You can get a DUAL 600w digital ballast and save some cash if you plan on using two 600w bulbs... nothing wrong with that although one would suffice. I would get the dual ballast though in case you want to add a second one later should you chose to go with one for now. Try to get air-cooled hoods, and there is nothing wrong with HTG (high tech garden supply).
FORGET THAT EXPENSIVE BLACK PLASTIC unless you NEED the white side (mylar is WAY better!) Go to Lowe's and get their "builder's plastic." I believe it is either 4 or 5 mm thick, and a roll of 10' x 100' is only 8 or 9 bucks!!!! I used it to divide my room into a work area/flowering room and it has done a marvelous job! If you do not have a heavy duty staple gun, pick one up while you're there (and the staples to go with it, of course). -Side note: if you are planning on stapling the plastic to the walls and ceiling, add a thin piece of cardboard under the plastic when stapling... helps prevent tears-

Make your own carbon filter. The "diy carbon scrubber" on this site is great! It knocks the smell out in 30 minutes or so... run it twice a day and you're set!!!


Molasses are "carbs" for plants. You only want to give them carbs once you've initiated flowering-once you start, continue until it is time to flush. I highly recommend Liquid Kool Bloom for a carb... it's not that expensive. Either way you go... molasses and other "carbs" are to be used WITH your nutrient program... consider them a booster.... like nitrous oxide on a car. It just makes things go faster and better. Don't overdo it though! :rastasmoke:

Make a note of WHICH timers you purchase! Look at the increments of on/off capability. I have more timers than I can use! There are ones with 1 minute, 15 minute, 30 minute, 1 hour, 2 hours, and so forth increments. For instance: you wouldn't want a timer with an increment of 2 hours if you were using it on an ebb-n-flow water pump, right??? If you can look at the timer up close before you buy it, play with the settings on it. Make sure it's easy to use. Not insulting your intelligence, either. I have one with 2hr increments and it's damn near impossible to set up a 12/12 cause the marks aren't on the spot for the times.... sorry for that rambling.