Growing 98 plants and need to decide on the size of grow that will work.

I'm looking for the most cost effective way to build a building of some sort to house 98 plants. It's a legal grow-op so stealth is not important. Hydro seems like the most efficient method space and time wise. I did want to know what would be the best hydro system for this setup.

There is a guy in my town that professionally builds grow rooms, so that is an option.

I live on Vancouver Island to give you an idea of the climate.

An idea for room layout:

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Shipping container grow:

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At this point I think a Nutrient film technique hydroponics system is my best option.

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My plan so far:

* 20' x 8'6" Shipping Container
* Nutrient Film Technique Hydroponic System
* 8 Light Timer Panel 50 Amps/240 Volt
* 6-8 1000w HPS/MH Dimmable BC Ballast light systems
* SilverStar 8" Air cooled Reflector
* Light Movers
* Vortex 8" Fan
* Carbon air filter
* 2 Air King 16" Wallmount Fans
* Grozone TV1 Day / Night fan speed controller
* Sunblaster T5 fluorescent fixtures
* NutraDip TriMeter CMS202

Closed System

* A/C unite
* CO2 generator
* CO2 controller
* Bat wing reflector
* Dehumidifier


Strains:

Critical Mass - Mr Nice Seeds
Big Bomb - Bomb Seeds
The Purps - BC Bud Depot

If you're a legal OP then I would ditch the trailer idea and build a greenhouse. The steel trailer is not the easiest place to grow. A Greenhouse will allow way more environment control and save a ton on the power costs. If you have no grow experiences than I would go with something simpler than NFT, till you have a few strains and experience under your hat.
If you are set on NFT, you better read more as your equipment list is way to short.

Best of luck keep us posted on your progress.

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