Alright, narrowed down my ballasts to the lumatek 240v dual 600w and I'm going to use that handy timer setup stinkbud recommended. One last question, is 2800 watts going to be to much power for a 3 bedroom house? That would be 4 600wattHPS lamps and a 400wMH for veg/cloner.
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DIRTHAWKER
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Merry Christmas to all the Stink buddies.
justinsbigbuds
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ok you look like your a medical grower what is your view on aeroponics vs soil? I want to grow medical strain in aero systems and get best results comper to soil
justinsbigbuds
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and do you have 2, 1000 watts in your main grow room now just on one setup? since you have 3 setups but if im right you only have 2 1000watts on all 3 right? sorry im very high
DIRTHAWKER
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3 600 watters ..soon to have a 4th. soil aint got shit on aero.
repvip
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You sir are high!
Aero is superior to soil. Hands down. In taste, yield, growth.. everthing. As long as it's done right. Follow Stink's guide on page 75. Stink uses 2 1000watt lights for his 3 flower units. I do the same.
repvip
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I believe a general rule of thumb is 1000watts per rooms in house. Looks like you are within the general rule. 2 1000 watts can raise an electric bill a good 100-150% (with all the other shit.. pumps.. blah) for some single people... so be prepared
andyman
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yes, you could do this too. so if you ever needed to resell the house or for guest apperence it would still look like an electric dryer hookup and still work for a dryer.
A cheap disconect for a pool, hottub, or central air unit would work as the box and you could disconect it when ever you wanted to work on the breaker box or outlet box or what ever in the grow room.
G33kDro
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Agreed!
as long as you don't use the two outlets simultaneously... actually you could as long as you don't exceed the 30 amp draw.
if i could find the wire going to my dryer, i would splice it and just use it when the lights were off... but in my 2 story house im pretty sure they ran the wiring threw the middle.... sadface
as long as you don't use the two outlets simultaneously... actually you could as long as you don't exceed the 30 amp draw.
if i could find the wire going to my dryer, i would splice it and just use it when the lights were off... but in my 2 story house im pretty sure they ran the wiring threw the middle.... sadface
lilmafia513
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Merry christmas to all and to all a good high!!!!!!
grodrowithme
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Merry christmas every 1
StinkBud
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Hey everyone! I just wanted to take the time to say Happy Holidays!!!
We are getting close to 100,000 views in just a few months! I never expected this kind of interest when I started. Needless to say I am blown away by how many nice people I've met here.
This thread is turning out to be one of the best threads ever because of you, the readers. Everyone here has a positive and helpful attitude. I honesty feel like we are all working together as a family (I get to be the daddy).
It's amazing how many nice people there are helping each other. Not for money or fame but just because helping others is the right thing to do. I know this may sound weird but I actually receive more enjoyment seeing the success of your systems over my own. Giving is much better than receiving. Let's see those pics!
So to everyone here, thank you very much for reading this thread and don't forget to spread the joy!!!!
Sincerely,
StinkBud
We are getting close to 100,000 views in just a few months! I never expected this kind of interest when I started. Needless to say I am blown away by how many nice people I've met here.
This thread is turning out to be one of the best threads ever because of you, the readers. Everyone here has a positive and helpful attitude. I honesty feel like we are all working together as a family (I get to be the daddy).
It's amazing how many nice people there are helping each other. Not for money or fame but just because helping others is the right thing to do. I know this may sound weird but I actually receive more enjoyment seeing the success of your systems over my own. Giving is much better than receiving. Let's see those pics!
So to everyone here, thank you very much for reading this thread and don't forget to spread the joy!!!!
Sincerely,
StinkBud
StinkBud
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http://www.nationalgardenwholesale.com/ngw/gardening_supplies.aspx?request=30_AMP_TIMER_BOX&title=Timers __ Instruments&type=product
Just plug it in to your outlet and you can run 4 lights and all your other stuff at the same time. This is what I'm going to end up using after I run my 240V.
Damn, being the stoner I am, I nearly missed the DIY solution, hell yeah that is an easy way to save some money!Yes I recommend 240v especially for 4 lights! I wish mine were 240v. You could consider wiring up one of these badboys to control your lights:
http://www.nationalgardenwholesale.com/ngw/gardening_supplies.aspx?request=SOL_SP240S_TIMER&title=Environmental Controllers / C02&type=product
My flower room is right next to my dryer... I am seriously considering getting one of these that Stink recommended forever ago
http://www.plantlightinghydroponics.com/30-amp-240v-power-box-p-1397.html
The 240's will use less current==less heat==savings and safety. Think of it like removing an invisible 50w heaterwho needs it!
EDIT: hah! Look what I just found. DIY plans for a similar dryer cord lighting controller I won't recommend this for most of you, but I'm hooked
offgridgrower
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i know torrey !!make sure you rep repvip for giving us that valuable info!!
happyface
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i dont kno bout the daddy part but this has been a awesome thread well i set mine up 12/12/08.the girl are bout 4 inches.check the second journal in my signature for more pics.
