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[M1dAmber]

No problem at all, my brother! You are a super chill dude and you deserve the best.
I am SUPER happy that you and your family are getting settled into your new house! How exciting!

As far as plants, I can toss you some seeds, but as far as clones go, I am bug free but have had thrips problems in the past. So I would feel safest supplying you with seeds instead.

I would say your BEST bet for plants would be the Treehouse. I can't speak for them, but I am pretty sure that they still have a nice variety of strains on hand in clone form.

Have a great day brother! Also, PM incoming here in a few min.

 

[Sirdabsalot462]

Ok, first step is confirmed..
I already have a working Sun Master ballast and simple hood.

I got this equipment 6 months ago anticipating my move, I never even opened it up to make sure it worked..
Just confirmed it's working..

The ballast rated at 120 volts HID system
Startamps 1.8
OPER AMPS 2.81
Total watts 305
Lamp watts 250

He sent me two bulbs also a 250 watt and a 430 watt.

The 430 Watt fits.. But I shouldn't use a 430 for the ballast I have, correct?

 

[M1dAmber]

I would recommend going with what your ballast is rated for. The 250.

IMO no sense in risking your ballasts life-span by possibly straining it.

 

[Sirdabsalot462]

I agree Mid, don't know why he sent that 430 w?

Anywho.. That's just an” extra” I have.. I'm walking out the door now, to go check out some grow shops..

I got a budget of about 5-800$ to kick things off..
Should I get another HID unit? HPS?

Damn, really should of had this researched already...

 

[Constiello]

Dela haze on top, WTF on bottom.

That Dela is looking miighty fine, like the Durban Poison. I'm gonna wait to smoke this one- waiting for my better half

 

[chewberto]

I agree Mid, don't know why he sent that 430 w?

Anywho.. That's just an” extra” I have.. I'm walking out the door now, to go check out some grow shops..

I got a budget of about 5-800$ to kick things off..
Should I get another HID unit? HPS?

Damn, really should of had this researched already...

things that are necessary to start; oscillating fan, as well as an inline fan to exhaust the garage.... Pots, premium potting soil (has nutes for 3-4 weeks in it), dolemite lime if you can afford it (cheap) to amend the soil, rapid rooters or an equivalent, seedling heating mat with a thermo on it is awesome (though not necessary) panda film... And your existing hood and 250...and your vegging....
Am I missing anything?

you will need either metal halide or high output florescents for your vegetative stage and a high pressure sodium lamp for flowering...

 

[chewberto]

Remember dabs that typically a room for a standard home has 15 amps delegated for power sometimes 20amps, but maybe more depending on the home.... So figure out what you are working with for power also... If you didn't know...

 

[Csufan97]

Thanks CSU!! Man; you and your girl are awesome!! I can't emphasize that enough.

I was just telling Rae how much you guys remind me of myself and my wife, we got a lot of stuff in common, really kewl.


I'm pretty sure I'm going to one of the grow stores today or tomorrow, getting my grow gear
stocked and setup.
I do need me some plants, haven't gotten there yet..

I do in fact have a ballast and simple hood to get things vegging already.
I'm not sure on the watts, what kind of bulb etc, etc.. I'm such newbie in this regard...lol

But a friend of mine sent this to me for free I do know it is a Sun Master ballast, a very simple hood with two bulbs affixed to the hood, it was packaged very well with bubble wrap and everything, so I haven't even looked to see what kind of lights they are.

Matter of fact... I'm going to open it up..take a pic and TRY to upload.. But I'm still waiting on internet service..so uploading shit is aggravating.

Hopefully the shit works..

Oh..and the wife; we only have 3 bedrooms... One is designated as guest room/the other an office/ workout room ... sooooo, I'm stuck with the garage..just going to be diligent in controlling temps...I have a fairly decent budget, and I'm fairly clever..

We shall see..

But, yes I need some help with plants.. I saved up for the initial set up, but with down payment on the house, inspector fee..and whatever other money that accompanies buying a new home, but we are kinda broke after the gear is purchased , but I will compensate for sure.

Thanks again: to everybody
In no particular order..
True
Rae & CSU
Mid
Chef C
Dispo x2(he has been beyond kind-hearted)
SahTiva
Constiello
Chewy
Kramer
Jay
Med shed
Bubba
Springs Smoker (Raiders fan in a sea of Broncos fanatics = bravery)
Farmer Ed
Bad Andy
The other dude at the TH(sorry don't know your SN)
The chick the TH (the topical is awesome..thank you)
dbdick
Jus
420 circuit
Indipow
DankInMyBrain(for the awesome KMK/Kingspade tunes)
Uh...I think I got everybody, please forgive me if I forgot you, I will come back and add to that list, if I've forgotten somebody.

Need to get the proverbial ball a rollin'

Sirdabs man I love the Colorado section of riu so many cool people here sorry for not getting back to you sooner it has been a long weekend. So what size space ru looking at just curious as we have d*, sour Kush, Tahoe og and a few others so I want to match the space with some good plants. Also up front we have had thrips in the past but I have a very good prevent in place and have not seen any activity recently so of course it's your call ultimately. If you are more comfortable getting for a dispensary I won't be offended but please see the attached pic and of course no charge on anything you want. Death Star nug from this weekend.

 

[Sirdabsalot462]

Okay guys, went to ” Way to Grow”

Bought some nice equipment, I believe.
All of it is still in my trunk, as I don't want to be seen in the daylight carrying in a trunk-full of grow gear.

I'll come back on, and post exactly what I got today

Wooo-hooo.. I think I got everything you listed there chew.. Thanks for that.. I've needed a ” list of necessities”
I decided to skip the tent for now.. Shit, the tent I wanted was over 300$!!

And the sales-person even said, a tent is okay, but not worth the cost (new anyway),
I felt that he was looking out for me, as opposed to taking advantage of my ignorance in growing.

I dropped a little over 500$ on the gear I got today, I feel like I got a killer deal
Buying it all at once gave me quite the discount, as I was comparing prices on-line as I was shopping.
Still need soil and pots, but I figured I could get that cheaper elsewhere.

Fuck, thinking about it now, I dropped over 500$.. Can't give a brotha a couple pots and a bag o soil?..shit.

Looks like if I had bought everything individually, I would have to pay about 250$ more

Post incoming with what I got today, and what I already have

 

[Raeofsun13]

Here are a couple more, different angles, etc. Oh and funny story we saved he for last and a good thing she took us about 4 hours and we got stupid Stoney, had headband big time, blurred fuzzy vision and altered sense of self, it was crazy! We slept great!

 

[Raeofsun13]

Sirdabs man I love the Colorado section of riu so many cool people here sorry for not getting back to you sooner it has been a long weekend. So what size space ru looking at just curious as we have d*, sour Kush, Tahoe og and a few others so I want to match the space with some good plants. Also up front we have had thrips in the past but I have a very good prevent in place and have not seen any activity recently so of course it's your call ultimately. If you are more comfortable getting for a dispensary I won't be offended but please see the attached pic and of course no charge on anything you want. Death Star nug from this weekend.

And another shot

 

[Sirdabsalot462]

@My buddy CSU. .. bro, you have just blown me away with your generosity, so amazing..

I posted a nice long post at you..but..it got lost in RIU purgatory I guess.

In regard to space.. Right now, I got lots and lots of space. Beggers can't be choosey..haha
I'll take whatever you are comfortable with.

After consideration, I'm thinking about skipping a tent..

Undecided..
I really want to take over half of the 2 car garage..and just customize it into a professional grow room.

Start out by designating the dimensions something like 12' x 20'.. Not sure, that is a guess.
Like I said, little over half of a 2 car garage.
Then insulate and create an attic in there (you are right True, no attic..crazy influx of temps) about the same as you stated, but we've had cooler afternoons last couple of days too, so adding that variable..high temp was mid -high 80' s- low temp was in the 50s.)

Ahhh, already running into the tribulations of a grower's-life...haha

Plan.... Insulate, insulate insulate, create an attic that is insulated, partition the designated area, with whatever material is the most efficient (plywood?), insulate those walls also, then add more insulation inside the room with the reflective shiny stuff. Black and white polyester for light leakage.

Possibly take that area and partition off a veg area?

I do now own 2 ballasts and 1 bad ass hood(new one) and one simple hood(basically just holds the lamp socket and reflects light)and so I'll have separate light sources for veg and flower stages.
Again, I'll need some guidance here.

Again, as soon as I can I want to post up some pics of what I got, and my designated area.. I'm sure with all you grow-masters, I'll get some solid advice.. Most of y'all are just incredible.

 

[TruenoAE86coupe]

Don't really know where to start here, congrats on pulling the trigger though, i know it was a big day when i went and spent the big bucks on my room (2 g's at once) so i know your pain. I probably could have saved you a few bucks, but a little late for that now.
Know that you will need 2 rooms to be able to veg and flower, and they will need to be light tight. I am not a fan of hanging plastic, it never comes out as clean as just painted walls. My room is build out of OSB (the particle board stuff they sheet houses in) it is about $10 a sheet, dry wall is $9 a sheet, i feel the $1 is worth it. But OSB is one of the most varying prices in the hardware store, it was $9 a sheet 2 weeks ago, but $11 2 weeks before that. 2x4x8' are about $2.30 a piece right now.
Get out your pen and paper and draw up what you are thinking for spaces, based on the space you want to use first, plant layout second, and third work on lighting and fan placement. I usually do rough drawings first just planning placement of things, then i get out my graphing paper and draw everything to size.
Something to consider is, i assume you got a 1000 watt light, that the foot print of a 1000 watt is about 4x4 to 5x5. so if you use the whole area you are talking about, and split it into 2 rooms, we are going to assume 9' x 15' total, may be bigger but that is a good guess. So now take and make 2 rooms, 9'x6' and 9'x9'. So if you plan to use the whole 9x9 room, you are going to need 4000 watts. I have a 7x7 and only use 2000, but i know i need more. Just things to consider.

 

[jaycuffee21]

check this bad boys out i got one in the garage as we speak(xxl adjust a wing)the one i have covers 45sq. ft alone so that can be something you look into and a hortilux super lumen bulbs adds an extra 10,000 lumens

 

[Sirdabsalot462]

Love the advice already. Lets see if I can post up pics without wifi.
Yes, got a 1000 watt LUMii AC reflector hood
Except it is adjustable? Guy said it will do 250/400/600/750/1000?

Xtrasun dimmable digital ballast / dual receptacle

I'm going to split these into multiple posts, as the photos will take forever on 4G network.

 

[Sirdabsalot462]

8” In-line fan

A bunch of extra ducting(no pic)

The 1000 watt HPS bulb

The old 250 watt bulb that I've had.. The package it was in was dated August of 1999, and it works!! Glows super fucking bright for 250w!

Oh, also got, the ratcheting chain to adjust light height (no pic)

 

[Sirdabsalot462]

The old 250 watt HID Sun Master ballast..works great

And the plain reflector/hood..could I cool this thing?

Should I buy a 250 watt light that I know for sure is a MH?

and this 250 ballast?.. It says HID unit on the socket.. Is MH considered HID?

I'm going to post pics of the area tomorrow, got to clear a bunch o shit out of the way.

And regarding the room Amps..

The previous owner was an electrician, so he added new circuitry, with the proper technique..I have a total of 5 brand new electrical sockets on one wall in the garage..with custom cabinets at the end of the room..

It almost seems as if he was doing some growing himself.. Unless he just really liked having lots of electric access..haha

 

[chewberto]

Sometimes garages have extra because of power tools compressors etc... You lucked out..

buy a new light. They generally only last for a few harvests anyway with full intensity, if its used it could be kinda weak.... Plug it in... If it is a white light glaring it's for veg if its a yellow glare it's Hps!

coolong the light will depend on your exhaust... You need to exchange the garage air often to bring in new co2 via negative pressure...allow a fan to blow the air directly below the lamp up toward your exaust fan so it will force it out of the room better, get a big 8 inch inline fan that pulls a lot of cfm...

what else?

 

[chewberto]

Also don't touch the glass of the lamp as you were in the picture the oil from your hands will explode that bitch.... Wipe it down good now... Use a paper towel or soft gloves to handle the bulb buddy....

 

[chewberto]

Sorry just saw that hydro farm fan box, must be a 10inch? That will be great for air exchange...