Sweetmesss
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How does one find a hydro store? Especially if he's in an area where it's only legal for medical. Like the idea of being able to get used.
$2000 Budget - (Stimulus Check) - 1st Time Grower
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How does one find a hydro store? Especially if he's in an area where it's only legal for medical. Like the idea of being able to get used.
JoeBlow5823
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Before my state became legal there were grow shops EVERYWHERE. And not just in the cities, they are in very rural areas too. The number of them hasnt really increased since recreational became legal and most people working at grow stores say they see more window shoppers but not many new customers. There are people out there that grow things other than weed in their house. Why they do this I do not know, but the fact remains-there are stores out there to support their hobbies. Just google maps "grow store" or "hydroponics" or "indoor gardening"
CptTripps
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After three or four weeks, mine sounded like it had gravel in it. I wasn't even running it on high, and had it on a temp controller so it was only running about 1/2 the time. I also have a sound deadening coupler between the filter and the fan. I'm glad yours is working out, but mine was garbage. Guess I got a bad one. LOVE the VivoSun tents and fabric pots though!
I'm in a "red" state, where medicinal is legal, but growing isn't yet. There are hydro stores all over the place. They all know what we're growing. If you'd see the nutrients they sell it'd make you laugh. They all have "kits" ready to sell with 3X3 tents, lights, soil, pots....everything but the seeds. When I walked in the first time, he knew exactly what I was growing and pointed me in the right direction for getting started. I suspect it's been this way for many years too. There are about 6 stores within an hour of me right now, and they are all doing well as businesses. When I went to buy more medium a few weeks ago, even with the lockdown, they were open and there was a line in the parking lot. Nobody was allowed in the store. You'd tell him what you needed and they brought it to the car. I picked up 5 bags of Coco-Loco and was on my way.
Also: I suspect the OP has already bought everything he listed out, so our efforts to point him in a better direction are falling on deaf ears. He was awfully excited about his shopping list, and I don't think he's logged in since he posted it. I imagine he's already taking delivery of some things. Our job now is to help him get successful with what he purchased.
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Yeah he's going to think it's going great and we were all wrong too. till harvest comes and the scales do the talking
Mackattakz
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Haven’t grown before but I’ve tried popping bag seeds before, finally have my own space and want to try again... could you point me to any resources? Or know any good templates for an op like the one mentioned ^
Renfro
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Choppers dont see the actual lights, they see the heat radiating off the outside surfaces of the home. They CAN'T see through walls like in the movies. They see heat plumes from exhausts (even under the house). So if your grow room is warmer than a HPS room (as it should be due to the lack of IR) you will show up brighter to the chopper than a HPS grow.
Powertech
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Some people would be thrilled with a QP. I'd be happy for a couple weeks
Okay so lights are super important. Thoughts on either of these?
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Amazon.com : Full Spectrum 480w lm301b LED Board Kits for 44ft Grow Tent led Grow Light with RED660nm (3500K+RED) : Garden & Outdoor
Amazon.com : Full Spectrum 480w lm301b LED Board Kits for 44ft Grow Tent led Grow Light with RED660nm (3500K+RED) : Garden & Outdoor
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SwiSHa85
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The 301b + 660nm board looks decent for the price. I'd do 4 of them in a 4x8.
JoeBlow5823
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coreywebster
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The second option, one per 4x4 of space.
There is a huge difference between the first light and the second.
Try and keep thing simple.
Tent
Lighting
fan/filter
acoustic ducting to match.
circulation fans
ph testing
pots and medium.
SwiSHa85
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I contacted them about what bin diodes and 660nm their using. Apparently SK bin and epistar 660s. Also they said Amazons ship speeds on their products are way off. 10 days or less to your door fully prewired. Epistar 660s aren't the best but they are newer style smd. Essentially these are some guys state side that bought large amounts of Chinese boards, heatsinks and drivers and did all the work themselves instead of Ali. Not a bad deal at $340.Arrives: June 3 - 29
On the Aglex cob led 3000, i cant vouch for that size. But i changed from a basic blurple (235 w true draw) to 2 Aglex cob led 1200w (210w draw) and i was able to pull 11 oz off 6 plants in a 2×4×5 grow tent, 1 month veg(from seed)then roughly 55-60 day flower. Excelent buds, crazy frosty. Temp in tent only went up about 4 degrees (averages about 75-78 deg now)but easy to vent. I chose the 1200 over the 2000 for a better footprint. I would give them a try if your not fortunate enough to have a big budget.
Caliverner
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Honestly this is the best on a budget set up I would say I have a bunch of these lights almost same filter and blower and I do fine
Caliverner
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move to cali
Raspberrykiwi
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Realistically I was able to set up my 4x4 tent with a 600w HPS, no carbon filters or inline fans or anything fancy for around $500. Not including soil and nutrients and everything else you’ll run into. This is a 1 plant run in that tent.
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Raspberrykiwi
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Wow replied to an old thread, disregard my message 
Macncheesehaze
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I got two 600 watt bs ones when I first started thinking I saved a ton. Opened em up and they’re only 40 watts. There are wayyyy better LED options.