Going Vertical: Construction of a Monster

proheto8008

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you already know im there funk!

and the total cost with everything was probably around 4 or 5 grand.. my electric bill is probably about 250-300 extra with the room but keep in mind where i live it is probably the most expensive electricity in the country. it uses about 1000 kwh a month i think
what did you spend five grand on? I couldnt imagine spending that much at all.

Could you tell me how you spent that much.
 

funkdocKT

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what did you spend five grand on? I couldnt imagine spending that much at all.

Could you tell me how you spent that much.
lumber, electric (ballasts, bulbs & timers), plumbing (hoses, pumps, & res'), hardware (screws & brackets), 80 containers, hydroton, fans, huge carbon filter, ducting, nutes, CO2

ive seen 1200W 9'x6' tented flat gardens holding 40 plants take 3k-3.5k to get going properly...5k for a 2400W vertical garden holding 80 plants is well worth it IMO..either way, if you do it right youre getting that money back & seeing returns on the first harvest
 

proheto8008

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lumber, electric (ballasts, bulbs & timers), plumbing (hoses, pumps, & res'), hardware (screws & brackets), 80 containers, hydroton, fans, huge carbon filter, ducting, nutes, CO2

ive seen 1200W 9'x6' tented flat gardens holding 40 plants take 3k-3.5k to get going properly...5k for a 2400W vertical garden holding 80 plants is well worth it IMO..either way, if you do it right youre getting that money back & seeing returns on the first harvest
Ok, i get it. I just assumed that you converted from a dif 3k setup. I guess your right. I spent 4k getting my first 2k watt setup going. I bet that carbon filter was like $500 by itself. God damn grow shops. lol
 

FLoJo

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yes they do get dirty after a while, i clean them between each cycle... first rub em down with bleach, then run clearex through the whole system, then rub em all down with a wet rag
 

FLoJo

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and ya, it was for everything.. i used to have a bunch of 1ks but sold em before i moved thinking i wasnt gonna be growing again... 2 months later had the itch and bought all new shit LOL
 

proheto8008

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and ya, it was for everything.. i used to have a bunch of 1ks but sold em before i moved thinking i wasnt gonna be growing again... 2 months later had the itch and bought all new shit LOL
Ive always found financing new grows to be a bitch. I spend most part of my new grow financing on just rent.
 

FLoJo

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ya it def. aint cheap.. but i been growing for a while, and had a few friends here and there want some bud.. so i tend to have some spare change for equip LOL

i am actually gonna sell this system, just keep ballasts n fans and see what new shit i can come up with
 

FLoJo

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lol ya and credit cards... assuming your investment does not go up in smoke so to speak
 

FLoJo

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this is just the thread about how i built it.. people were asking so i posted it up..

my grow journal is in my sig
 

South Texas

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I'm a big fan of the Vert. Growing. The pic showing the Outdoor Vert. set-up is awesome, also. Old Hollow Logs, maybe 12' PVC pipe, modified, etc."One of these days. A Vine covered brush pile, with a couple "Pipe Grows" laying in it is the best idea I've been able to come up with. The Pic is one of many seen at POT FARM search. Got any updated pics of your Grow, it's been awhile.
 

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FLoJo

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ya check my sig its the first link..

and that underground grow is sick.. wonder how they busted it
 

South Texas

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You should read the Story. They really should make a movie about it. I won't say how they got busted. I don't want to spoil the fun. See Underground growing, pot farm, etc. It was in Tenn.
 

FLoJo

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ive read about it and seen all the pics, but i never remember reading how it got busted other than them working on the case for like 5 years
 

South Texas

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The STUPID FUCKS started stealing elec, by passing the meter.... The Big A-Frame House, just a front, no curtains (mistake), think of all the millions spent up-front to do the set-up. They maxed out on the elect. to start, was scared to request for more. (Cool). Besides the money, a lot of growing exper. was involved. The Dude knew his shit. For additional valid electrical needs, a 2 car sized garage filled with BS wood woking machines,.. Table saws, planers, compressors, etc. They don't have to actually work. Cut up a bunch of shit, throw sawdust around. Or a Tennis Court with 8 BS HPS lights, tht would have done the trick. Elect. Guy, jumped the fence, found the by-pass.
 
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