Ngozer
Active Member
Hi,
I am brand new to growing and currently trying to build a grow box. I have no experience whatsoever with any type of gardening and I am feeling overwhelmed by all the information I've read here. Any help with my questions would be greatly appreciated!
I am planning a 2x2x7 box with a 430W Son Agro light. This brings me to my first question:
1. Is a 2x2 grow box too small? I want it to be a bit discreet and I am only planning on 2 - 3 plants so I didn't think size would be a concern. However, after researching light reflectors I started worrying about size constraints. Will the size result in heat issues?
I was thinking about making it 3x2, but again I'm not sure how that impacts things. Another concern is about the 430W light. I visited a local hydroponics shop to get some info and the guy recommended I ditch the Son Agro light and stick with a 600W HPS. I have been reading about the differences in vegging and flowering the plants, which is why I choose the Son Agro.
2. Does using a different light for veg and flowering make a big difference?
3. On eBay, a lot of the HPS light bulbs will say that they are "enhanced" with added blue spectrum light. Does that mean that they are HPS+MH lights or is that just marketing bs?
4. Is 400w recommended for a 2x2 cabinet?
I don't have any experience with the amount of heat these lights produce so I don't know if it'll be a problem. The guy @ the hydro shop recommended a 600W. He said that I could double my yields.
5. Can I really double my yields by going from a 400W to a 600W HPS? Is a 600W light even feasible in that sized cabinet? Would 3x2 make a difference?
For my plans, I wanted to run venting ducts through the light/light reflector and out the other side.
6. Is this a good idea to run a separate line of air for just the light?
In addition, I would have an intake hole somewhere near the bottom and a carbon scrubber outtake somewhere near the top.
7. Is this a reasonable setup?
Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated!
Many Thanks,
Ngozer
I am brand new to growing and currently trying to build a grow box. I have no experience whatsoever with any type of gardening and I am feeling overwhelmed by all the information I've read here. Any help with my questions would be greatly appreciated!
I am planning a 2x2x7 box with a 430W Son Agro light. This brings me to my first question:
1. Is a 2x2 grow box too small? I want it to be a bit discreet and I am only planning on 2 - 3 plants so I didn't think size would be a concern. However, after researching light reflectors I started worrying about size constraints. Will the size result in heat issues?
I was thinking about making it 3x2, but again I'm not sure how that impacts things. Another concern is about the 430W light. I visited a local hydroponics shop to get some info and the guy recommended I ditch the Son Agro light and stick with a 600W HPS. I have been reading about the differences in vegging and flowering the plants, which is why I choose the Son Agro.
2. Does using a different light for veg and flowering make a big difference?
3. On eBay, a lot of the HPS light bulbs will say that they are "enhanced" with added blue spectrum light. Does that mean that they are HPS+MH lights or is that just marketing bs?
4. Is 400w recommended for a 2x2 cabinet?
I don't have any experience with the amount of heat these lights produce so I don't know if it'll be a problem. The guy @ the hydro shop recommended a 600W. He said that I could double my yields.
5. Can I really double my yields by going from a 400W to a 600W HPS? Is a 600W light even feasible in that sized cabinet? Would 3x2 make a difference?
For my plans, I wanted to run venting ducts through the light/light reflector and out the other side.
6. Is this a good idea to run a separate line of air for just the light?
In addition, I would have an intake hole somewhere near the bottom and a carbon scrubber outtake somewhere near the top.
7. Is this a reasonable setup?
Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated!
Many Thanks,
Ngozer
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