ancap
Active Member
Hey everyone. I will be growing two strains: Northern Lights and Brainstorm (formerly Hempstar - don't know why the name change) in my new BCNL Producer. I welcome all comments, suggestions and advice. This is my first hydroponic grow. My other grows were in soil and more experimental (learning the ropes).
I've hooked everything up in the producer and tested my 125 watt CFL (I'll be using two 400 HPS bulbs during flower). Here's my initial thoughts on the unit thus far: Disclosure: I am not a BCNL employee nor am I being compensated financially in any way by the company. If they are interested in working out a nutrient trade for me maintaining this journal, I'm all for it, but I'm going to give my honest assessment. I think it's important to get this info out there for others who are interested in purchasing this. Rollitup and similar forums were integral in making my decision to purchase from this company.
The BCNL reps are very helpful. They are obviously trying to sell their product, but you get the feel that they are everyday guys (and gals) who really believe in what they are doing. The unit has a hefty pricetag. I spent about $4500 on my set up between the box, shipping, the veg upgrade, extra nutrients and feminized seeds (from www.marijuana-seeds.nl). You can go cheaper, but I had the extra money to go above and beyond. The shipment arrived quickly and hooking everything up was fairly simple. The picture below is a stock photo I found online. I will take pictures of mine as soon as my camera charges. My unit comes with a light socket for my CFL which is installed in the middle back wall of the main chamber.
This box is built SOLID. You pay out the ass for this box (not to say I feel that I overpaid), but what you get is a high quality, market tested and improved, prebuilt box with unlimited call in or online chat grow support. It was packed well, but I did find that both ballast mounts were busted upon arrival. I called BCNL and they said they'd ship out replacements tomorrow. I tested the CFL which turns the inside of the box daylight, and shut the doors. There was VERY little light leak. I guess some of the older models had problems. Not this one.
Overall, I'd rate the Producer an A+ based on first impressions. Maybe that will change as I start really growing and testing all the working parts.
I've hooked everything up in the producer and tested my 125 watt CFL (I'll be using two 400 HPS bulbs during flower). Here's my initial thoughts on the unit thus far: Disclosure: I am not a BCNL employee nor am I being compensated financially in any way by the company. If they are interested in working out a nutrient trade for me maintaining this journal, I'm all for it, but I'm going to give my honest assessment. I think it's important to get this info out there for others who are interested in purchasing this. Rollitup and similar forums were integral in making my decision to purchase from this company.
The BCNL reps are very helpful. They are obviously trying to sell their product, but you get the feel that they are everyday guys (and gals) who really believe in what they are doing. The unit has a hefty pricetag. I spent about $4500 on my set up between the box, shipping, the veg upgrade, extra nutrients and feminized seeds (from www.marijuana-seeds.nl). You can go cheaper, but I had the extra money to go above and beyond. The shipment arrived quickly and hooking everything up was fairly simple. The picture below is a stock photo I found online. I will take pictures of mine as soon as my camera charges. My unit comes with a light socket for my CFL which is installed in the middle back wall of the main chamber.
This box is built SOLID. You pay out the ass for this box (not to say I feel that I overpaid), but what you get is a high quality, market tested and improved, prebuilt box with unlimited call in or online chat grow support. It was packed well, but I did find that both ballast mounts were busted upon arrival. I called BCNL and they said they'd ship out replacements tomorrow. I tested the CFL which turns the inside of the box daylight, and shut the doors. There was VERY little light leak. I guess some of the older models had problems. Not this one.
Overall, I'd rate the Producer an A+ based on first impressions. Maybe that will change as I start really growing and testing all the working parts.