Hey guys, long time lurker and first time poster here!
Used to hang around a lot at icmag but
@Growmau5 videos and posts slowly but surely made me get an account here. Enough drivel, time for my question!
I'm doing a first time grow come September, and I've been scouting for info about all kinds of gear and info before I actually started. It's been about 14 months now and I felt it was time. So I've gotten a 4x5 (120x150cm) tent already, with the ventilation kit coming in later this month.
As for the lightning, I've decided to go with
@Growmau5 prepackaged deal from cutter (
http://cutter.com.au/proddetail.php?prod=cut2993) which I've calculated should be more than sufficient for the space I'm growing in. I'm going with a total of 10 CREE 3590's, but my economy only allows me to order one package at the time. I'll get the 2nd one in time for flowering.
I'll be growing SS AK-47
in a 12/12 SOG (I know there are other ways, but it fits me and it's the kind of growing I want to do) and I need help with the distribution of what kind of spectrums I should get. The ones I can choose between are:
2700K BB Bin
3000K CB Bin
3500K CD Bin
4000K DB Bin
5000K DB Bin
5700K DB Bin
6500K DB Bin
So my questions are as following (tl;dr)
1. How many of which spectrum should I have to get a very generic and good overall spectrum? I was thinking a 1 x 3500K + 1 x 5000K + 8 x 4000K from what I've read, but I have zero experience so please chip in if you have any good advice! So best setup for my 1st order (5x) and then a total for when I receive my 2nd order (10x total).
2. How should these be spaced (building the module myself) in order for maximum efficiency in a 4x5? I reckon I'll need some space to move around, trim, and water etc so I'll probably only fill the tent to 90%.
3. Is there any limit to what I can have in my room (power outlet) if my fuse box has 16A for the kitchen and couple of 10A fuses for the remaining rooms? I've tried reading up on this and from the math I did it should suffice (2300W). Only thing using power in the room will be my tent and another dimmable light.
As I previously mentioned I have no actual experience with the actual lights nor growing. Appreciate all the help I can get! Thanks in advance.
PS. Forgot to add. I live in northern Europe so we have 230V coming out of the wall sockets, not sure if this makes any difference but more information can never hurt!
Sincerely,
GreEngineer