ebb and flow setup - from a reforming dirt user

I've become interested in setting up a small grow (4x4) and am new to hydroponics. I have a fair amount of experience growing in dirt tables (SOG), but wanted to move on and try something new. I have been looking over systems, and I'm not sure what is right for me, a flood table or an ebb and flow system. What I am looking for in a system is something that is easy to maintain, and be easy to access. The tables seem to fit the bill but I don't look forward to dumping out a large resevoir. On the other hand, ebb and flow systems seem to have less plant sites (most I see in that area range are 6 or 8 plants). My rule of thumb in the past has always been a min of 1lb for a light, but hopefully better. What sort of setup is best for the same result? The ebb and flow is appealing as it would be a lower number of plants to manage, but would I have to veg them for more than a week? In dirt SOG setups I was vegging for 3 days before flipping, but with 6-8 plants i assume this would be 7-10 days min? This will be under a 1000w. Any insight?

well , you sure don't need to make three posts in 10 minutes for help.
I grow using flood trays. Please check out my sig and and my grows. Lots of good notes in there.

sorry if it posted multiple times, i was receiveing an error when posting and didnt see it post, not as frantic as it seems lol

hope we can help you out. Good luck.

also hoping a mod can push these threads together into one to make more sense :s

Hey dude.

I'm not sure what you mean between flood table and ebb and flow system. Every ebb and flow system i've ever used has a flood table.

Do you mean the ebb/flow BUCKETS? IMHO I think the bucket systems are better for growing fewer big plants (4+ foot range) while tables are best suited for SOG or midrange plants.

Flood table: Easier to move things around. Less parts. No float valve to mess up. (CAP controllers are notorious for failure). Res changes are easy. just use a pump and 1/2" hose.

Bucket systems: Can support bigger plants. Have the ability to be configured for vertical lighting. I dont trust control buckets though...whatever ya choose, good luck.