My theoretical grow room

• 1000w Light + Hood
  • http://www.amazon.com/1000w-Dimmable-Parabolic-Reflector-Package/dp/B004P62W92
• PVC Pipe
• Net pot
• Submersible Pump
  • http://www.amazon.com/Beckett-G535AG20-535-Submersible-Pump/dp/B00002N8GU/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1322254893&sr=1-3
• PPM Water Reader
  • http://www.amazon.com/HM-Digital-TDS-EZ-Tester-Purity/dp/B002C0A7ZY/ref=pd_bxgy_ol_img_b
• Air Movement
  • http://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-Active-Air-inch-Line/dp/B002JQ14F8/ref=pd_sim_hg_11
• Humidity Gage/Controller
  • http://www.amazon.com/C-A-P-HUM1-Humidity-Controller/dp/B004CMOFBC/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1322252694&sr=1-1
• Temp/Humidity
  • http://www.amazon.com/Acu-Rite-Indoor-Humidity-Monitor/dp/B0013BKDO8/ref=pd_sim_hpc_2
• Nutrients

The above list is everything I've come up with to build my NFT grow room. I know I'm missing a few things. If you would like to chime in and give me your opinions, that'd be swell.

Also, I wasn't sure about buying high grade nutrients in large quantities. What type should I buy for a NFT grow?

As for CO2, I didn't include the tank or the controller since I live in the same room as I grow. I wasn't sure if 1500 PPM is hazardous to my health. Anyone know if it is?

Thank you!

ViolentSmoker21 said:

• 1000w Light + Hood
  
  • http://www.amazon.com/1000w-Dimmable-Parabolic-Reflector-Package/dp/B004P62W92
• PVC Pipe
• Net pot
• Submersible Pump
  
  • http://www.amazon.com/Beckett-G535AG20-535-Submersible-Pump/dp/B00002N8GU/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1322254893&sr=1-3
• PPM Water Reader
  
  • http://www.amazon.com/HM-Digital-TDS-EZ-Tester-Purity/dp/B002C0A7ZY/ref=pd_bxgy_ol_img_b
• Air Movement
  
  • http://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-Active-Air-inch-Line/dp/B002JQ14F8/ref=pd_sim_hg_11
• Humidity Gage/Controller
  
  • http://www.amazon.com/C-A-P-HUM1-Humidity-Controller/dp/B004CMOFBC/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1322252694&sr=1-1
• Temp/Humidity
  
  • http://www.amazon.com/Acu-Rite-Indoor-Humidity-Monitor/dp/B0013BKDO8/ref=pd_sim_hpc_2
• Nutrients

The above list is everything I've come up with to build my NFT grow room. I know I'm missing a few things. If you would like to chime in and give me your opinions, that'd be swell.

Also, I wasn't sure about buying high grade nutrients in large quantities. What type should I buy for a NFT grow?

As for CO2, I didn't include the tank or the controller since I live in the same room as I grow. I wasn't sure if 1500 PPM is hazardous to my health. Anyone know if it is?

Thank you!

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Don't bother with a parabolic. They've been rated as amongst the worst reflectors out there.
Don't know what nutes to use with NFT.
Don't use C02 if you are in the same room.

Overpriced light imo. For the price of the amazon one I would upgrade to a name brand ballast like a Lumatek

Cheaper generic here for $250. . http://www.ebay.com/itm/1000w-1000-watt-Digital-HPS-MH-Grow-Light-System-Set-/160634128853?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item6b1bd22f76

Here's a 1000w with an aircooled hood for $240 with free shipping - http://www.ebay.com/itm/1000-Watt-HPS-MH-Air-Cooled-Hood-Cool-Tube-Wing-Reflector-1000W-Grow-Light-Kit-/370557693071?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item950407bb72

Actually piecing the light together might be cheaper.

Lumatek ballast here for $250 http://www.urbansunshine.com/lumatek-1000-watt-Electronic-ballast
Air cooled hood here for $90 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Virtual-Sun-VSGC6000-6-Grow-Light-Lamp-Enclosed-Reflector-Hood-1000W-600W-400W-/200680324212?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eb97abc74
Lumatek high PAR hps bulb for $72 http://www.ebay.com/itm/LUMATEK-1000W-HIGH-PAR-OUTPUT-HPS-GROW-BULB-LAMP-/280715436891?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item415bf1a35b

$20 more than your original plan but a much better ballast, a much better hood, and a much better bulb.

You'll need to upgrade your pump significantly. 200gph sounds like a lot but its nothing - it will not effectively push through any heads. Try picturing a 55gallon drum. If you put a hose in it and started a siphon you would likely empty the drum in under 5 minutes - if you're familiar with siphons and the quantity of water you'll realize this isn't all that powerful of a flow - if you put a single sprayer on the end it would likely just drip. 55 gallons in 5 minutes is 660gph.

That one is crazy expensive as well... Here you an get a 1000gph for $43 - about the same pricing as my local hydro store. http://www.hydroponics.net/c/317