Ok made the big purchases, am I missing anything?

[Nizza]

Thank you. The planters are from here: https://www.thebucketcompany.com/ I can put in 2 more buckets for maximum yield but I'm not interested in crowding it because of powdery mildew problems. I'm very happy with it. I used the flexible PVC that came with it the first time but stiff PVC is easy to work with and the planters stay put. I wish I hadn't glued the drain PVC together because that restricted me from moving the entire pot to a different location. I wanted to do that because I had different strains with different heights. I can control the light intensity on the left and right side so I needed the two tallest plants together and the two shortest together. It is actually very easy to remove the manifold and lift the plants out to swap locations. The plant sits in a mesh basket inside the bucket.

Also if you go with the buckets & stiff PVC, they have the correct PVC connections at a good price in their accessories section .

I'm using coco/perlite.

I would probably modify the strut to put a strip of 3/4" PVC on the ends but I don't need any more space for this run. For the time being I'm stuck with the tent boner look.

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Hell yeahh lol

 

[Offmymeds]

What do yall suggest for a scrog/trellis setup for a 4x4? Like any particular models/companies.

I use the netting simply tied to the posts and the PVC with twisties.

 

[DrDukePHD]

I use the netting simply tied to the posts and the PVC with twisties.

Can i do all that from the front panel of a 4x4 tent, or will i need access from sides?

 

[Offmymeds]

Can i do all that from the front panel of a 4x4 tent, or will i need access from sides?

I opened 3 sides.

 

[DrDukePHD]

I opened 3 sides.

i only have room to get to 2 sides (the front & right side) will that make maitenance impossible?

 

[Lenin1917]

A thread posted earlier reminded me of the importance of eye protection. (Something most of us probably don’t consider when starting) you want some eye pro, grow lights are very bright and will damage your eyes. AC Infinity Grow Room Glasses, Indoor LED Grow Light Glasses with Color Corrective Lenses, for UVA/UVB Blocking in Grow Tents Hydroponics https://www.amazon.com/dp/B099816R55/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5HHHFB0YX4KCSYKMZAKS

 

[Lenin1917]

I had an outdoor mechanical timer I got for $15 in 2001 and it just died a couple years ago after all that time running up to 1200W of HID lights at a time. The one I'm using now cost me $3 at the local bargain store so I bought the 3 they had. Like them as they do 15min intervals instead of 30min like the old one. The digital I got was a PITA as we have a lot of short power outages and had to go reset the damn thing every time.

A quality digital with a battery backup that works would be OK I guess but mechanical timers are still an option. Look at the load ratings if using for high wattage lights. Mine are rated at 1875W which seems to be a standard.

I’m still using a mechanical timer plugged into the trigger switch on a light controller but not powering it.

 

[OldMedUser]

I’m still using a mechanical timer plugged into the trigger switch on a light controller but not powering it.

So the timer is flipping a relay to power the light?

 

[Lenin1917]

So the timer is flipping a relay to power the light?

Yeah I think lol. I don’t know much about electrical stuff really. “Controller” plugs into my dryer outlet and little regular cord plugs into a timer

 

[OldMedUser]

Yeah I think lol. I don’t know much about electrical stuff really. “Controller” plugs into my dryer outlet and little regular cord plugs into a timerView attachment 5130661

There's a heavy relay switch inside that the power line runs through and your timer just triggers it. Almost no load on the timer switch that way. If you were running 4 big lights thru the timer it wouldn't last too long.

 

[Lenin1917]

There's a heavy relay switch inside that the power line runs through and your timer just triggers it. Almost no load on the timer switch that way. If you were running 4 big lights thru the timer it wouldn't last too long.

Most I’ve ran off it was 3600w hid. Right now I’ve just got one 480w led on in half the 8x4

 

[Offmymeds]

i only have room to get to 2 sides (the front & right side) will that make maitenance impossible?

No, you only need to get to the far corner once.

 

[DrDukePHD]

A thread posted earlier reminded me of the importance of eye protection. (Something most of us probably don’t consider when starting) you want some eye pro, grow lights are very bright and will damage your eyes. AC Infinity Grow Room Glasses, Indoor LED Grow Light Glasses with Color Corrective Lenses, for UVA/UVB Blocking in Grow Tents Hydroponics https://www.amazon.com/dp/B099816R55/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5HHHFB0YX4KCSYKMZAKS

Just bought a pair of these ($23). I looked at MethodSeven's previously but i couldn't afford $100+. So that worked out, thanks for the link Comrade Lenin.

 

[Lenin1917]

Just bought a pair of these ($23). I looked at MethodSeven's previously but i couldn't afford $100+. So that worked out, thanks for the link Comrade Lenin.

Yeah the method sevens are ridiculously priced. I’ve got shooting glasses that cost the same as their cheapest pair.

 

[Offmymeds]

i only have room to get to 2 sides (the front & right side) will that make maitenance impossible?

No. It could be more difficult but not impossible. I've done it from one side of a 4 X 4 before. Trick is to keep them lollipop trimmed. Being in the buckets raises them for easier access.

I remembered having PVC corner pieces on hand so I modified the strut. Works fine. Easy to move and they don't really get in the way. Actually the strut comes in handy for training at times. So no more tent boner unless you call that a double boner.



It gets much better air flow this way.

 

[DrDukePHD]

What size pots will i need, like red solo-cup to start... then 1-gallon, then 7 gallon? Should i go fabric?

 

[Lenin1917]

What size pots will i need, like red solo-cup to start... then 1-gallon, then 7 gallon? Should i go fabric?

Depends on your grow media/feed program and how often you’re able to water. I’m in soil I go solo cup, 1-3 gallon fabric pot for veg then 5+ gallon fabric pot for flower. Fabrics nice mostly because they’re cheap but you have to stay on top of watering because they drug out faster. Regular plastic or terracotta pots don’t have that airflow giving you more time between watering, but you’re also more likely to overwater them or let the roots bind. Ones not really better than the other it just depends on what suits your style.

 

[WannaBeeGrow]

Humidity control humidifier & dehumidifier. Definitely a damn good AC unit will be needed even if you have central air unit. Heat kills. The room the tent is in is the lungs & the heart of the grow. Good luck with your favorite strain & happy growing!

 

[DrDukePHD]

Humidity control humidifier & dehumidifier. Definitely a damn good AC unit will be needed even if you have central air unit. Heat kills. The room the tent is in is the lungs & the heart of the grow. Good luck with your favorite strain & happy growing!

Really? Even if you mount the driver outside of the tent?

 

[WannaBeeGrow]

Really? Even if you mount the driver outside of the tent?

Mounting drivers outside is great.