Grow tent 600w hps hydro under construction

anon1122

anon1122

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Okay, here we grow!

I've been a lurker for quite some time and have been doing a bit of research and am now implementing my research into my first solo grow. Let's start with the equipment lists...


Here's what I have:

1 4'x4'x6.5' grow tent
1 Hydrofarm Radiant 8 hood
1 600w hps
1 600w Lumatek digital ballast
1 2x2 ebb and flow Hydrofarm Megagarden
1 air pump and air stone
2 sets of t8 lights that have 2 bulbs each
Misc. Timers and power strips

I just ordered:

1 6" value line fan 435cfm
1 6" carbonaire carbon filter

I need:

Fox farm hydroponic nutrient trio
Ph/PPM meter
Rock wool
Hydroton
PH up+down
small circulation fans
SEEDS!!!! :weed:


And that ladies and gents barring any oversight on my part, is going to be my setup. Let me figure out exactly how to post pictures on here and I will.

I plan on implementing a SCROG technique. Anyone have any suggestions for strains that would do well in this environment with that technique? I am going for a high yielding, indica dominant strain. Also, if you have any suggestions on a fairly inexpensive ph/tds meter, please send a link.

Like I said, I've been reading on here for a long time and really believe this is the best online growing site and I can't wait to become a member of this community and wealth of knowledge. Any suggestions and comments are appreciated, let me know what you think!
 
anon1122

anon1122

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Here goes my feeble attempt at posting some pictures for you guys. Any suggestions and comments are welcome!




View with light off



Lamp off



Radiant 8 Hood



Lumatek Ballast



Megagarden with Air pump. Airstone will go in reservoir of course.



Light on



Bulb burning



Tent closed with light on


The only problem/concern I'm really having right now is that the light takes 10+ minutes to fire/start up. I have read about some bulbs misfiring with the lumatek ballasts. Any suggestions on what bulbs work 100% of the time the first time and don't take forever to fire up?


Also, I assume since the cubic feet of the tent is roughly 104 cf. that the 435 cfm exhaust fan will dissipate most of the heat given off by the lamp. If the air in the room is being exhausted at 4x per minute It should create a negative pressure area within the tent drawing fresh air in from the flaps on the bottom/side and not letting any smell escape as well.

Let me know if I am correct in my assumptions.
 
anon1122

anon1122

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Lights out



Ballast



Megagarden



Lights on



Closed up with the light on


The only concern I am having right now is that when I plug the ballast in, it takes 10-20 minutes for the light to fire up. I have read about bulb compatability issues regarding lumatek ballasts. Does anyone know what bulbs are the best to use that light up immediately?

Also, do you guys think heat build up will be an issue? I think with the 430+ cfm exhaust fan running it will take out the heat and smell very well. And since it will be creating a negative pressure area, it should draw air in through the bottom vents right?

Please let me know what you think!
 
phabphour20

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Very nice Setup bro!Who makes that tent if you dont mind me asking?Does that light setup you have put out alot of heat?i want to put togehter exactley what you have there minus the hydro table.
 
anon1122

anon1122

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phabphour20 said:
Very nice Setup bro!Who makes that tent if you dont mind me asking?Does that light setup you have put out alot of heat?i want to put togehter exactley what you have there minus the hydro table.
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Thanks! I'm not sure exactly on the brand, I posted the link to where I bought it on amazon. If I were you, I would go with a brand name one though. This one isn't quite sturdy enough and I had to add boards to the top to support the light hangers. As for the carbon filter and fan, it's going to have to be creatively mounted somewhere other than from the ceiling. Hydro hut or growlabs would be a better option in my opinion. But I have it now, so it will have to do. I can make it work, I'm flexible and creative. I'm hoping that with proper care and attention, I can achieve at least 3/4 gpw which would put me at my target of roughly 1lb. Now I just have to find a good strain to use or someone to get some clones from. Too bad I don't know any growers in my area.

As for heat, I know this bad boy will throw some off, if it didn't it wouldn't be air cooled. I think with the 430 cfm exhaust fan in the room sucking through the carbon filter I can kill the heat and the smell and get two birds stoned at once. Anyone else, feel free to chime in and let me know if that sounds about right.
 
phabphour20

phabphour20

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Ive ordered beans from attitude 3 times.Il ive in the northeast usa and havnt had a problem.Just pay the extra for the guaranteed shipping.So your tent dosnt have straps to hang your filter from on the inside?
 
anon1122

anon1122

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phabphour20 said:
Ive ordered beans from attitude 3 times.Il ive in the northeast usa and havnt had a problem.Just pay the extra for the guaranteed shipping.So your tent dosnt have straps to hang your filter from on the inside?
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nope, no straps. this thing is bare bones to the max. But, like I said, I think it will serve it's purpose for now.
 

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Just ordered the fox farm hydroponic nutrient trio, advanced nutrients ph control kit, and a sheet of 50 2"x2"x1.5" rockwool cubes. Getting closer...
 
anon1122

anon1122

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Just received nutes, ph up+down, rockwool, and carbon filter. Carbon filter is fucking HUGE. It may be overkill for my application, I'll post pics asap so some of you can help me brainstorm about how to set this monster up. It's approx 2 ft tall and 15" in diameter and weighs 55 lbs. Definitely too heavy for this tent. Pics to come asap.
 
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Bob Smith

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Hey Anon, that tent you have looks like one of the plant killers from a year or two ago - the ones with the white insides (like yours) kill plants eventually.

You need to get one with the new silver lining - I'm not a paid endorser for anyone, but I have a couple of Sun Huts that work great.

An additional benefit is that the roof is plenty strong and comes with straps for hanging your inline fan(s) and filters.
 
anon1122

anon1122

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I've read about those problems, and I checked with the vendor before ordering my tent and I was assured that this one is non-toxic. So, Im gonna roll with it for the first grow and upgrade on the 2nd grow and just use this one for a veg tent. Anyway, I hope to have pictures of this monster filter tomorrow. I'm telling you, HUGE!!!
 
tea tree

tea tree

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lol, I have a 600 lumatel in the same size tent too. I love lumatek, they work as good as they say and have that 30 percent advantage over magnetics. I also hve a lumatek 400. Anyway I was just switching those yo yos withc are awesome and it just snapped back, lol, and smacked my eye with a triangle! Ow that shit hurts, i just want to say, riu, be careful. You will shoot your eye out.
 
anon1122

anon1122

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Right on, thanks guys. I hope the one 6" fan sucking through the filter will be enough to control heat and odor. What type of bulb are you using tea tree? Mine likes to take at least 10 minutes to turn on. Is that normal?
 
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