im making plans to build a 3x3x6 grow box.i want to grow 3-4 plants.do you think thats enough space?also i was wondering what kinda lights i should get.or how many watts do i need?im kinda on a price budget too.thanks
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im making plans to build a 3x3x6 grow box.i want to grow 3-4 plants.do you think thats enough space?also i was wondering what kinda lights i should get.or how many watts do i need?im kinda on a price budget too.thanks
I'm no expert although I did sleep at a Holiday Inn last night. Elders, correct me if I'm wrong;Quote:
Originally Posted by heavydro7373
That space cries out for a 400W HPS/MH with cool tube and electronic ballast. Since you are on a budget it will actually help you to buy the most efficient system you can with a bit higher initial investment. The savings will come in the form of; lower power usage per lumen, cooler running ballast by going digital (electronic), cooler room by running an air cooled fixture, and getting a "package deal" such as cheaphydroponics.com or ePay. You could get away with a 250W if big, sticky, dank buds don't interest you. You could also buy a fluorescent here and a CFL there but in the end you'll probably spend more than on one sweet HID system.
I think it's good room for 4 plants just so long as you have enough light.
"On a budget" is a relative term, yes? This is not a cheap thing to get into even if you do go cheap. You'll need a carbon filter or other odor control and very good ventilation for such a small enclosed space. Plug strips, fans, timers, mylar, PH tester, soil, pots, Ferts, etc, they all add up to $erious money. Hundreds, many hundreds if you go with fairly decent quality.
Get good seeds. To do all that and save $30+ on dirt weed bag seed would be like a trip for two to Hawaii and then you take your sister.... Unless that's your thing, who am I to juge.... I digress.
Sure you could go with a CFL grow but it'll take much longer, produce smaller, and again lumen per dollar could actually cost more than a HID system. YMMV
Keep growin'
Doc Oc :cool:
so can i put the plants threw veg and flowering with the 400w hps?
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how does that sound?and thanks for all your help..
That looks pretty good to me :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by heavydro7373
Just FYI, you can go through the entire grow with just an HPS, although it is recommended to use the MH for veg and HPS for flowering.
Ocotillo gave a lot of good advice :jointsmile:
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Originally Posted by bigtopsfinn
thanks for all your help does anyone know about how much this will raise my electric bill a month?
Just to use as a quick estimation.... At 10 cent kilowatt hour, a 1,000 W bulb run at 10 hours a day for 30 days will cost $30. Sorry for the very basic numbers but I did not want to strain my brain too much. :confused:
I think I'm cheating by giving you all the answers without making you read but I enjoy helping out on the very rare ocassion I'm able. You can always read up as you go. :thumbsup:
Keep up the great work!
Doc Oc :cool:
actually doc i have been reading while waiting for replys and i figured were i live ill be payin an extra 17.28 a month for a 400w to run 18 hours a day.:thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ocotillo
im gonna be startin the build very shortly jus tryin to make sure that i do everything right and have enough money to do it.i really appreciate all your help.ill keep ya posted