what else do I need, any suggeestions

QuitChIeFiN

Member
About to start off a grow room with in a month and i just purchased a whole bunch of stuff. If anyone has and suggestions on what else I need or how to make my room better, Please let me know.

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12 Magnum XXXL 8" Air-cooled reflector
12 HPS 1000W
12 MH 1000W
12 SG lite ballast 1000W convertible
12 Vortex 10" 790CFM
04 14,000 Ac/heat/dehumd
02 20lbs CO2 ---->may get 2 more
02 Air Box 3 stealth edition 1500CFM 8"flange---->not sure what this is i think the dude was trying to get me for an extra 600
02 Helios 7 8 light 240V controller with timer
02 Sentinel CHHC-4/total environmental controller
04 Can-Lite 10" 1500dfm ----------------------->not sure what this is i wanted CAP-125 carbon filter, is can-lite the same thing
02 CO2 regulator/flowgage
01 BlueLab Combo meter
02 B&W Poly10' x 100' 4mil ----------> I wanted Mylar is this stuff good
04 Can Max-Duct 8" vinyl 25ft


Things on my list to still buy.
--all the duct reducers and stuff for the duct work.
--co2 lines
--maybe 2 more AC units, but if this is the case i rather just get a 5 ton unit
--5/7/10 gallon pots -----Im leaning toward the 7 gallon, what u guys think
--brain fart cant think of anything else


There will be 2 rooms: one will be 11-13ft x 20/21ft haven't decided yet, and the other will be 8'x15/16'. height will be 7' for both areas. I'm going to describe one room and the other is going to be the same just differ size.
Ill be having 6 lights in each room, the light are going to hooked up to 2 10"vortex like a push-pull, outside air will just be passing through to keep lights cool. Ill be having 1 vortex and a carbon just to scrub the air(mostly will be on at night time). 1 vortex will be bringing in fresh air( with the co2 how often should i turn this on, I was thinking every 1 to 2 hours turn on for 5-10min, I need a scheduled for this and not sure what to do. Im trying to keep to 20lbs tanks to last as long as possible) 1 vortex will be hooked to a carbon and taking air out when the in-duct is turned on. The last vortex will be hooked up to the ac unit and will turn on to assist in evacuation of the heat. What else do I need to get. What would be the best program for the co2 im trying to make tanks last as long as possible. any suggestion on the room set-up. What would you guys recommend.
Thanks for looking everyone
 

Saldaw

Well-Known Member
with co2 i would suggest a sealed room especially since youre going to have AC.
if you are going to grow by yourself with no help i would really suggest you use a flood table as it makes things much easier especially when it gets really crowded in flower.
looks like youre set to harvest pounds!
 

deprave

New Member
You need to return a lot of shit to the store, you got way to much, you sure you have the power for that? You seriously got 24 thousand watt lights for that little bit of space or am I reading it wrong? Take like 18 or 19 of those lights back lol...Doesn't look like you have an RO system either ? Take all your AC's back and get one huge one..This whole thing is a huge waste of electricty and I am willing to bet you don't even have the amps to run it. Use the money from returning shit to get your shit properly wired up.
 

QuitChIeFiN

Member
There will only be 12 lights, I will have to change them out for veggie and flowering stages.(or dedicate a room to each). I am planning on using regular tap water, but if I need a RO system and my ppm for tap water is to high then off to the store I go. Electricity will be fine I'm having a specialist come out for that. total for lights is 12,000watts. Two of the Helios 7 should be good, that is what he will be wiring. Or at least I'm hoping.
 

QuitChIeFiN

Member
This is correct Saldaw room will be 100% closed. The only air in n out will be controlled by me. What do you mean by flood table(something to place under the plant to catch the water)
 

bigv1976

Well-Known Member
I have been growing for years and havent purchased that many items. Do you know how to grow or do you think all that stuff will give you what you need?
 

QuitChIeFiN

Member
I have been growing for years and havent purchased that many items. Do you know how to grow or do you think all that stuff will give you what you need?
just trying to make it as easy as possible to take care of with a clean, cooled room. I will not be spending to much time with my babies, besides closet growing this will be my first big operation.
 

bigv1976

Well-Known Member
just trying to make it as easy as possible to take care of. I will not be spending to much time with my babies, besides closet growing this will be my first big operation.
The proper information and knowledge is far more helpful for a succesful grow than all the equipment in the world. Trying to go big right from the start is gonna leave you quite disappointed in the end my friend.
 

QuitChIeFiN

Member
The proper information and knowledge is far more helpful for a succesful grow than all the equipment in the world. Trying to go big right from the start is gonna leave you quite disappointed in the end my friend.
This is what I'm scared of, hopefully all goes well, within the last month a could say I have about 100 hours of reading's I have done. If anything goes wrong, this site is filled with very knowledgeable people that can help. I thank you for your honesty and any suggestion you can give will be taken.
 

bigv1976

Well-Known Member
This is what I'm scared of, hopefully all goes well, within the last month a could say I have about 100 hours of reading's I have done. If anything goes wrong, this site is filled with very knowledgeable people that can help. I thank you for your honesty and any suggestion you can give will be taken.
A hundred hours is about 100 hours longer than I have seen from alot of people here. I really suggest that you pick an easy to grow strain, go easy on the nutes and try to go a bit smaller than you are planning. People think it is easy to manage a big grow. It is alot of work to do it all right. Dont be afraid to ask for help and no matter how good your grow goes dont get a swelled head.
 

bigv1976

Well-Known Member
You have a great attitude and if you let your plants be plants and dont try to push em too hard you will do fine.
 
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