collective gardener
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I can definately give you a list of everything you need besides lights. I just wanted us to agree on a size first...and that's determined by lights. When purchasing equipment, I like to price everything online, then bring that list to my local hydro shop and see how close they can get to the price. If they can get within a couple hundred bucks, buy it all from them. First off, it starts a nice relationship with you giving them a nice chunk of business. Second, if any equipment doesn't work (this happens all the time), they can replace it much faster than returning it to an online store. Third, when you negotiate the price of that first big purchase, you can insist on getting that discount on all future purchases.Its ok it can definitely pay to be ambitious you know... And I just happen to be in luck that room is 65"x58"x with a high of highest 94" and lowest 87" thats gonna be the vegetation room its perfect size for clones too!!!
Ok and For the bloomroom i was thinking either do 5x8 room or a 4x9 so i can have some extra space to work around em. I personally think a 5x8 room would be most suitable. Cause that would give me an additional foot to walk the length of room like you said. Where as a 4x9 would allow me to walk in between 2 4x4 flowering plants which with the bushiness may be slightly hard. I know this may be a bit more difficult for you but can you explain the need of what im getting besides the obvious like the lights. Im asking about ballasts and why a particular one over another I really like the air reflectors though they look perfect. I was looking at 8" ones correct? After pricing it out online it seemed to be about 1300 without home depot setup. Can you cross reference that and check for me as well? I was looking at getting the 8 bulb T5 it was 2.75"x24"x46.5" with the bulbs. I want to do both lights if I have the room you know? But the lighting definitely sounds good and about right from what I have read and know.
Also since that space is open with my shower room im guessing it would be wise to put up a wall there and a door that opens out. This is for the veg room... Just so that way the humidity doesnt mess with anything or the rise in temp from shower im not sure just thinking out loud. Also there is a permanent closed window there I could easily black it out or block light. Even further tho inside the veg room is a vent that goes outside kinda like a heater vent i could use it or seal it either would work.
This is sounding much better and he seems much more interested. I was wanting to get my buddy over here and ask him about those circuits and what not. Before I get the materials to actually start the walls. I would like to figure it all out before I start getting stuff lol I know I dont need hps and stuff immediately which is relieving. I would definitely like to figure out the ducting for the bloomroom I really think the skylight would be best option since its kinda broken and leaks and needs replaced otherwise tho there is a vent that goes up and onto the vent system on top of house (whch i dont think works) Anyways thought that vent i measured it and it is 16"x9" I was thinking an 8" duct and a 6" duct would work possibly even 2 eights depending on the actual size without vent thingy on. However, with the skylight it is 45.5"x21" so it is substantially larger and would support all the exhaust. All i would need to do is remove skylight fixture and replace with the ducts and make a fixture for them and seal it. I personally think that may be much much simpler.
These plans are getting much better cant wait for some more feedback on this.
BTW your grow is just absolutely massive
Now, go get you a Hydrofarm Catelog, and a Sunlight Supply Catelog. They have them at the hydro store. Also, a CAP catelog if they have them. Is there more than one hydro store where you live? It's very important to establish a relationship with your local hydro store. If there's multiple stores, visit them all. Use your gut. You're looking for people who you can have a long term relationship with. It's nice if they know growing, but way more important that they know how to get you what you need fast and inexpensive.
The 5 x 8 would be best. 6 x 8 would be better. But, we'll take what we can get. I'm thinking 2 - 6" ducts (one for bloom lights, one for veg room exhaust) and one 8" duct (bloom room exhaust with carbon filter and speed control). We'll get 6" air cooled lights. The C.A.P. are the best deals...check them out.
I'll start working on a master equip list. You start drawing up the proposed building modifications. Do you have a way to make drawings and send them to me? You could use the 'paint' program and send that as a pic. Anyways, it's best to draw up everything before even going shopping. You draw, I'll modify.