My First Setup

[bunebe]

Hi everyone. I am working on my first setup. I ordered a 3m x 2m x 2m lighthouse max tent for growing. And i have some questions regarding my setup and choice of items. Before anything else i have to tell you i have searched what to buy both from this forum and other sites however many items do not ship here or even if they do price simply almost doubles.

So i just bought whatever i could buy in the end.

AC Infinity CLOUDLINE T6, Quiet 6" Airflow: 351 CFM
4xKing Plus 600w Double Chips Led
iPower 8 Inch Air Carbon Filter
iPower 8 Inch 750 CFM Inline Duct Ventilation Fan
Also 20 Master Kush from Sensi seeds.

I will complete the rest of the setup from local suppliers.

Along with your comments to these items i also have a few questions.

1-) Max grow capacity of tent and max grow capacity of my lights?
2-)Should i try to find a better reflective material to cover tents inside since my lights may not be enough ?
3-) If my lights are not enough how can i cover it by getting some cfl or other cost effective lights ?

Many thanks in advance for taking your time to help me.

 

[JAMO_Grow]

I would stick with the LED lights ( I recommend the Bestva DC series 2000w, had some amazing results with it.).
The fans are fine for the setup and the Carbon filter I would consider if you are worried about the smell of the grow otherwise not necessary.
2) IF you want to get maximum light i recommend covering the inside of the tent with Mylar Reflective Sheeting.The inside of the tent you are considering ordering should have a reflective sheeting either the same type or alternative however if not use Mylar Reflective Sheeting.
3) You could indeed use CFLs or MH ect...

The LED light you have listed seems expensive for what it is, I highly recommend the Bestva DC series 2000w because of the price and how effective it is.
Hope this helps, I wouldn't stress over the ventilation fans to much because I been using kitchen ventilation fans for years.

 

[bunebe]

I would stick with the LED lights ( I recommend the Bestva DC series 2000w, had some amazing results with it.).
The fans are fine for the setup and the Carbon filter I would consider if you are worried about the smell of the grow otherwise not necessary.
2) IF you want to get maximum light i recommend covering the inside of the tent with Mylar Reflective Sheeting.The inside of the tent you are considering ordering should have a reflective sheeting either the same type or alternative however if not use Mylar Reflective Sheeting.
3) You could indeed use CFLs or MH ect...

The LED light you have listed seems expensive for what it is, I highly recommend the Bestva DC series 2000w because of the price and how effective it is.
Hope this helps, I wouldn't stress over the ventilation fans to much because I been using kitchen ventilation fans for years.

Thank you for your reply. I will check the items you recommended.

 

[hotrodharley]

Good luck getting 6" and 8" flex duct anywhere local.

 

[Lucky Luke]

Good luck getting 6" and 8" flex duct anywhere local.

really? is that the case were you are? I'm in an illegal country and any hydro store stocks it. Some hardware stores also do and heating shops as well.

OP. Don't over think it, set up what you have, fill the tent up with plants and get what you need as the grow progresses.

 

[hotrodharley]

really? is that the case were you are? I'm in an illegal country and any hydro store stocks it. Some hardware stores also do and heating shops as well.

OP. Don't over think it, set up what you have, fill the tent up with plants and get what you need as the grow progresses.

I can't find anything but 4" anywhere. It has to be shipped and to Alaska that's money. Neoprene cloner collars - $13.85 + $13 to ship. For 1/2 pound bag of neoprene.

 

[Lucky Luke]

I can't find anything but 4" anywhere. It has to be shipped and to Alaska that's money. Neoprene cloner collars - $13.85 + $13 to ship. For 1/2 pound bag of neoprene.

I'm surprised its not more freely available in Alaska as heating duct. The larger the diameter the better for that as you would know.

 

[hotrodharley]

I'm surprised its not more freely available in Alaska as heating duct. The larger the diameter the better for that as you would know.

I hear that. No big box stores like Lowe's or Ace. Incredible but it's the age everyone just orders online