its tough to say how much a 1000 watt bulb will be in energy costs. But in San California, a 1000 watt bulb costs about 30-40 bucks a month to run.

An HPS light is fine if you want to keep it simple. (High Pressure Sodium)....

You will want to make sure your water is PH'ed at 6.5 - 7.0.
You can purchse a ph test kit for a couple bucks at the hydro store...

http://www.plantitearth.com/store/pr...d=304&catid=65

this is a perfect simple kit..

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Garden Knowm Reviewed by Garden Knowm on . KISS: Keep in Simple Stupid! HELP! I've spent HOURS reading every thread in this discussion and others. My mind is melted. You give give some damn good advice! Here is what I need from all you grow grow masters out there. I want to grow 2 Northern Lights plants. I want keep it very simple as this will be my first time. Not interested in spending massive amounts of cash on a first try. But I'm not interested in massive failure either. What is the basic kit one will need to grow? I just want something in my basement Rating: 5