Heya Stinkbud,
First I have to say big fan, much respect. So here's the deal, I am building a room staying as true to your concept as possible (cloner, veg, and 3 system flower) but there a few questions I have for you if you don't mind answering.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLLER OR NOT?
Of course I am trying to get the best for least, should I get individual timers and climate gauges or a system? I want performance cheap lol. I intend to add co2 at some point but it will be one of the last things I get so a system needs to be upgradable for future co2.
OVERVIEW OF ROOM
Do you have a overhead diagram of the room showing how the clone, veg, and flowering room are positioned? I have an 8x8x8 space to work with and I want to maximize it's potential.
400W MH OR 250W
I initially was going to get a 400w mh but I read you use 250w is that accurate? Is a 400w worth it?
I have more questions but this will be enough for now. There is a $4000 budget on this op for everything, seeds, lights, aero system mats, fans, all we have is an empty 8x8x8 room. I have researched and changed plans for this room a million times before I seen your setup. Now I am banging my head on the wall about getting all I need to build the room, and getting the right hardware to make it reliable, I would love any and I mean ANY advice you have for my $4000 8x8x8. Thanks for your time!
Sincerely,
JesterGrown