chronicpains
New Member
Hi guys,
So my finished specs are about 1 sq. meter using a 400W bulb.
My first attempt growing was with DWC with great results although I never let them grow past a few weeks. I still have the complete DWC setup from a few years ago and feel much more comfortable using it over other methods. The problem I'm realizing is even with a low profile plastic tote, the plants would already be pretty close to the light.
The light is only 3' max from the ground and I was always planning on doing a scrog, but I think for a 400W MH bulb its not enough.
One solution is if I did an ebb-flow with a tray to take full advantage of the 3' grow space, but then the reservoir would have to be on the same level as the tray. This wouldn't be fail-safe and would be somewhat difficult to setup and manage than the normal gravity drain ebb flow table. Also, I've already have had cooling issues.
So what I think is that I should either get a fluorescent fixture or best, but much less incognito is move the lamp to a grow tent that's 6' tall. Then later I could get fluorescents for the DIY grow room.
I really want to save my current grow room without having to spend anymore money with a DWC, but most totes are 12-19" tall and just too close to the lamp. Any ideas? Thanks in advance!
So my finished specs are about 1 sq. meter using a 400W bulb.
My first attempt growing was with DWC with great results although I never let them grow past a few weeks. I still have the complete DWC setup from a few years ago and feel much more comfortable using it over other methods. The problem I'm realizing is even with a low profile plastic tote, the plants would already be pretty close to the light.
The light is only 3' max from the ground and I was always planning on doing a scrog, but I think for a 400W MH bulb its not enough.
One solution is if I did an ebb-flow with a tray to take full advantage of the 3' grow space, but then the reservoir would have to be on the same level as the tray. This wouldn't be fail-safe and would be somewhat difficult to setup and manage than the normal gravity drain ebb flow table. Also, I've already have had cooling issues.
So what I think is that I should either get a fluorescent fixture or best, but much less incognito is move the lamp to a grow tent that's 6' tall. Then later I could get fluorescents for the DIY grow room.
I really want to save my current grow room without having to spend anymore money with a DWC, but most totes are 12-19" tall and just too close to the lamp. Any ideas? Thanks in advance!
