936 Watt RDWC Log - Hardcore CFL Grower switches to HPS! +Young Bud Porn!

So after PROVING I could pull OUNCES off a CFL cabinet built under $250 It wasn't enough for me. I decided I MUST GROW BIGGER! So this thread is dedicated to all those who want to improve their results, cheaply!

Shopping List:
(5) 5 Gallon Totes: $12.90 (Lowes, silver)
(2) 7.8 L 2 port air pumps $23.90 (local hydro shop)
(1) 40 L 6 port air pump $49.95 (local hydro shop)
(1) 100' 1/4" air tubing $11.95 (you can get 25' for $2.58 at walmart)
(1) 25' 1/2" water tubing $20 (you should pay less, my hydro guy is a dick)
(2) 6 quart totes $6.90 (walmart I had no choice but to get the see through ones)
(1) 10 gallon tote $9.99 (walmart again, rubbermaid heavy duty)
(4) 5 gallon net pots $27.80 (again my hydro guy is a dick, $12 for 4 on ebay)
(4) 1/2" L Hydro couplings$3.60 (hydro guy again, you can get the entire kit for $5)
(6) 1/2 T Hydro Coupling $5.40 (^^^)
(10) 1/2 O Couplings $6.00 ^^^
(1) Silicone Tube of Caulk $2.95 (lowes if your good with your drill skills this isn't needed)
(1) each 3/4" + 1/4" dbits $5.95 (most of us should have these drill bits)
(1) 600 watt HPS $155.95 (brand new shipped, hood, ballast, light, timer, hangers, hangers, 40% off sale this week from one of the ebay sellers) (get them quick boys) (not an ad)
(1) 6" 130 CFM fan $24.95 (ebay)
(1) 12" oscillating fan $3 (yard sale)
(1) Pandafilm mylar sheet $18 (hydro shop)
(1) Various wood $20
(1) Fox Farms Hydro Trio $60 (hydro shop - only difference is the grow big)
(1) Clonex Hydro Solution $35 (hydro shop, you can get all the nutes and solution much cheaper on ebay)
(1) SuperThrive $45 (ripoff)
(2) 10q hydroton $20 (decent price, but the 10 gallon bags are only $20 as well)

Total: $568.19

I don't think I missed anything, I didn't do the specs on my veg boxes because that's all in my other grow log, so if you wanna check those out go ahead. I did add an enclosed air cooled hood for $55 shipped, that won't be in any of these pics. I also purchsed various smaller netpots and foam collars




I'm not going to get into the veg and detail lighting, you can read my CFL thread for that.

Ok I'm just going to post the pictures, but I'll answer ANY setup question (no question too dumb, I promise!!!!!)


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4 days after setup

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so how is your new setup doing?

Looking for space in colorado now to start back up, and add a few things :D

Moving to Vermont next year. Hope ya find a nice spot, Peace.


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