help with 32" x 32" x 63" Mylar Grow Tent setup?

[bestdopetoked]

I was wondering all the stuff I would need to set up a Mylar Grow Tent that's 32" x 32" x 63" it has Multiple Vents for 4in, 6in or 8in fan and filter output, I think I'm going with cfl lighting and I want a charcoal filter to prevent odor. Besides those 2 what else do I need? Any advice is welcomed and thanked.

 

[joe blow greenthumb]

There are so many variables. Decide on lighting, setup, exhaust, intake and where you're going to do this. Next, think it out and come up with a design. Then come back and get advice. Not being rude, there's just a lot for your to think about. Your setup needs to make you comfortable and you'll never be that if you haven't contributed to your own setup. You'll forever be asking questions.

 

[bestdopetoked]

I was thinking a 4" inline exhaust fan with a charcoal filter. But for a grow tent do absolutely need a intake fan?

 

[raven1290]

Depends on the temps in your tent. If you temps are to high with just an exaust fan, adding an intake fan would help. You wouldn't need another H.O. inline fan, just one of those cheap booster fans would do the job. If your going with fluoroescents, then you probably will not have any issues with heat just useing a 4" inline/filter combo.

 

[bestdopetoked]

Depends on the temps in your tent. If you temps are to high with just an exaust fan, adding an intake fan would help. You wouldn't need another H.O. inline fan, just one of those cheap booster fans would do the job. If your going with fluoroescents, then you probably will not have any issues with heat just useing a 4" inline/filter combo.

if i use the 4" inline fan/filter combo am i suppose to leave the fan powered on 24/7? also what is a H.O. inline fan compared to a regular inline fan?

 

[herbbilly]

The main thing you need is to read. Your gonna spend what on what for what. Easy 400 setup in that space. You need to have a smell to get rid of first.

 

[raven1290]

H.O. just means high output vs a low output like inline booster fans. Yes, you will leave the fan on all the time.

 

[bestdopetoked]

The main thing you need is to read. Your gonna spend what on what for what. Easy 400 setup in that space. You need to have a smell to get rid of first.

400 dollars for what?

 

[bestdopetoked]

H.O. just means high output vs a low output like inline booster fans. Yes, you will leave the fan on all the time.

thanks man any material for a newb to read about growing?

 

[raven1290]

I think hes refering to the cost of tent/fan/filter/lights etc. Or he's saying a 400w hid would be good.

 

[bestdopetoked]

I think hes refering to the cost of tent/fan/filter/lights etc. Or he's saying a 400w hid would be good.

i think im more comfortable starting out with cfl.

 

[raven1290]

This is the book that got me growing. It has tons of useful information. Read this and between the book, all the information on this website and others plus the experience you'll gain from growing yourself, you will be a pro before you know it.

 

[raven1290]

Cfl's are a good way to start out. I started out useing T-12 fluoroescents and I had good success with them. Just don't let your plants get too tall as fluoroescents don't have much penitrating power. Keep them under 24" and you'll be good.

 

[herbbilly]

Go find some real successful cfl grows and see where they went. I'm just saying spending more on ventilation than lighting is a poor choice. What will you light with and what do you expect? I'm all for planting a seed for fun just know how to party.

 

[714HB]

i have gl80 witch is around the same size and i have a 400watt air cooled hood with a 4 inch fan charcol filter and 2 small adjustable fans so id say thats exactly what you need