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0621grow

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I'm doing a personal indoor grow and have done plenty of research but I think to much into stuff and I feel like that is the problem so I need some help .

I'm looking to grow just few plants for personal use 1-2 first time grow.

money is Not really an issue but I'm looking for a fun easy grow nothing serious" keep it simple method ."


Any ways i have figured out I'm buying a tent and everything and all the lights and nutrients .

BUT I CANT decide on the lighting for 2-3 plants .

CFL/t5

Or use a 250w hps



My ceilings are tall so height is not a problem .

The deal breaker for me I would RATHER not have to use ducting or anything to cool it . How many fans do you need for a small grow and with these types of light ? I know most people have a fan to bring in the air and one to exit the air .
Do you need these types of fan for low powers lights like these? And do I need ducting connected to the windows so it brings "fresh air" or will my house air be ok? The grow tent will be in a room 10 x 10 kept at 70.


How much will a couple plants smell with no carbon filter ? Like will it just smell the room or will it smell a whole small 2 bedroom house or will it smell a whole apartment floor? I'm trying to keep the smell with in the room .


Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks !!
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0621grow

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Any products or tools you can or guys recommend would be great those are the main questions I needed help on but any info or supplies I could use would help
 
chemphlegm

chemphlegm

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you'll need a medium sized stink sock/fan to control the smell in the space running full time, maybe another one even.
I wouldnt grow with less than a 400 watt mh/hps bulb
if the room is kept at 70 you wont have to cool/duct it. your ambient air is likely good, fans help keep air moving around plant parts and thats a swell thing, the more the better, a box fan fits your bill
 
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0621grow

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This looks great but My MAIN concern is how to set up the air flow and ventilation . Do I need to have

outside air wih ducting coming from the window ?

Or do I need just a fan for exiting and one for taking in the air with no ducting just fans

Or do I just need one fan blowing air inside of the vent with a window open on the tent?
 
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0621grow

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Ok thanks for quick reply . So ambient air is ok . Your just saying I need a fan inside the grow tent is all to maintain air flow ?

Also how should I set that up ? Just one medium sized boxed fan on bottom and a small fan on top ? And what about "fresh air" I keep reading About? Do I need to keep a slide open of the tent or will the fan be enough ?
 
woodsyn2o

woodsyn2o

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0621grow said:
Ok thanks for quick reply . So ambient air is ok . Your just saying I need a fan inside the grow tent is all to maintain air flow ?

Also how should I set that up ? Just one medium sized boxed fan on bottom and a small fan on top ? And what about "fresh air" I keep reading About? Do I need to keep a slide open of the tent or will the fan be enough ?
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https://theweedscene.com/air-ventilation/ in the winter i take the air from my house but in spring summer fall i get my air from out side. but if you live in a condo or apt then you can use the windo get a good carbon filter to scrub the air out so it dosent smell you can see what happens hope this helped
 
PetFlora

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0621grow

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Ok thanks you all are awesome for helping me or this far . I think I have decided own cfl lights just for right now since it's my 1st time and want to keep it simple and I heard a 250w hps is pointless ?


Can someone please tell me how to set up a proper venaltion for Cfl grow 1-3 plants in grow tent . Can I still have a good grow without duct system ?
 
Olive Drab Green

Olive Drab Green

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0621grow said:
Ok thanks you all are awesome for helping me or this far . I think I have decided own cfl lights just for right now since it's my 1st time and want to keep it simple and I heard a 250w hps is pointless ?


Can someone please tell me how to set up a proper venaltion for Cfl grow 1-3 plants in grow tent . Can I still have a good grow without duct system ?
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I want to guarantee you, Marine, that CFLs will do nothing for you and, not that I'm trying to push you or persuade you to change your mind, but if you want a harvest worth your time, you should reconsider.
 
Jellypowered

Jellypowered

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If you must grow on the cheap, at least look into the 9w A19 LED bulbs, take the globes off them and you'll do alright. They are much better than CFLs. Get yourself an even mix of 2700k and 4000k or higher bulbs.

You can get them at any box store. Walmart, home Depot, etc. Often they are subsidised by local power companies so you can score them for 2-4$ per bulb.
 
KRSTEK

KRSTEK

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"How much will a couple plants smell with no carbon filter ? Like will it just smell the room or will it smell a whole small 2 bedroom house or will it smell a whole apartment floor? I'm trying to keep the smell with in the room ."
At least the room, i'd suggest Air unit and Carbon Filter based around your tent/room size, carbon filters help alot :cool:
 
PetFlora

PetFlora

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Jellypowered said:
If you must grow on the cheap, at least look into the 9w A19 LED bulbs, take the globes off them and you'll do alright. They are much better than CFLs. Get yourself an even mix of 2700k and 4000k or higher bulbs.

You can get them at any box store. Walmart, home Depot, etc. Often they are subsidized by local power companies so you can score them for 2-4$ per bulb.
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Yep, back in the day, when LEDs were really expensive (and not that great) I bought a couple Vanity 3 bulb fixtures and globes, BUT now, you can buy spots, which aim all the light down to the canopy

works damn good and you can use the lights elsewhere in in your home when you are ready for more med friendly leds. BTW, Amare offers RIU folks a 25% discount
 
TacoMac

TacoMac

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First grow, low cost, one or two plants only, I'd go T5 fixture. They're cheap, last for years, put out very low heat, and put out more than enough light for what you're doing.

Later on if you want to up your game you can go high power MH/HPS or Cob...but for now, that's more bullshit than you need to deal with, man.
 
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