4000watt for 8x8?

grow1993ace

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It's a bunch of us trying to do an 8x8 grow and we are looking to maximize yield and it's 10 of us so money is not an issue for this community grow but the space is so we wanted to maximize the yield. Will equipping 4x 1000w lights in an 8x8 be the right thing to do. We will handle air conditioning and also also supplement CO2 if needed but have no idea on how to do that. Any help from experienced people would be appreciated.
 

Rurumo

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Really make sure you nail down the environment before you start buying big ticket items. Are you using LEDs or HIDs? Will this grow be inside a house or an outbuilding? Whether or not to use co2 is very important, either you are venting the room or creating a sealed grow environment, in which case, you'll have to decide between co2 tanks or a propane burner. Do you have access to co2 locally? It's easy to find at welding supply places in most mid to large size cities, but in rural America, it can be harder to find, but propane is everywhere. Others here can help you with the specifics, I just want to give you a few things to think about. You'll also need an adequate dehumidifier. There are some guys here doing similar grows, I'm sure they'll chime in with more specifics on BTUs cooling, brands, controllers, etc. There is a lot involved in setting up a sealed grow room, but the results can be spectacular once you get it all dialed in. Good luck and show us pics as it develops!
 

grow1993ace

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Kingbrite QBs. There a light bar called the Copacabana sun. I have grown with kingbrite and they are good. So I was planning on getting 1100w bars from them
 

grow1993ace

New Member
Really make sure you nail down the environment before you start buying big ticket items. Are you using LEDs or HIDs? Will this grow be inside a house or an outbuilding? Whether or not to use co2 is very important, either you are venting the room or creating a sealed grow environment, in which case, you'll have to decide between co2 tanks or a propane burner. Do you have access to co2 locally? It's easy to find at welding supply places in most mid to large size cities, but in rural America, it can be harder to find, but propane is everywhere. Others here can help you with the specifics, I just want to give you a few things to think about. You'll also need an adequate dehumidifier. There are some guys here doing similar grows, I'm sure they'll chime in with more specifics on BTUs cooling, brands, controllers, etc. There is a lot involved in setting up a sealed grow room, but the results can be spectacular once you get it all dialed in. Good luck and show us pics as it develops!
Thanks for taking the time to reply. Much appreciated. It's going to be LED and the true watts is 1100x4. It's an old storage house about 10x10ft with old roofs. We are planning to renovate that a little bit and then install an 8x8 tent inside. Yes I already have a 40 litre dehumidifier. I know I need to get sensors. I was planning to get the apogee sensor and other sensors for co2 but will I need a controller?
 

Rurumo

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Thanks for taking the time to reply. Much appreciated. It's going to be LED and the true watts is 1100x4. It's an old storage house about 10x10ft with old roofs. We are planning to renovate that a little bit and then install an 8x8 tent inside. Yes I already have a 40 litre dehumidifier. I know I need to get sensors. I was planning to get the apogee sensor and other sensors for co2 but will I need a controller?
What are winters like where you are at?
 

grow1993ace

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Wrong

thats how you lose 9 friends
Maybe but you need to stop applying your experiences and perception to everyone's situation. Unfortunately human relations are much more complex and diverse than grow conditions. So if you could help me with the simpler aspect which is the grow it would be helpful
 
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