150W HPS dual ebb & flow cab design looking for comments.

Ok so im currently finishing up a cfl shower grow that does NOT produce the kind of buds i want although i dont have a great hang on the dynagro nutes i was using it was such a cramped and confined space sitting on your ass infront of the toilet is for those late night beer drinking days not after a hard day at work.

so i have changed sites the cab is up for the most partim waiting on the light a 150 w hps from htgsupply.
I plan to use a ebb and flow design i have worked out it seems like it would make things easier. i borrowed ideas from multiple places and added the parts i like i hope it works out ok. the biggest part that is different than a standard ebb and flow table is the trays dont have a standard drain valve. they use an overflow system. this seems to me like a easy way to keep water off the bedroom floor lol.
how it works is there are 3 fill valves. 1 to each tray and 1 that makes a big u turn back into the rez. the top of the u turn portion gauges the fill level in the trays once it turns the u turn part it drains back into the rez keeping both trays at proper level till pump shuts off and they drain back into the rez from the fill valves. this is my theory anyhow i got the idea from this build.

http://www.hydroponicsonline.com/11plan01.htm
https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=99983

heres a diagram of my cab now its in paint so dont laugh too hard LOL

ive never used a 150 hps before so i dont have ventilation down pat yet but im hoping a slimline two blade window fan will move enough air i seen it used to cool a 368 w cfl grow here on RIU.org
so i hope it will pull enough to cool this one
https://www.rollitup.org/cfl-fluorescent-lighting/500351-368watt-cfl-grow-northern-lights.html


anyway heres my diagram any questions or comments id love to hear from some of the 150w club



heres the cab it seems huge got it at lowes for 108 bucks plus tax

That actually looks like a really nice setup, I'm gonna start growing soon.

thanx for your kind words Conradzz

dyna gro nutes are crazy!! what once you using grow bloom and pro-tekt? they are soo simple to use its amazing. one thing i would like to add is dont cut out the grow use a 50/50 mix till the last two weeks then just bloom give or take a little but the bloom does not have enough N to keep a plant healthy.

Nice setup yo! Though I'd honestly trade up on your light for that size of cab. I have a 150w Hydrofarm and after calling them directly we determined this was best for my setup(aka my converted stealth dresser). I'd go with a 250w considering how tall and wide you're working with.

If you do bump up your watts you're gonna increase the air flow too. Keep it up I look forward to seeing you next crop with better lighting

KIR: i dont have protekt its coming though with my next order i just been 50/50 gro and bloom with tap water. i have seen some serious burns and stuff with me not knowing how to use them properly thinking more is better i guess anyway do you use dyna-gro if so whats your schedule like?

imlovinit24/7: a 150 has a 3X3 footprint i think and i think it will be enough although in the future i do plan on adding a second 150w to the flower room but want to get it dialed in before wasteing more money.

I need some kind of grow mentor to teach me how to get it running straight.

psibersyn said:

KIR: i dont have protekt its coming though with my next order i just been 50/50 gro and bloom with tap water. i have seen some serious burns and stuff with me not knowing how to use them properly thinking more is better i guess anyway do you use dyna-gro if so whats your schedule like?

imlovinit24/7: a 150 has a 3X3 footprint i think and i think it will be enough although in the future i do plan on adding a second 150w to the flower room but want to get it dialed in before wasteing more money.

I need some kind of grow mentor to teach me how to get it running straight.

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I mix 2ml protekt and 2ml grow per gallon, if you use in equal parts with a base its pretty much ph perfect depending on your water. I checked my ph for about 5 mixed gallons nothing ever changed so i dont check it any more its always around 6.3-6.5 never had a problem and i havent used my ph down or ph up yet!
also, i have never mixed more then 1/2 strength i started out at 1ml each per gallon, this may not work for you but its some strong shit! also mix protekt first ALWAYS!! the protekt really is some great stuff i think you will really like adding it to your regiment. good luck man I hope you find what works for you cause dyna gro will always be on my shelf.

Thanx for the info keepitreal. You got any pics whats your setup like?