Grow Help...

[az2000]

I have yet to pick the seeds the nutrients or anything... From what i have read the lights and cooling system is whats going to cost the most so i would like to get that down and start from seeds then... again thanks for all your help.

If you're on a budge, there were $200-$250 CMH options in that thread I linked to. CMH requires less cooling. 8" fan is what you'll need. I like using a variac to adjust the speed, it's quieter than those $20 dimmer-like controllers (they create buzz). Phresh makes a Hyper fan with a built-in controller. I'd like to try one of those.

growweedeasy is a more topical resource. You might find that better than a conversation. (I wish we had a wiki here and could create something like that.). It's like an entitlement mentality. You can only learn by doing.

You have a lot to learn. It takes time. Look in the General forum for a recent thread titled "elite." There is a ebook you can download. If you search, you can find other ebooks by Cervantes and Rosenthal.

I would really start with one grow under one light, learn as you go. People waste a lot of money going gangsta all at once.

 

[astronautrob]

Personally I'd section the room off, probably do a 6x6 veg room and 10x10 flower room (something like that), and start by furnishing the veg room, since you'll be using that first. That's where I would start at least.

 

[astronautrob]

People waste a lot of money going gangsta all at once.

^^THIS^^

 

[izzyi2d]

cool well yes im going to be doing soil... I would like to do 2 rows of 3 1,000 watt they say 1 gram / 1watt for optimal grow... so im fine with the in between... Im looking to do this perpetualy so i dont know if that means i have to section it or??

 

[izzyi2d]

That sounds good to section the room off in the veg/flower room and for the veg room how many of the t5 4ft lights do you think maybe 4?

 

[az2000]

so i dont know if that means i have to section it or??

You need to look for that "elite" book I mentioned. You're missing some very basic info.

 

[izzyi2d]

thats the exact ones i was looking at 4'x12''

 

[orbo]

Have we discussed heat yet? 1000 watts of T5 in a 15x15 is gonna be hot. Like real hot.

 

[izzyi2d]

im able to grab air from outside in this location... cold air.... atleast during this time of year... untiull it warms up and i would have to use AC....will that be o.k?

 

[izzyi2d]

I was thinking about having a thermostat hooked up to automatically kick on the fans in the intake lines once a certain temp is reached...

 

[orbo]

im able to grab air from outside in this location... cold air.... atleast during this time of year... untiull it warms up and i would have to use AC....will that be o.k?

Sure, on most days. Also, I just noticed you are thinking 1000 Watts of T5s AND 1000 Watts of HID in this 15x15 area that is going to be partitioned off for veg and flower. Did I get that right? You need to consider a backup plan for heat on days when its not so cold.

 

[orbo]

One day with excess heat isn

I was thinking about having a thermostat hooked up to automatically kick on the fans in the intake lines once a certain temp is reached...

If you can rig it up that's ideal. Remember to filter air coming in from outside.

 

[izzyi2d]

i can hook a line into the ac systme that will turn on the air if needed.. i dont think i will have to worry about that for awhile...

 

[KryptoBud]

OP,browse around this site. There are tons of threads just like this, most of them are a very short read. People think they're gonna string up 10,000 watts and be flippin lbs by the end of the week and they haven't cracked a seed yet. Its like tryin to build houses when you've never held a hammer, you're not gonna get rich from either. Start small a light or two. Get some experience, make a plan, if you think you want to do then expand. Theres a lot of shit that can wipe out a grow quickly, cost a lot of money, and possibly your freedom.