Indoor Newb Setup

Psyched to get my indoor grow on, anything else I'm going to need equipment wise?

I typically over-research and over-buy a bit, I prefer to not upgrade components numerous times, and you usually get what you pay for. Besides, I'm working from home at least until the end of the year, so why not.

This is in a spare bedroom that is consistently 65-75f with 55-65rh (measured June-July). I've got a standard dehumidifier I can add to that room anytime.

Soil, 5gal fabric pots (maybe 3, but 5 is what I have).

Autos for a while, so hopefully 4-5 plants each cycle (mephisto, night owl, bud roc, ppp).

• 4x4 Gorilla Grow Tent (+ high cfm poles, gear board, trellis)
• HLG 650R
• AC Infinity T6 Fan
• AC Infinity 6" Carbon Filter
• Ducting/Clamps/Straps/Ratchet Hangers
• Light Meter
• Glasses
• pH kit
• Surge protector/power strip
• humid/temp monitor

I'll need a small fan or two, was going to get the filter and light in first and then figure out size/placement for fan(s).

Didn't sound like I had to have an intake fan, but I guess I'll know when everything is in there.

I don't run an inlet fan the draw is enough from the extractor.

A decent sized dehumidifier is a good shout especially in later stages. Something with a stat on, saves you constantly checking you can just set it and leave it. Not sure how bigger one you have.

Scopes are another key item. From bug prevention/control to trich checking. I use a 30x jeweller's loop and a 100x pocket microscope

Thanks, I did outdoor last year and this one - so I've got a jeweler's loop, bamboo, etc.

The humidifier is a decent one with thermostat. Since the AC Infinity fan has temp/humid controls I can hopefully get it all tweaked out and not need much daily intervention.

If by "pH kit" you meant the drops and paper, I'd recommend a proper pH meter over that. Do yourself a favour and get an EC or TDS meter as well.

Learn what each one does, how they work, and what they tell you. The vast majority of cannabis growing problems stem from the water you give them.

sidfinch said:

HLG 650R

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Nice light.

sidfinch said:

Light Meter

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I would buy a good pH meter and EC meter before buying a light meter. As @spek9 mentioned, they are important. pH is probably the most important number for growers.

Also if it's a lux meter there not really designed for growing. You need a par meter to get the best way of measuring.

They're super pricey and not really needed outside of labs.

And second the PH and TDS meters actually. Blue lab do good quality ones for reasonable money. Hannah do them to but again big bucks. Amazon do cheap ones but I find they are hit and miss.

Definitely avoid buying a cheapo pH meter. Inaccurate readings can cause more harm than good.

I did get a lux meter, a par meter was overkill. I just wanted to get numbers I could use to adjust and thought that would give me a reference point to help dial it in.

I'm down the pH and TDS meter rabbit hole doing research.

Appreciate the advice.

sidfinch said:

I did get a lux meter, a par meter was overkill. I just wanted to get numbers I could use to adjust and thought that would give me a reference point to help dial it in.

I'm down the pH and TDS meter rabbit hole doing research.

Appreciate the advice.

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I prefer Hannah over blue lab. But those are the only two I'd buy. I don't care much for pens from any company. I always buy the hand held units that have the probe on a cord. I just think they last longer and are easier to use.

Ive had two Hannah's and one blue and the Hannah are just a little bit better in my opinion. I like that Hannah only has the one probe and the cord is nice and thick. That little black cord going to pH probe on the blue lab can get wore and break after a while requiring replacing the pH probe before it's gone bad. I also feel both my Hannahs have been easier to calibrate, the old one you just put the probes into a solution and turned a little knob, on the new version they have a quick cal solution that is super easy to use as well.

Just here to say that paper pH strips are an ok choice. I use short range strips that measure 4.5-8.5 in 0.25 increments. You can get strips with multiple indicators if you want more range or accuracy.

In industry we use strips because meters need calibration and maintenance which is a liability for the company while strips are guaranteed until their expiry date by the manufacturer.

Sounds like a solid setup ....