant Lamp Miracle Indoor Gardening Light High Efficient Eco-friendly E27 Plant Light for Greenhouse Hydroponic Indoor Plants Organic Aquatic Grow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FDBID40/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_LFzPzbAGW8MD7) from Amazon. Cost: $27.96

1 x [4 way light socket](eTopLighting Porcelain Four Head Light Bulb Socket Splitter E26/E27 Edison Base 4-in-1 Lamp Splitter Bulb Adapter, 250V Max 660 Wattage, APL1674 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071XXP953/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_JdNJzDMcUu6SN) from Amazon. Cost: $8.49

1 x pc fan and 12v controller I had laying around. Cost: $0

1 x roll of duct tape. Cost: $3

1 x 24 hour timer stollen from christmas decorations. Cost: $14

1 x power strip. Cost: $6.99

1 x lamp light kit from Walmart. Cost: $8.99

Total cost: $69.43 + tax

I just installed these yesterday, works great!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L595FA0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I had to delid the bulb to get them to fit as the length was too long, but they still look great just not as diffused.

Check out smart sockets, like this WiFi one; I've seen them with wifi, Z-wave, Zigbee, ye-old X-10, even wired. You can plug in whatever bulb you want - even use a splitter, like /u/redroguetech said. And why stop at a 1-to-2 splitter? I found a 1-to-5 splitter, or even higher. If you're using a directional splitter like that, you can use some cheap floodlights, and still light up your garage like daylight!

• Picture - The one in the pic is MR16 base. Those do come in RGB but not controllable via standard HA hubs.
  Amazon 1
  
  
  
• GU-10 - Comes in RGB LED too. Notice the thick progs on the bottom. You might find some wifi or bluetooth . Amazon 2
  
  
  
• GU-24 - Commonly found in Ceiling fans. Incredibly hard to find in LED. There are only a handful of options, and they're often too big for ceiling fan fixtures. If you truly need GU-24 and have the space for it, then consider a GU-24 to A19 adapter. That way you can use common RGB bulbs.
  Amazon 3

JACKYLED 5 in 1 Light Socket Splitter E26 E27 Adapter 5 Way Light Splitter Converter for Standard Light Bulbs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BFMY8TR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_kKlXDbHGMKS6J

I bought two, each socket is rated for 60watts I had 3 55watts and 2 23watts in one and “pop” after 6weeks. The other with 5 23watt bulb is fine. You and I are dealing in low wattage. CFL aren’t the best possible. They effect the photomorphism off the plant. CLF tend to produce less growth. But they are very easy to work with. Being able to get within 5” and not having to worry about burning.

If you need something weather proof, rated for outside, then this one is pretty good: https://www.amazon.com/iDevices-Outdoor-Switch-Monitoring-Required/dp/B019IJNKCS/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1536359339&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=idevices+outdoor+switch&psc=1

If you want them to dim, and only have a few lanterns, then this might be good for each lantern: https://www.amazon.com/iDevices-Socket-Light-Adapter-Required/dp/B01KP5V292/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1536359424&sr=8-3&keywords=idevices+socket

If you plug is indoors, then you can get a Lutron bridge and their dimmable plug

I had a similar idea when I started my first bucket. It was a single plant bucket with a 4 way split of LED lights much like the ones you're thinking about. The main problem with the light set up was that it created way too much heat and heat stressed the plant so I switched to a UFO LED within a week.

My bucket had good airflow and currently maintains ~74 lights on with a UFO but with the 4 LED bulbs it was ~92 lights on. I'm not saying you can't do it but it would require a much better way to dissipate heat compared to a traditional setup
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I grew 1 plant under 2 LED and 2 CFL (couldn't handle the 4 LED's heat) and temps were ~80 but the results weren't as good compared to my UFO grow which had less actual draw than the 4 bulbs.

Personally I still recommend going with a UFO LED, it might be a little more expensive but they are becoming much more affordable and if you get a product from china it will save you a lot. Aliexpress has some cheap lights, this light is 150W for 46USD.

However if you do decide to go with a 4 bulb adapter, I advise using this to avoid overloading 1 socket. Plus it has 2 on/off switches so you can control your bulbs seperately

Definitely an exhaust fan is installed (but no clue if working or not). Looks like it has a plug, so I would get an extension cord and plug it into an outlet, see if it works (most likely it will). If it does, then get one of those light bulb adapters that have an electrical outlet, plug the fan into it and add a light bulb.

Something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Leviton-1403-Outlet-Socket-Adapter/dp/B001F71O70

Edit: please update us with the results.

I removed the 24-inch t8 fixture in my hood and put 6500k cfls. You can get an adapter similar to this for 2$. http://www.amazon.com/GE-54173-Adapter-Converts-Polarized/dp/B002DN2OEM/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1458161330&sr=8-13&keywords=light+bulb+adapter+socket.
Attached to this: This is less than 2$ at a local hardware store. http://www.amazon.com/GE-50360-feet-Hugger-Extension/dp/B000B75RDW/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1458161489&sr=8-6&keywords=extension+cord
I added 4x23 watt 6500k cfl to my 29 gallon. I added aluminum foil as a reflector. So far growth is good with some algae controlled with 10 nerite snails, 2 otos, 1 SAE, and 1 pleco. I use normal excel dose, root tabs, and liquid fertilizer. Heat is not an issue. Even though cfls are contacting the glass. Frogbit grows right under it.

Here is your solution. Just screw it into the light fixture and you're done! My garage is pretty dark, so having a motion activated light is pretty nice.

Those are all very good points. You may have made a convert of me lol.

I was hoping to avoid most of the wiring by using something like this
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091HO0FY/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_zRvTub1RG85R3

Right? It is a hell of a lot nicer to wake up to light than sound, though. I made one of these and the brightness from the light almost always wakes me up before my alarm goes off.

If you want to make your own, CFL bulbs with Amalgam are perfect as they gradually heat up over a few minutes from about 50% brightness to 100%.

Light: http://www.amazon.com/Satco-Compact-Fluorescent-Reflector-Replacement/dp/B008SCEQXY/

Timer: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FSQTQQA/

Fixture: http://www.amazon.com/Leviton-61-Polarized-Outlet---Lampholder/dp/B001OM1L06/

I'd recommend buying an extension cord and something to secure the fixture to your ceiling or wall.

For that kind of money you could easily get a 4-way (or 5-way) bulb adaptor plus 4-5 100w LED bulbs which would be TWICE as bright.

$14.99 for the fixture:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DVUDDC2/ref=crt_ewc_img_gw_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3UENWQOYWIPH9

$35 for 4 LED floodlights that are 100w each:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RMK05Y2/ref=crt_ewc_img_gw_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1VCN0ZD746TM9

Pick up a motion sensing light switch for $21:

https://www.amazon.com/Lutron-Maestro-required-Single-Pole-MS-OPS2-WH/dp/B005WM3ALC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485043085&sr=8-1&keywords=motion+sensing+light+switch

That will be 500 watts versus 228 watts for only $71, saving you $50 per fixture. Got two like I do? $142 instead of $260!

Now, if something goes wrong, you can replace the bulbs or fixture cheaply. Or take it with you.

Bonus? You don't even have to remove your existing ceiling socket. This all just screws right in!

First, there's a lot of info in this post about using a lux meter as a plant light meter (and related posts linked there).

Second, I was thinking LEDs like this or this. A 3000K color temperature seems to work well for both veg and flower, though you could use two different ones (veg at 5000K, flower at 2700K?), and 3500K may work better than 3000K. I'm still investigating that. I got some 17W/3000K bulbs like that for my house, was surprised to see how much lux they put off at 12-16" with a reflector. A couple of them could work well in a 2x2, as long as you could move them around / train. I've heard of people using light socket splitters like this, though some of them look really cheaply made, so make sure it's not a shock/fire hazard.

Here's an example setup using several LEDs bulbs (among other things), and a thread comparing LED and CFL bulbs with a lux meter. Both are a couple years old, LED bulbs have gotten better still. (Also, if you take the bulb caps off, be careful about electrical shock.)

All that said, in my 2x2 I use a 135W HLG QB288v2 (3000K). Not a cheap option, though now you can apparently get something roughly identical from Alibaba (via Kingbrite or Meijiu?) for less. It works great. Before that I had a Viparspectra "450W" (actually ~200W), but it failed after about 10 days and I returned it. The light felt super harsh on my eyes, and purple light would have made spotting deficiencies harder.

If you want lamp dimming, as well as on and off, this device works great as well: https://www.amazon.com/iDevices-Socket-Adapter-Required-Amazon/dp/B01KP5V292/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1511230982&sr=8-1&keywords=idevices+socket&dpID=41ChOErGfqL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

I would not LED strip, its clumsy, lots of parts, and so on

Suggestions:

1. I would repair the wire connection and use a candelabra LED bulb [I think candelabra is the right socket shape?], which will put far less strain on the weak splices than the old light did because LED uses far less amps. Thats the easy option, use the brightest bulb you can find
   
2. Adapt to a normal socket size [you lose space in the glass cover because of the adaption] Use 100w LED bulb
   
3. LED light engine retrofit
   
4. Replace the socket with a Type A normal socket size, which opens a vast number of LED light bulbs to you, like this very bright LED bulb [you have to check how long these special bulbs are, minus screw base, plus the socket depth etc]

>I found a 1-to-5 splitter, or even higher. If you're using a directional splitter like that, you can use some cheap floodlights, and still light up your garage like daylight!

With smart bulbs, they could be controlled independently, so set the bulbs to flash, hang some garland from it, and instant Christmas tree!

I don't have anything concrete to back this up... but I'm pretty sure here in Canada there is no problems with putting lighting & electrical sockets on the same circuit.

How would that differ from a scenario where somebody simply plugs a floor/table lamp into an electrical socket?

Additional, things like this: http://www.amazon.ca/Leviton-1403-Outlet-Socket-Adapter/dp/B001F71O70 Would certainly not be kosher at all.

Like the previous poster said, something like this would work well and low cost. [amazon link](First Alert PIR725 Motion Sensing Light Socket https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003QKS4Z4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Q6v7xb00P0631)

You could use a hub+motion sensor+ smart bulb, but I would only recommend that approach if you will use the motion sensor for something else. Example: if away and motion, send a notification or if night/day set brightness to x/y percent. Otherwise you're probably wasting money and adding more things to potentially break down.

Anyone know where to find a simple socket to power outlet adapter like this with a switch (pull-chain etc). Something like this, but can be turned off and on.

I've bought one of these, but all similar products to this only switch the bulb socket on and off. I need something to switch an outlet socket.

I've considered these, but these but it also doesn't switch the outlet on/off.

Anything out there that will do what I'm lookin for?

appreciate it,

matt

Sure - here’s the link to the 25W 660nm red light that I have from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/ABI-Booster-Flowering-Spectrum-Enhancement/dp/B071Z12H67/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=2Q616ELQK8SVV&keywords=abi+red+light&qid=1557331542&s=gateway&sprefix=abi+red+&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

Also, don’t forget to to order a socket like this: https://www.amazon.com/Light-Socket-2-Prong-Adapter-Switch/dp/B00J1LZA4A/ref=pd_aw_fbt_86_img_2/137-2572292-4018337?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00J1LZA4A&pd_rd_r=57a70269-71ab-11e9-8ad6-676656a66066&pd_rd_w=2FhtN&pd_rd_wg=tsIYx&pf_rd_p=3ecc74bd-d08f-44bd-96f3-d0c2b89f563a&pf_rd_r=G6M0SSV65K7HZHKXNJNQ&psc=1&refRID=G6M0SSV65K7HZHKXNJNQ

Good luck 🍀

Buy a couple packs of CFLs at Walmart. It's like $10 for a pack of 4. They're around 25 actual watts, so that's another 100W for $10. Buy 2 packs, get some of these splitters and these plug adapters (they're like $1 at hardware stores). Plug them into a power strip. You'll really see an increase in bud at the end.

well, I just ordered this, should make my life much easier. Thank you China!

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091HO0FY/ref=cm_sw_su_dp

I don't believe so, but I was considering getting something like this for my ceiling fan fixtures: https://www.amazon.com/JACKYLED-Adapter-Chandelier-Converter-Resistant/dp/B00L595FA0/ref=pd_lpo_60_bs_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=KH199AQYDBPSDK8AJN4S

I was typing up my list of shit for my second grow. Lets see if I got my Reddit Formatting Correct. :)

The Details

Seeds

• 1 x Fem White Widow
  
• 1 x Fem Hash Plant
  
• 2 x Fem Super Silver Haze - Scrogged
  
• 1 x Reg Cannasol Durban Poison Bag Seed
  
  Gear
  
  Veg/Flowering
  
  
• 48x48x80 Tent
  
• iPower 1000w
  
• iPower Carbon Filter
  
• Duct Fan One
  
• Duct Fan Two
  
• Fan Controller One
  
• Fan Controller Two
  
• Insulated Ducting
  
  Seedlings
  
  
• Power Cord for Seedlings
  
• Light Splitters
  
• Socket Adapters
  
• CFL's - Way, way cheaper at Home Depot
  
  Medium and Nutes
  
  
• Pro-Cal
  
• Growstones
  
• General Hydroponics Nutes - Lucas Formula
  
• Coco Coir
  
  Meters
  
  
• Light Meter
  
• Infrared Thermometer
  
• TDS Meter
  
• PH Meter
  
• PH Contol Kit
  
• PH Buffer Solution
  
  Pots
  
  
• 5 Gallon Smart Pots
  
• 14 inch Plant Saucers
  
• Scrog Screens
  
• Plastic seedling and one gallon pots
  
  Misc
  
  
• Foil Tape
  
• Ossilating Fan
  
• Snippers
  
• Assorted 4 and 6 inch fans
  
• Assorted thermometers
  
• Garden stakes, Twist ties, etc.
  
• Duct Clamps and duct tape
  
• 2 Timers
  
• Ratchets
  
• Distilled Water
  
• Various sizes of water mixing buckets
  
  
  

You could use something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Leviton-1403-Outlet-Socket-Adapter/dp/B001F71O70/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1407430422&sr=8-2&keywords=light+socket+plug+adapter

That way you can run an extension cord into your shed for light without sacrificing the porch light. It would obviously only work if the porch light is switched on, but it's better than not having a porch light at all. I wouldn't run more than a few lamps off that power source though.
Edit: how many more times do you think I could say porch light?

I went with these fans and im very happy ...no wire nuts or electrical tape required, and there about the same price. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009OXDAWY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Also if you are looking for a good light set up use this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0091HO0FY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This is my build http://imgur.com/a/0gYxr

> Light bulb socket adapter: One outlet version -- www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001PCVTFC[1] , two outlet version -- http://www.amazon.com/Leviton-1403-Outlet-Socket-Adapter/dp/B001F71O70[2] . Best not to try to make one of these yourself, can be dangerous if something gets wired backwards.


I get these here in the local electrical market. But the light bulb holders are a little higher, I was thinking if I could get a customized socket somewhere near my bed. Where I can plug in my charger.

> Fan speed regulator: Depends on the fan, ceiling fans are controlled different than box/stand fans. Usually it's a burnt resistor or such. Probably best to just replace the regulator assembly, most of the time they're not repairable anyway.


I thought of posting an image of how it looks like from the outside.
Here is an image of it. I think I can even open it, take a pic and let you know, I thought I would first post the pic and ask for feedback. Is the regulator speed depended on the type of ceiling fan? The fan that I am using 1200 MM Sweep, 380 RPM, 80 Watts power consumption.

> Broken cupboard door:

Here is how it looks like. This is the broken door side. And this is how it looks on the cupboard. This image is from another cupboard where both the hinges are intact. So I think it is not really broken but the screws and nut seems to be come off? I went to a hardware store and showed them this pics, they bluntly said that only screws and nuts are not available, you need to purchase the complete set. I don't even know if I am using the technical terms like screws, nuts, hinges right. Forgive me if they are called something else.


> Toilet lid


The one that I have seems to be a little different. Here is what it looks like. The lid wont just fit easily on those plastic connectors given on the top of the hole.

Above all I really want to say a big thank you for taking out time and replying to me. It really helps and can go a long way if I get started with DIY stuffs.

*Sorry if any of the links turned dead. Imgur is disabled in my office, and I used my mobile's 2G network to upload to imgur and manually added the links here on the browser.

This! So much this. Everything goes on sale Dec 26th for around half to 80% off...and it's only the second day of Christmas!

If you have any outside lights, there is a cheap adapter to turn those into outlets for additional lights as well. Very useful if you don't have a regular outside outlet.

My design philosophy is it has to be easy to use by my wife's standards. It can't be complicated to the point that she's not going to bother. It can't be setup in such a way that only I understand it.


Funny you should mention lamps. That's the one device that has plenty of smart adapters, but none of the obvious choices fit my design philosophy. For example a smart bulb comes to mind. The problem with that is first time my wife turns it off using the lamp's switch, my smart bulb becomes as powerless as any "dumb" bulb. Another device you might use is a wall plug switch such as the Wemo Switch. The first problem here is the plug I plan to use is behind furniture. Even if it wasn't I'm back to the same problem as the smart bulb: my wife would forget to use the wall switch and use the lamp's switch instead. Again my smart switch is rendered useless. So what's the solution? I'm looking at this. It is a smart device that also has a local switch. After installing it I would unscrew the lamp's switch so my wife can't accidentally use it. Over time she would get used to using the smart device's local switch. The only problem with it is it's damn expensive.

I am Helen Keller when it comes to tools and building things, but making this was fairly easy. The hardest part was taking the time to tape everything.

I started off with planting inside the bucket in mind, but decided on using separate pots.

I have a slight phobia when it comes to electricity. Instead of wiring my own sockets, these are the lights I am using:

LimoStudio High Quality 4 Socket Photo Bulb Adapter

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091HO0FY/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_4vRTtb1MZDBBJ

My intake fan is on the bottom, and my exhaust fan is on the top side on the opposite end.

I use these and they are excellent.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077RVKYR6/ref=crt_ewc_img_oth_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3NG14OPL35XMM

I coupled them with these to plug into existing sockets.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002DN6QX2/ref=crt_ewc_img_dp_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

I control all of mine with the switch on the wall, if I wanted to control them individually you could put these (or similar) on each set to individually control them.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0178IC734/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm surprised no one told you about these. That + some sticky wall hooks to hold them. They're relatively cheap (cheaper at your local hardware store than amazon) and seem to be just what you're talking about.

Another popular one is to get a power strip mounted inside the box and then get some of these to hold the lights.

Unless you're talking about not wanting the plug even to leave the box? I can't imagine a scenario in which you don't have to have a hole for some wires to get in...

Maybe this kind of vagueness is why you didn't get much of a response to start with lol.

So 4 CLF all together? This is just a test grow in theory to get stuff ready and so I know how to grow come next time. Would you recommend on of these? http://www.amazon.com/Fancierstudio-Socket-Adapter-Holder-Splitter/dp/B00HZV2938/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1452620800&sr=8-2&keywords=light+socket+splitter

EDIT: Spelling

I know in my case for my most recent house, I used a Circuit Breaker Finder. Have a helper plug it into an outlet, scan the panel til you find what you think it is. Flip the breaker, the power light at on the unit plugged in goes off to confirm, write it down, move on. That, with a light socket plug adatper got the majority of circuits out of the way. I was lucky that I had the finder at work, and can see how spending $40 can be a bit much for what most people see as a one time task.

For previous houses, I've had a few different methods. If I'm doing the entire house, I'd grab as many electric things as I could find and plug them in all over. Lamps, plug testers, radios, basically anything that would give me indication that the power was on or not. Then yes, sweep.

If I'm looking for a single breaker, I would just plug in a set of speakers, play some music and flip breakers until the music stops.

Light bulb socket adapter: One outlet version -- www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001PCVTFC, two outlet version -- http://www.amazon.com/Leviton-1403-Outlet-Socket-Adapter/dp/B001F71O70. Best not to try to make one of these yourself, can be dangerous if something gets wired backwards.

Fan speed regulator: Depends on the fan, ceiling fans are controlled different than box/stand fans. Usually it's a burnt resistor or such. Probably best to just replace the regulator assembly, most of the time they're not repairable anyway.

Broken cupboard door: Get a box of wooden matches; break the heads off 3-4 of them, however many will fit into the screw hole. Dip them into wood glue, then shove them into the hole as far as they will go. Once the glue dries, cut them off flush with the wood surface, then screw the hinge back into the newly filled-in wood. If you lost the screws, take one out of another hinge and your local hardware store should have something that matches up. Can also try getting a screw a couple sizes up instead of the matchstick trick. Screws are numbered for "thickness" and then measured for length. Quick chart of the American system is here -- http://s.hswstatic.com/gif/screws-1.jpg.

Toilet lid - usually these just sit on top of the tank? If you're talking about the seat, there are usually 2 screws under the hinge tabs, look for a cover you can flip up. Might have to use pliers underneath to hold the nut while tightening the screw above.

For the vast majority of things, if you don't want to post on /r/diy (that's what it's here for!) just search Google for "cabinet door hinge fell off", or "toilet seat loose," etc, there's plenty of information out there (even step by step YouTube videos!)

Source: Way too much of my childhood spent watching This Old House and reading this thing.

JACKYLED E26 5 in 1 Socket Adapter E27 Converts for Standard LED Bulbs 360 Degrees Adjustable 180 Degree Bending Max Watt 500W https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DVUDDC2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i52LybDYGSKF2

A few of those will allow you to turn the bulbs on their side. Get some Mylar on the top to reflect back down

Edit: I'm very eager to see how this goes when you have the bulbs oriented correctly

Yeah this is the splitter I use


And these are the bulbs

My local Costco sells just the 4 packs of bulbs for like 15 bucks a pack. I take the diffusers off the bulbs so the light isn’t as scattered. They also have 3000k 17.5w bulbs that believe it or not I’m using in my flower box with 6 of the same splitters and my flowers are putting on weight. Much better than my old blurples and cheap ‘grow lights’

You can buy adaptors! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013QO15GE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_r86Ezb9X9M6KE


This is what I did for my bedside lamp. Works great as long as the light has a big lamp shade.

that actually makes sense lol. my plan is to have a 4 bulb socket hanging from the top and then two single bulbs hanging down around the sides once (hopefully she) starts growing.

Here's the real lifehack: https://www.amazon.com/GE-Polarized-Adapter-Install-54276/dp/B002DN6QX2/

Around Christmas, remove your porch light bulbs and put these in instead. Run your lights from there, and it obviously works from your normal porch light switch inside of the house. Unless you have a ton of lights, these work perfectly.

These work perfectly for me: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00L595FA0/ref=nosim/appleink

I have this in my garage and it works perfectly.

4 in 1 Light Socket

Link to bucket pics
I used:

• 2 Dayspot CFL 26W/64K, Equivalent to 130W, FLC26D 12 hours on 12 hours off
  
  
• 5 Fans SilverStone 120mm Fan Filter with Grill FF121 (Black)
  
  
• 1 AcuRite 00613A1 Indoor Humidity Monitor
  
  
• 1 Titan Controls 734150 Apollo 14 8-Outlet Power Strip with 24 Hour Timer, 120-volt
  
  
• 1 LimoStudio High Quality 4 Socket Photo Bulb Adapter - Converts 1 Socket into 4 - Use for Standard Socket Flourescent Bulbs, AGG882-A
  
  
• 3 LE® 12V Flexible LED Strip Lights Kit, LED Tape, 6000K Daylight White, 300 Units SMD 3528 LEDs, 73 Lumens/ft, Non Waterproof, 12 Volt LED Light Strips, Pack of 16.4ft/5m, All Accessories Included
  
  
• 2 Aluminium trash bins
  
  
• 2 rolls of duck tape
  
  
• and I use Figi and Evian water only because of balanced ph lvl and added minerals. Maybe a few Poland springs here and there when I was out of the other water.

Better, but I'd get a multi socket bulb adapter and some kind of fan. Also checkout www.growweedeasy.com and the sidebar of this sub and /r/spacebuckets for some more reading. Aluminum foil is not a good reflector of light, use mylar or even just white walls are better.

Ok. How about something like this. A Bluetooth light socket?

https://www.amazon.ca/iDevices-Socket-Adapter-Required-Amazon/dp/B01KP5V292

Maybe try one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/First-Alert-PIR725-Motion-Sensing/dp/B003QKS4Z4/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1375289288&sr=1-2&keywords=light+motion+detector


It's basicallyy a motion detector you screw into an existing light socket. Couple bucks over $15 but it is as cheap and easy as you're going to get.

7x https://www.dollartree.com/search/go?w=Led%20light

Cut off the plastic domes

Get a 7 way socket splitter

Toplimit 7 Light Bulb Splitter Socket,Engery Saving Lamps E26 Base, Adaptor Conventer for Standard LED E26 E27 Bulbs,Garage Intensified Lighting https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FKIE6M4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_2b86BbJGRJD5D

A corded socket
JACKYLED Extension Hanging Lantern Cord Cable UL 12Ft 360W with E26 E27 Socket On/Off Button + Hooks + 2-Prong AC Power Plugs Pendant Lighting for Kitchen Bedroom Plant Growth light https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016MDPWL0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_9c86BbDMSQS06

Assemble it all and it will look like this http://imgur.com/gallery/1eZwTCt

If your lucky you can get 1 gram per watt. So 63 grams. I'd advise against the foil and use mylar. You can get it at walmart for a dollar sold as emergency blankets. The reason is foil is a very poor reflector but good at reflecting heat. Which you dont want.

You can use the cardboard box but I would find a plastic tote to use or even a 5 gallon bucket.

Now for nutrients.

General hydroponics flora series micro General Hydroponics FloraMicro, 16-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003YKDFAU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Sl86BbFS7BVY3

General hydroponics flora series bloom
General Hydroponics FloraBloom Fertilizer, 16-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003Y36AOA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Im86Bb6ECWXT3

Use the lucas formula which is 6ml of micro and 9ml of bloom. From seed to harvest.

7x https://www.dollartree.com/search/go?w=Led%20light

Cut off the plastic domes

Get a 7 way socket splitter

Toplimit 7 Light Bulb Splitter Socket,Engery Saving Lamps E26 Base, Adaptor Conventer for Standard LED E26 E27 Bulbs,Garage Intensified Lighting https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FKIE6M4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_2b86BbJGRJD5D

A corded socket
JACKYLED Extension Hanging Lantern Cord Cable UL 12Ft 360W with E26 E27 Socket On/Off Button + Hooks + 2-Prong AC Power Plugs Pendant Lighting for Kitchen Bedroom Plant Growth light https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016MDPWL0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_9c86BbDMSQS06

Assemble it all and it will look like this http://imgur.com/gallery/1eZwTCt

If your lucky you can get 1 gram per watt. So 63 grams. I'd advise against the foil and use mylar. You can get it at walmart for a dollar sold as emergency blankets. The reason is foil is a very poor reflector but good at reflecting heat. Which you dont want.

You can use the cardboard box but I would find a plastic tote to use or even a 5 gallon bucket.

Now for nutrients.

General hydroponics flora series micro General Hydroponics FloraMicro, 16-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003YKDFAU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Sl86BbFS7BVY3

General hydroponics flora series bloom
General Hydroponics FloraBloom Fertilizer, 16-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003Y36AOA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Im86Bb6ECWXT3

Use the lucas formula which is 6ml of micro and 9ml of bloom. From seed to harvest.

You want to get to minimum 50w per square foot HID/LED (100w sq/ft for CFL) so you need to make up another 85 watts or 170 watts of CFL. A 6 pack of 100w equivalent should do the job.

Grab a couple surge strips and 6 of these for a cheapish way to power the bulbs.

You could also get yourself a 150w HID and be good to go for a larger plant next go around.

As for lighting, we used this aquarium bulb, a cord, and actually have it on a clothing hanger above the tank so when we add corals we can slowly adjust the light intensity.

So far there are two astraea snails and two red claw hermit crabs in here along with some barnacles and clams already on the live rock. Eventually we hope to add shrimp and many soft corals to give it the full nano reef look

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B016MDPWL0/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1500941120&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=lamp%2Bsocket%2Bwith%2Bcord&dpPl=1&dpID=41F%2BSLsNPhL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1

I used that once. Works well. Be sure to use a led bulb

Would items (1) and (2) below work with an Apple TV 4th gen to accomplish the task?

(1) https://www.amazon.com/iDevices-Switch-HomeKit-Android-Amazon/dp/B00U31IO3Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480928409&sr=8-1&keywords=homekit+smart+plug+energy+monitoring

(2) https://www.amazon.com/iDevices-Socket-Adapter-HomeKit-Android/dp/B01KP5V292/ref=sr_1_cc_4?s=aps&srs=12034488011&ie=UTF8&qid=1480929296&sr=1-4-catcorr&keywords=homekit+smart+bulb+wifi

Can you use WiFi socket adapters instead? I'm not sure what socket size that is, but could one of these could possibly be a solution?

https://www.amazon.com/iDevices-Socket-Adapter-Required-HomeKit/dp/B01KP5V292/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494267259&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=wifi+light+socket&psc=1

You bet!

https://www.amazon.com/Leviton-61-Polarized-Outlet-Lampholder/dp/B001OM1L06?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_12

Even cheaper - $1.99 haha. They have them at all hardware stores too.

I second this, but I would use 2 or 3 of them at least. Get a lamp that can house them, or get some direct connectors like these and use a power strip.

GE Adapter, Converts Outlet to... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002DN2OEM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

GE 54276 Polarized Handy Outlet Plug https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002DN6QX2?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

This is what I'm using. Works flawlessly.
If you want to keep the light as well, you can use this instead:

Leviton 1403 Two Outlet Socket Adapter, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001F71O70/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mHV.AbN3SJYV7

You could always just get another screw base. They're like $2.

Or you could get a motion sensor meant for an outdoor fixture like this and just screw an LED lamp into it.

yeah, I think its just easier to suspend and adjust a shoplight fixture on chains to cover a decent size area. How can you do that with bulbs?

I saw this on the page for the bulbs that you linked.

You could get a cheap generator like this, buy a DC to AC/USB Power Adapter, get a four socket light, plug them with these, and focus the light with this (with foil taped inside it to amplify and reflect the light).

So I used this: https://www.amazon.com/LimoStudio-Quality-Socket-Adapter-AGG882-/dp/B0091HO0FY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1469836205&sr=8-4&keywords=limostudio+light+socket
Sorry for the long address, but it work well and hasn't been effected by the moisture from my spray bottle. What are your concern, water getting into the socket?

Ohhhhh.... to you have a ceiling or wall light fixture out there? If so you might be able to use something like this and pull power off the light circuit.

https://www.amazon.com/Leviton-1403-Outlet-Socket-Adapter/dp/B001F71O70/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1473968821&sr=8-5&keywords=light+bulb+socket

Then for $4.50 US, get something like this or this:

You'll have to use your own USB charger.

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Final resolution:

+72 hours later after the "downloading" status appeared, the "Upgrade" green box finally appeared at the top of the software update screen.

All upgrading finished soon after that.

Exception: The Hue BR30 flood lights that turn only only via motion sensor. I guess these lights will never be upgraded. Or, until I find someone willing to make motion under them for 72 hours straight :-). Or, until I hire an electrician or someone else with an extra tall ladder to get them down. (not me! - I don't climb ladders bigger than closet shelf height since I saw my friend's life changed by a 10' ladder accident)

2 Morals of the story:

1. For most Hue lights, I should just be patient for upgrading. It can take 72+ hours after you see the "downloading" status before the "Upgrade" button appears. And I get 150Mbps download speeds.
   
   
2. Before I install Hue lights in hard to reach places, I will upgrade them using this
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016MDPWL0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   
   (like I now do before installing anywhere)
   and add their serial numbers to my Hue lights spreadsheet (columns: lights type, location, serial #)

Light socket. Same as what we use in the US (not sure where you are at) for a light socket, or for a lamp.

You can get one of these, if you want more mobility and plug it into an outlet - http://www.amazon.com/Leviton-61-Polarized-Outlet---Lampholder/dp/B001OM1L06/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1416090703&sr=8-4&keywords=light+socket+to+plug+adapter

I'd suggest doing something like this: http://www.hawk-hill.com/2014/09/hang-a-chandelier-in-a-room-without-wiring/

You can get DIY Chandelier kits from Home Depot or Lowe's. Just make it shorter than a typical chandelier. Then then put one of these in the light socket.

Maybe something like this if there is not a ground plug on the power cord. http://www.amazon.com/Leviton-1403-Outlet-Socket-Adapter/dp/B001F71O70/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377900815&sr=8-1&keywords=light+socket+adapter

Add something like this https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001F71O70/

I guess you could use something like this? https://www.amazon.com/Candelabra-Adapter-Converter-Convert-Chandelier/dp/B013QO15GE

I don’t have any in my house ever since I replaced the old ceiling fans with smart ones. I can imagine they’d be annoying

A picture of the bucket

Light socket referenced on spacebuckets.com

Bulbs - Philips LED bulbs, 8$ for 4

Trash can $22

5 gallon bucket - $3

Fans - free

power supply on spacebuckets.com

LED strip - see amazon

Fan board, somewhere on https://www.spacebuckets.com/materials

At full blast, fans, LEDs & lights, it uses 100w (I plugged it into a Kill-A-Watt)

2 months Veg, 3 months flower

Produced 1.8 oz (53g) of dried flower, after trimming from stems.

Totally worth it, but the place !smelled! crazy-strong from veg through flower (gelato is much stinkier than any of my previous grows)

Another option, plug and play. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003QKS4Z4/

Ok - so what I have is this guy:
Leviton 1403 Two Outlet Socket Adapter, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001F71O70/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_VsAxwbXJCQ4TB

You screw it into your light socket and then you have outlets - but it's just two pronged. Which is fine for Christmas lights but not fine for extension cords.

they make adapters that you spin into a lightbuld socket, I lived in a self storage unit for two months one time that overlooked the city, all the homes in the area were multimillion dollar so I was pretty proud of my view for $35 a month, i cut a little slit behind the latch so I could close it from the inside so it looked paddle locked
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001F71O70/ref=asc_df_B001F71O705047028/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=394997&creativeASIN=B001F71O70&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167139094796&hvpos=1o4&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14773802175312856461&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019460&hvtargid=pla-500526566312

Get a connected bulb for the bathroom, RF would easiest and cheapest I think. Then you can leave the light circuit 'on' all the time, but the bulb is only illuminated when the RF remote is used. Then you can power the GH at all times without a battery using just socket adapter.

Socket Adapter

RF Bulb

Depending on how much juice you needed and how strongly you felt about the grounded outlet...here

A baby monitor also works well for this. If the transmitter has a battery, remove it. Plug the transmitter into the outlet in question. Take the receiver with you. When the signal drops, you found the right breaker. This also works on light fixtures if you use one of these.

Just a thought. You can change the light bulb adapter above to one that has a plug + light. Then use a trickle charger to keep your battery charged. Since you have a nice space in the T@B trailer, you could use it as a cheap office (if they don't mind).

If you mean to add a switch to a lamp that doesn't have one, something like this is safer than cutting the cord: http://www.amazon.com/Prime-Wire-Cable-EC870615-15-Foot/dp/B006G69Z44

If you need a lamp socket too: http://www.amazon.com/JACKYLED-Extension-Hanging-Lantern-Lighting/dp/B016MDPWL0

If you're talking about this 4-Socket bulb adapter, you can just plug it directly to the power strip.

Regarding the 8x8 fan, I'm not sure. Maybe /u/Ekrof has more information.

Those are chandelier/candelabra (E12) style sockets. There are no Hue bulbs yet that utilize that socket.

I got these E12 to E26/E27 adapters http://www.amazon.com/JACKY-LED-5-Pack-E12-Adapter/dp/B00L595FA0/ to use my Hue bulbs with a ceiling fan that takes candelabra bulbs. They work really well, but make the bulb stick out about another inch.

Just buy one of these or these for a few bucks. You're better off not having the exposed wiring. Solder connections can be brittle and break if you stress them too much. Also you never know if you're going to have to replace the bulb.

You can get E12 to E26 adapters. They do add a little height, not sure if it's enough to make the bulb stick up over the top of the shade.

Unscrew your porch light and use one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/Leviton-1403-Outlet-Socket-Adapter/dp/B001F71O70

NOTE: Don't overload the circuit. Or the circuit breaker will trip.

About $4 if you want to charge slowly

amzn.com/B001F71O70

Also available at any hardware store for around $1. But the storage units I'm familiar with had the lights in each section on a timer. You would need to twist the dial on the timer for the units in your section every 15 minutes. This prevents someone from running a chest freezer all the time, for example

There are splitters that exist that could split that into 4 sockets. Something like this

I would put the highest wattage CFL that you can buy. Avoid halogen or incandescent light, as they emit more heat and less light than CFLs.

I used IKEA e12 smart bulbs that are supposed to be similar to Hue in functionality but they suck and I don’t recommend them.

They are E12 to E26 adapters available and that would let you use your Hue bulb(s).


LE E12 to E26 Light Socket Adapter, Bulb Base Converter, Pack of 6 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013QO15GE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RJ0vDbWZ4SKTT

The grow light is plugged into an outdoor outlet. If you have an outdoor light fixture, you can always try replacing the bulb with something like this. It might be ok with a low wattage device, although it's probably not up to code. I used them with Christmas lights before.

Light socket to plug adapter, similar to this one.

A lot of people use them for Christmas lights so they can be turned on and off with their porch light switch.

Does the garage have a light? Ive used an extension cord plus one of these in a similar situation before.

Thing

simplest way (if I am reading your post correctly) is buy a light->outlet adapter.

https://www.amazon.com/Leviton-1403-Outlet-Socket-Adapter/dp/B001F71O70

work around.
Buy a light socket that has 2 receptacles on each side : Here

Then 2 of these Socket to bulb adapters Here

that should do it.

Five bucks!

https://www.amazon.com/Leviton-1403-Outlet-Socket-Adapter/dp/B001F71O70/ref=br_lf_m_gmtayufhb75x6de_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&s=hi

I used a couple of these to daisy chain a few from the existing lights in the basement so that I could quickly set them up and keep using a single light switch.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001F71O70/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

However, I plan to hardwire a few for my garage just to try it out.

Try this
Outlet to Lamp adapter

Is this what you want?

Leviton 61 660 Watt, 125 Volt, Polarized Outlet-to-Lampholder Adapter, Brown https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001OM1L06/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_8t2DAbTB3EGT8

Plug a few of these into a power strip.

You could buy one of these
http://www.amazon.com/Hanging-Lantern-Cord-Off-Switch/dp/B007RPRYF0/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hi_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=15N98QG93X41S59ED313

And one of these
http://www.amazon.com/Leviton-125-2-Pole-2-Wire-Adapter/dp/B001PCVTFC

And just pug them together.

$4.15 adaptor @ Amazon.

He used This mains to usb adapter in combination with This bulb plug to mains adapter. (He linked them on his Thingiverse page.)

You've seen this?

https://www.amazon.com/GE-Polarized-Adapter-Install-54276/dp/B002DN6QX2/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=lightbulb+plug+ground&qid=1566453694&s=gateway&sr=8-1

GE Polarized Handy Plug, 2 Pack, Bulb Adapter, Convert Light Socket to Outlet, Easy-to-Install, UL Listed, Black, 54276
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002DN6QX2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_B5cwDbGW4NYHW

This.

How many Watts is the LED?

Turn them into outlets, and then plug in some string lights or lamps. Or hanging pendants with a shade.

https://www.amazon.com/GE-Polarized-Adapter-Install-54276/dp/B002DN6QX2/ref=pd_sbs_60_1/132-2102568-7743137?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B002DN6QX2&pd_rd_r=03650b17-a233-4a33-991e-74fce8ecb42b&pd_rd_w=JO9Lv&pd_rd_wg=LZKqn&pf_rd_p=43281256-7633-49c8-b909-7ffd7d8cb21e&pf_rd_r=EHNJ8X55ENG9N3YDPCAB&psc=1&refRID=EHNJ8X55ENG9N3YDPCAB

If you have an Edison bulb to outlet, you could get some power from the light bulb in each cabin. I would not suggest leaving it plugged in as it might be against the rules, especially when housekeeping comes by.

/u/RGeronimoH Then also pick up these guys too, to plug into your Garage light bulbs outlets (that connect to the switch)


https://www.amazon.ca/GE-Polarized-Adapter-Install-54276/dp/B002DN6QX2/ref=pd_cp_60_1/141-7602560-6110348?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B002DN6QX2&pd_rd_r=c6e6d038-20bd-4fd1-afb7-df0dac09e1b5&pd_rd_w=wuAxR&pd_rd_wg=Fy1jT&pf_rd_p=64a84aa4-b549-4445-9bf3-48bdeed5f24a&pf_rd_r=NEPM6AP41Q8DHMCB5RXV&psc=1&refRID=NEPM6AP41Q8DHMCB5RXV

You can just mount some hooks in the beams above to position the hanging light wherever you like... Then you can get one of these to plug it into, using the current light socket.

Could you use a light socket adapter?

link

Or get one of these


https://www.amazon.com/GE-Polarized-Adapter-Install-54276/dp/B002DN6QX2/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=light+bulb+outlet&qid=1573098811&s=handmade&sr=1-1-catcorr

Could you use this?

You can buy one this from amazon

GE Polarized Handy Plug, 2 Pack, Bulb Adapter, Convert Light Socket to Outlet, Easy-to-Install, UL Listed, Black, 54276 https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B002DN6QX2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_x2oSDbM8D4H57

http://www.amazon.com/LimoStudio-Quality-Socket-Photo-Adapter/dp/B0091HO0FY/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1403835250&sr=8-6&keywords=studio+light+4+socket here's what I'm using

I'd hit up a thrift store and grab a lamp and take it apart Otherwise, you could just get a corded socket like this one

Will an adapter from e12 to e26, or e27 work ?

example:

https://www.amazon.com/JACKYLED-5-Pack-Adapter-Chandelier-Converter/dp/B00L595FA0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1511283005&sr=8-1&keywords=light+bulb+adapter

JACKYLED E12 to E26 E27 Adapter 5-Pack Chandelier Light Socket E12 to Medium Socket E26 E27 Converter Bulb Base Adapter Converter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L595FA0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bZJwCb5P40HM9

I haven't used one but would an e12 adapter work in your lamp?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L595FA0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_CisVCbHM8RPEV

i did this exact same thing (thought i was so clever!). Used these adapters: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L595FA0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

assuming youre talking about e12/candelabra?

these are what i use.

https://www.amzn.com/B00L595FA0/

Is that what you're looking for?

$160 for a $7 extension cord and a shelf bracket?

They shouldn't be selling home furnishings, they should be teaching classes on how to grow balls the size of grapefruit.

SLA battery + DC-AC inverter + cheapo analog light timer + light bulb.

Edit here's a parts list.
Inverter - https://www.amazon.com/Silicon-Devices-Inverter-Converter-Adapter/dp/B01J4S7YKC/ref=sr_1_3?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1479399479&sr=1-3&keywords=power+inverter+clip

Timer (2pk) - https://www.amazon.com/Woods-50006-24-Hour-Mechanical-Settings/dp/B006LYHED0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1479399756&sr=8-3&keywords=outlet+timer

Plug light - https://www.amazon.com/JACKYLED-Extension-Hanging-Lantern-2-Prong/dp/B016MDPWL0/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1479399822&sr=8-6&keywords=plug+in+light

Then just grab a 12V car, boat, lawn tractor battery. Use an led bulb for less power draw. You'll have to recharge every so often (the battery capacity will determine how often).

Also you can add a solar charger so you never have to charge it. http://www.harborfreight.com/15-watt-solar-battery-charger-68692.html

You need a bulb with higher lumens. That measures the light output.

I bought this for my garage because one bulb was not enough: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DVUDDC2

this works nicely in my smaller veg box.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DVUDDC2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Two of these and 10 LED bulbs and five minutes later you'll be more lit than my Oklahoma relatives at a Trump rally.

My veg room has one of these - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FKIE6M4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and it's fillled with these bulbs - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CAL1F5K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You need quantity!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076S6927J Fill this one.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GS114DJ With these.

Everything was going great but then my lights (CFLs with the suggested 4-socket adapter) fell on my plant about 2 weeks from harvest. Burned a few spots on and around the main stem, plant pulled through like a champ though. It's a stupid mistake, but make sure not to be lazy about taping shit down and do regular bucket checkups to see how it's holding up.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L595FA0?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

Not 100% sure these are the right ones, but I took a shot. I'll find out tomorrow. There were two different ones. The "E12 to E26" and the "E17 to E26". The 12s looked closer to my old bulbs.

Do you want to grow a hand full of leaves, or bud you can smoke. If all you wants leaves I recommend growing some basil. As far as incandescent light bulbs, unplug it, it is doing nothing for your grow but wasting your electricity. Buy a grow light or some LED bulbs and build your own fixture if you have to.

https://www.amazon.com/Toplimit-Splitter-E26-Conventer-Intensified/dp/B01FKIE6M4/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1542057973&sr=8-12&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=light+bulb+splitter

• Two full spectrum 20W LED grow bulbs
  
  
• Ten small 7W 4100K LEDs (similar to these) all screwed into 5-bulb socket splitters. These bulbs I had laying around - I plan on slowly replacing these with small 7w full spectrum grow bulbs as I find good deals on them.
  
  
• One 105W 2700K soft white photography CFL
  
  
  The lights are on for 14 hours per day