Indoor grow room lighting

this is gonna be an expensive setup

How expensive is expensive? We have about $1800 to spend. Im thinking well spend around $1500?? And about the t5 lighting. How many t5 lighting would I need to cover each 5x5 area? All these different lights are getting me confused

I need to know more about your room, How you intend on growing your plants (natural, topping, 12/12 from seed, LSTing), and how many people are you planning on growing for. You can grow new plants ever 3-4 months.

Only go florescent if you want low heat and cheap. But if you grow florescent, you have to keep your plants short through LSTing or 12/12 from seed.

HPS would be your best option for lighting. The initial cost is more, but your yield will be way higher. You can let your plants grow taller, and the bottom buds fill out more.

Lemme check prices real quick.

Ok cool thanks. I'll get a picture of the room once it's setup. I decided to do 3 1000w hid. Going to jus fit whatever I can under them. Could you give me a couple links to the hps lights I should use?

i go to htgsupply. http://www.htgsupply.com/Product-Digital-Greenhouse-1000w-HPS-Grow-Light.asp#

Have a MH bulb for veg, then HPS for bloom.

Don't forget exhaust fan.

have you ever grown before?

It's my first time. I'm getting help from a couple people though but they are still new to it too. I bought the exhaust fan and filter already. I think I'm just missing a couple things like the lights and a couple fans.

mmk. Try not to take on too much in your first grow. Do LOTS and LOTS of reading.

yeah i went from 60 to 36 lol. so i was wondering is the 600w HPS bulb ok for blooming or is the 1000w recommended? and will this "EasyCool 6 Reflector ($48.00)" be enough lighting for each 3x3 space?

The EasyCool 6 is a mid-sized reflector with MAXIMUM performance. The EasyCool 6 features built in 6” cooling flanges, an innovative hinged and gasketed tempered glass lens, and an ADJUSTABLE (up and down) socket bracket. The EasyCool 6 hinged lens allows for simple and easy access to the lamp, and the airtight gasket completely seals the unit for maximum cooling capabilities and CO2 enrichment. The reflective insert is high efficiency 95% reflective textured aluminum. The heavy duty housing features sturdy steel construction and a durable white finish.

Fits cordset from High Yield Lighting, Sunlight Supply, HTGSUPPLY.com Grow Lights, GrowBright and Digital Greenhouse

Dimensions: 18” long x 15” wide x 7½” deep

just watch the video

but dont listen to me. listen to the expert lol.

[video=youtube_share;N25Y2DnHBjo]http://youtu.be/N25Y2DnHBjo[/video]

This video is higher quality and talks about reflecters.

[video=youtube_share;-WTVYGHIhF0]http://youtu.be/-WTVYGHIhF0[/video]

hope this helps!