novice setting up grow room, help please

Hi, I am looking into setting up a grow room and have basic knowledge but need to know quite a few things so thought i`d ask you guys.

first i thought i`d let you know what equipment i`m using.

1.2m x 1.2m x 2.0m budbox grow tent
600w hps lamp
8 pot hydroponic system
carbon filter extraction unit
hawaiian snow feminised seeds

ok so here i go.

1. Am going to grow in my attic but there is no power up there yet so just wanted to know if it is possible to use an extention lead and run it from downstairs power source without it causing a fire hazard? if so what sort of ampage cable should i use to make sure it doesnt get too hot and melt? o
Have a few electrician mates like who could fit me power in the attic but am trying to keep people knowing i`m growing to a minimum, i.e just me.

2. I know i`m using a carbon filter extraction unit in my budbox grow tent but i am still worries about odour control, was wondering if there are any other products i can buy which will help in this area? i remember reading somewhere a while ago that you can buy some sort of vapourisers which use ethor or something like that to take away the smell but i`m not sure. your opinions would be a great help.

3. I am also worried about a police helicopter being able to pick up my grow room from above using there infa red thingy so was wondering if there was any sort of insulation etc i could use to cut down the heat signature my lampes will give out?


thats it for now, the most thing i`m worried about is the power source and the odour, if i can clarify the correct procedures for these i can get onto it straight away.

your help would be very much appreciated.

thanks guys

1. 14 gage extension cord should be just fine.
2. that is a very small area... if you are using a carbon filtered exhaust, that should be plenty. consider a DIY 'febreeze bucket' if you want something in addition to this.
3. there is a product available from some online merchant to block 'IR' ? (i think) surveilance. if ur only using 600w... i wouldn't be overly concerned about it. Just don't show ur grow to anybody.

if you get snow beware it wont stick on your roof compared to neighbours! ozonaters also work for smell but carbon is fine

DaGambler said:

1. 14 gage extension cord should be just fine.

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I think I'd step up to a 12ga if I was running 50ft or longer, though. Just my opinion, but you'll get less resistance from the heavier wire which may or may not make a difference for you.
A lot of times with high power draws, even though the 14ga is rated at 15 amps (as is likely your breaker or fuse), the voltage loss can cause equipment to malfunction.