do cfls really work

[John Smith Esq.]

when you get to using a couple hundred watts of CFL- you are better off goin with an HPS, even if its small such as 250w or 400w... Cooling becomes easier and more importantly the lumen flux is in a more desirable range for decent penetration of canopy.

TG nailed it imo, if ever there were to be generic lighting advice handed to all noobs this would have to be in there..Kudos to you.