how do i MAXIMIZE my space?

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thelaffingman

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hey guys, i've got a 4x8 grow tent that's 6.5 feet tall. i'm just wondering what you guys think would be the best way to get the most out of this space. im running a 6 inch vortex for intake and another 6 inch vortex for outtake. two 1000w air cooled lights. (i'm also trying to figure out if two 1000's is too much light and power for the space)

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cowell

cowell

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thelaffingman said:
hey guys, i've got a 4x8 grow tent that's 6.5 feet tall. i'm just wondering what you guys think would be the best way to get the most out of this space. im running a 6 inch vortex for intake and another 6 inch vortex for outtake. two 1000w air cooled lights. (i'm also trying to figure out if two 1000's is too much light and power for the space)

peace
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Run a bigger exhaust fan than intake fan. You want to keep neg pressure in your tent to control odour. You'll never get the room air tight, so it'll draw air through all the cracks as well. 2000 would be upper limit for that space. You could likely get away with 2 600's. optimum footprint for 1000 watter is 5X5..
 
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thelaffingman

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alright. would you say I should go with a 8, 10, or 12 inch outtake? I could get away with
600's? would it be worth the sacrifice?
 
Corbat420

Corbat420

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no he means run a 150 CFM fan for intake and a 250 CFM fan for exaust. the ducting size is perfect at 6" for a 4x8 space.

i run 1 1000 watt light per 6x6 space, or 2x 600 watts for 4x8. the 2x 600 watt lights will give you a better light distribution without sacrificing light penetration. they also let you put them closer to the plants, its not sacrificing anything, it actualy improves the room considering the space. since the lights are air cooled they can be placed 6" from the top of plants.

the absolute maximization of space would be plants spaced at 2 plants/Square foot in a hydro perpetual SOG. clones taken and veged for 1 week in a second room, then moved to the flowering room and flowered when they are small. you could fit 60~ plants on hydro tables, harvesting 6 plants every week (9-10 week strains) or 7 plants every week (8 week strains). average 12-20 grams per plant, thats 60+ grams per week....

flood tables on separate reservoirs that way you can change the nutes per week to give the best results. use 4" rockwool cubes and cram the plants in. you can harvest ALOT in a short period of time.... it turns it into a full time job
 
Goldowitz

Goldowitz

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Corbat420 said:
no he means run a 150 CFM fan for intake and a 250 CFM fan for exaust. the ducting size is perfect at 6" for a 4x8 space.

i run 1 1000 watt light per 6x6 space, or 2x 600 watts for 4x8. the 2x 600 watt lights will give you a better light distribution without sacrificing light penetration. they also let you put them closer to the plants, its not sacrificing anything, it actualy improves the room considering the space. since the lights are air cooled they can be placed 6" from the top of plants.

the absolute maximization of space would be plants spaced at 2 plants/Square foot in a hydro perpetual SOG. clones taken and veged for 1 week in a second room, then moved to the flowering room and flowered when they are small. you could fit 60~ plants on hydro tables, harvesting 6 plants every week (9-10 week strains) or 7 plants every week (8 week strains). average 12-20 grams per plant, thats 60+ grams per week....

flood tables on separate reservoirs that way you can change the nutes per week to give the best results. use 4" rockwool cubes and cram the plants in. you can harvest ALOT in a short period of time.... it turns it into a full time job
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I was going to reply with this, but I see that Corbat420 is on top of it.
 
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thelaffingman

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that sounds awesome, but i have to balance work and school with this, so unfortunately i cannot have something that has me working round clock.
 
Bubble420

Bubble420

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I have a speed control that cost about 12 bucks... it is just a little dial with a plug in it that lets you make one fan slower.
 
cowell

cowell

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Corbat420 said:
no he means run a 150 CFM fan for intake and a 250 CFM fan for exaust. the ducting size is perfect at 6" for a 4x8 space.

i run 1 1000 watt light per 6x6 space, or 2x 600 watts for 4x8. the 2x 600 watt lights will give you a better light distribution without sacrificing light penetration. they also let you put them closer to the plants, its not sacrificing anything, it actualy improves the room considering the space. since the lights are air cooled they can be placed 6" from the top of plants.

the absolute maximization of space would be plants spaced at 2 plants/Square foot in a hydro perpetual SOG. clones taken and veged for 1 week in a second room, then moved to the flowering room and flowered when they are small. you could fit 60~ plants on hydro tables, harvesting 6 plants every week (9-10 week strains) or 7 plants every week (8 week strains). average 12-20 grams per plant, thats 60+ grams per week....

flood tables on separate reservoirs that way you can change the nutes per week to give the best results. use 4" rockwool cubes and cram the plants in. you can harvest ALOT in a short period of time.... it turns it into a full time job
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Thanks for clarifying for me on the fan thing.. that IS what meant.
 
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