We have two local shops.

The one I have visited has their stuff on a site - AHLgrows dot com.

That might effect what I end up getting. Meters TDS/EC and PH - I won't buy junk. It would help if I know I have to invest in top of the line or not.

I've looked at "Sunlight sheds" and a few others but I don't need to be that elaborate.

I have grown outdoors and in with good luck and fairly good results. I think the hydro makes sense. So here I go!

As far as TDS/EC, PH? I figured I'd find them online. I have been a mad scientist for years - self-taught - so none of the details will scare me off.

The beauty is that I don't need to end up with much so I really want to learn to get some high quality (so far the best I've grown has been about a 7 out of 10). I learn pretty fast but expect to be low on the curve until I get some of the necessary parts and pieces.

From what I've read so far TDS 1700-2000 to start PH 5.8?

I really appreciate all input - even things you might think are obvious or dumb. I'm such a smarty-pants that I miss some of the most obvious things - I have to stay open minded to learn and move forward.