5000 watt HPS Grow room Cost

You have hid lights, duct fans, air flow fans, dehumi, veg lights mini split or winow unit. Rewiring g room for 220v and 110v plus sub panel plus wires ran from main breaker box to new box/room etc. 15 20k
 
5k flower room. A veg room to supply it. Your power bill is gonna be 6-800 a month. All the math that's been done has only included lighting. Your AC (good luck with out one) and dehumidifier will run as much power as your lights.
 
I surprised op hasn't asked, "how much do you think, I'll yield?"... Either way 5000w is a lot for a apartment. You said 5000w hps so I'm assuming this is just your flower room, So what are you going to run for veg? You know you'll have to runs inline fans for ventilation, ac if sealed room plus dehus. If this is your 1st grow, which I think it could because your going online to ask, "what will my electric bill be?" you're in way over your head. Also keep in mind you live in apt building which other people live, maybe some with kids. Keep that in mind before you go and blow out some room with crazy amounts of watts putting their lives at risk if there is old faulty wiring. These types of posts really rub the wrong way. Sorry and good luck.
 
I'm thinking 7 1000watt HPS in a 4x2x8 closet.. Sealed with Co2..will use dry ice to cool. Maybe 13 reg plants... How much?
 
Dividedsky said:
I surprised op hasn't asked, "how much do you think, I'll yield?"... Either way 5000w is a lot for a apartment. You said 5000w hps so I'm assuming this is just your flower room, So what are you going to run for veg? You know you'll have to runs inline fans for ventilation, ac if sealed room plus dehus. If this is your 1st grow, which I think it could because your going online to ask, "what will my electric bill be?" you're in way over your head. Also keep in mind you live in apt building which other people live, maybe some with kids. Keep that in mind before you go and blow out some room with crazy amounts of watts putting their lives at risk if there is old faulty wiring. These types of posts really rub the wrong way. Sorry and good luck.
Click to expand...

Yeah, I alluded to this above when I mentioned that HID lighting is a no no in multi family buildings in Colorado.

Too much can go way too wrong, bro. Best to find a stand-alone home for this size op. Hard reality.
 
bigsteve said:
My electric bill is increased $100 per month with my set-up. I run one 1000W HPS at 12/12 - one 400W MH bulb running 24/0 - and 2 100W bulbs for cloning, etc.

Good luck, BigSteve.
Click to expand...

There is no real advantage to running 24/0. In fact it's not actually healthy for the plant.....
I know, many do it, and our C3 plant does not "need" a darkness to actually grow BUT, Canna is a short day long night plant that directly benefits FROM a lights out period.
Google light saturation point in C3 plants or in Cannabis.....
By running 24/0 the plant has at some point actually slowed down it's growing.....Your not letting it recover and increasing stress some what. Stress attracts pests and mildew/mold. Not to mention increases chances of Bisexuality (herm)...

I know, I know, "you" do it and see no problems.....It's what you don't see and don't know about it that is the problem..

Doc
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Y
Thoughts on this dwc setup?
Replies
8
Views
944
DaveT
D
L
Parallel 2x400w hps system
Replies
8
Views
310
Rocket Soul
Rocket Soul
M
Buy a bigger tent or run two tents interconnected?
Replies
6
Views
452
Sade
Sade
J
New LEDs: Are they overpowering them just for the sales pitch?
2
Replies
35
Views
2K
ttystikk
ttystikk
W
Do you have a minimum harvest weight before the cost outweighs
Replies
10
Views
643
Gemtree
Gemtree
Back
Top