premier9456
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So I am beginning to gather everything getting ready for my first grow. I want to do a really basic, low cost grow the first time, until i get the hang of it. I have a few questions. First off, here are a few pictures of the spot im using (it will be cleaned out obviously). Sorry they are rotated 90 degrees, the Dynex box is right side up.
![stairs2.JPG](/data/attachments/1781/1781999-21d2652250fc13fbf0b833ff64c6a4d7.jpg)
![stairs.JPG](/data/attachments/1782/1782000-f00402e6d2c64d36966b398370dc785f.jpg)
It is in my basement underneath the stairs. My plan is to get some black plastic to run down the front and back of the stairs (there is a gap between the far side of the stairs and the wall). Then i was going to make some cardboard sheets covered in aluminum foil to reflect the light. Tomorrow I am going to pick up my light. I found an old 400w shop light on craigslist for 30$ and am going to rewire it with an extension cord, as well as detach the ballast. They I was planning on mounting the ballast to the side of the stairs. Here are a couple pictures of the lights:
![light2.jpg](/data/attachments/1782/1782003-f6d170836eb1b3a4af425924d28b96ac.jpg)
![light.jpg](/data/attachments/1782/1782004-6ecf30f3b58170a635c2bd5a65006827.jpg)
-Will I need to replace that bulb that it comes with (keep in mind, im going for an inexpensive learning experience)?
-Will I need to add some sort of cooling? I am planning to have a couple of small oscillating fans in the area.
As far as plants go, I will be getting 2 or 3 clones from a local dispensary. I am planning on growing them in potting soil, and not sure what sort of plant food I will use yet (haven't looked much into that yet). I was planning on starting with 18 hours of light per day.
-Any recommendations on what strain?
-Is 3 too many for my area/light?
-for this area/light would you suggest SOG?
Any other recommendations, tips, or inexpensive upgrades would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!![Laughing :lol: :lol:](/styles/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
![stairs2.JPG](/data/attachments/1781/1781999-21d2652250fc13fbf0b833ff64c6a4d7.jpg)
![stairs.JPG](/data/attachments/1782/1782000-f00402e6d2c64d36966b398370dc785f.jpg)
It is in my basement underneath the stairs. My plan is to get some black plastic to run down the front and back of the stairs (there is a gap between the far side of the stairs and the wall). Then i was going to make some cardboard sheets covered in aluminum foil to reflect the light. Tomorrow I am going to pick up my light. I found an old 400w shop light on craigslist for 30$ and am going to rewire it with an extension cord, as well as detach the ballast. They I was planning on mounting the ballast to the side of the stairs. Here are a couple pictures of the lights:
![light2.jpg](/data/attachments/1782/1782003-f6d170836eb1b3a4af425924d28b96ac.jpg)
![light.jpg](/data/attachments/1782/1782004-6ecf30f3b58170a635c2bd5a65006827.jpg)
-Will I need to replace that bulb that it comes with (keep in mind, im going for an inexpensive learning experience)?
-Will I need to add some sort of cooling? I am planning to have a couple of small oscillating fans in the area.
As far as plants go, I will be getting 2 or 3 clones from a local dispensary. I am planning on growing them in potting soil, and not sure what sort of plant food I will use yet (haven't looked much into that yet). I was planning on starting with 18 hours of light per day.
-Any recommendations on what strain?
-Is 3 too many for my area/light?
-for this area/light would you suggest SOG?
Any other recommendations, tips, or inexpensive upgrades would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
![Laughing :lol: :lol:](/styles/smilies/icon_lol.gif)