Starting a op up, need advice L@@k
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abe supercro
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perhaps purchase a minimum of 40 to 50 1000 watt lights. make sure to pick up at least one small desk fan.
SeasideTrees
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Your ceiling height will be your biggest problem in my opinion. You're going to have to have air cooled hoods regardless or else you'll torch your plants with double ended lights. I would do 6-8 total lights. 2 rows of 3-4. You'll need a good AC unit in addition to keep the room cooled.
SeasideTrees
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Shoot for 9 per light gives the ladies optimal space. As far as yield goes its totally dependent on way to many factors such as growing level, temps, nutrients, strain, etc... Aim for 1 pound per light and you have the possibility to get to 2 pounds per light once you get a strain, nutrient formula, and room dialed in and perfected.
This is what I have so far as what is do.. Any suggestions on what I should change? And how many 5gal pots u think I can do comfortably:
Gorilla Op
LIGHT($250 $2000)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0054LXQHY/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?qid=1433128040&sr=8-11&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=1000w+grow+light
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006GGP8P4/ref=mp_s_a_1_14?qid=1433128040&sr=8-14&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=1000w+grow+light
FANS
AC SPLIT ($290)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LNG7Y5E/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1433128840&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX200_QL40&keywords=air+conditioner+split&dpPl=1&dpID=21C1T+gj7LL&ref=plSrch
DUCTING
CARBON FILTER ($280)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001JL2BRE/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1433129893&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=can+carbon+filter&dpPl=1&dpID=41Ud5MfkGhL&ref=plSrch
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003AUA6EC/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?qid=1433130511&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=can+carbon+filter&dpPl=1&dpID=510gsgtDL7L&ref=plSrch
INLINE FAN ($130)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004C2IWIE/ref=pd_aw_fbt_86img_3?refRID=168FXRXRWT4KMJM6WHF4
Hygrometer ($15)
Nutrients (highly recommend) $140
VEG
http://dragonflyearthmedicine.com/lush-roots454.html
http://dragonflyearthmedicine.com/radiant-green454.html
FLOWER
http://dragonflyearthmedicine.com/fat-flower454.html
Soil ($200ish)
Clones 25 $20 ($500 if we paid)
Rope ratchets $30
Total-$3085
Gorilla Op
LIGHT($250 $2000)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0054LXQHY/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?qid=1433128040&sr=8-11&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=1000w+grow+light
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006GGP8P4/ref=mp_s_a_1_14?qid=1433128040&sr=8-14&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=1000w+grow+light
FANS
AC SPLIT ($290)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LNG7Y5E/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1433128840&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX200_QL40&keywords=air+conditioner+split&dpPl=1&dpID=21C1T+gj7LL&ref=plSrch
DUCTING
CARBON FILTER ($280)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001JL2BRE/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1433129893&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=can+carbon+filter&dpPl=1&dpID=41Ud5MfkGhL&ref=plSrch
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003AUA6EC/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?qid=1433130511&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=can+carbon+filter&dpPl=1&dpID=510gsgtDL7L&ref=plSrch
INLINE FAN ($130)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004C2IWIE/ref=pd_aw_fbt_86img_3?refRID=168FXRXRWT4KMJM6WHF4
Hygrometer ($15)
Nutrients (highly recommend) $140
VEG
http://dragonflyearthmedicine.com/lush-roots454.html
http://dragonflyearthmedicine.com/radiant-green454.html
FLOWER
http://dragonflyearthmedicine.com/fat-flower454.html
Soil ($200ish)
Clones 25 $20 ($500 if we paid)
Rope ratchets $30
Total-$3085
SeasideTrees
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Okay so there is a lot I would change out here. First off that mini split is a pile of shit and is NOT nearly what you'll need to cool 6-8 lights.
Go with something at least 18,000BTU since you'll be air-cooling your lights as well as intake and exhausting air in and out of your room but that even might be cutting it close there. I have one of these mini-splits and love them: http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-Conditioner-Dehumidification-Ventilation-Installation/dp/B00D9ZQFIO/ref=dp_ob_title_home
Youll need a way more powerful inline fan something 10" for sure I recommend: http://www.amazon.com/Hyper-Fan-10-Inline-Controller/dp/B00IXW84Z0/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1433187431&sr=8-4&keywords=hyper+fan+fan very efficient and quiet.
Next your lights: I personally am not a fan of the apollo cool tubes I would recommend a very large air-cooled hood like a sun system brand and then a digital ballast like the galaxy's 1000 watt dim-able ballasts. Make sure you get the 240v ballasts and lights or else you're going to be kicking the shit out of yourself when your electricity bill comes. Also before you buy your lights look at the amps that they pull, you'll want the lowest amperage you can get.
Clones: You're overpaying for clones if you're in any medical state should be $7-$10 a pop. You should buy a mother and clone yourself if you have 2 weeks before your room is finished. Also you're going to want way more than 25 plants (more like 50) unless you're growing larger plants.
Something you forgot is a lighting controller: http://www.amazon.com/Titan-Controls-702676-Controller-240-volt/dp/B004JKBIHQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1433188302&sr=8-4&keywords=titan+helios You're going to need one of these or else you'll burn your house down. Seriously this is very important do not even power up more than 2 lights in your house without one of these lighting controllers.
Your nutrients rock. I love their brand and what they believe in.
You will also need a couple oscillating fans too. A way to water your ladies will also be needed. Automatic irrigation and a res is really nice to have if you ever want to leave them for more than 2-3 days.
Any more questions feel free to ask. And please take the advice given it'll save you a ton of money in the long run and allow you to trust your room isn't going to light up in flames or break down on you leaving you with dead plants.
thanks I'll post an update!SeasideTrees
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If you have a 24,000 btu mini split with the air cooled hoods should should manage just fine. 8 lights is the perfect amount for that room. But know your electricity bill is going to be at least $1000 a month if you're anywhere in so cal.