guys a newb here overwhelmed with choice.
I'm working with a space that is 1.6m high, 1.2m deep, and 2m long.
Planning on splitting the space into two, 1.2 x 1.2, and 0.8 x 1.2 for clones/veging.
Thinking of a T5 panel for clones and seeds, and an LED in the main compartment.
I have a mate who is an electrician, and quality LED's are prohibitive in expense.
is it going to be possible for me to build a unit with at least 900w of power, or something that will take over for a 600w MH/HPS lamp?
I'm woried about the heat and also the limit of the height using a hot lamp. limited space and all.
I'd love to order parts and build my own with help, but feeling a little overwhelmed.
Is this a project worth doing? or at this stage, with my first grow, should I buy a mars hydro panel?
I imagine i'm going to offend some of you. But if you can show me how I can spend less than $500 australian, building a quality panel that will last me 5 years, i'll take that option.
But i can get a 1200w Mars Hydro II led panel for $550 australian, postage and all.
Am i'm being a bit ambitious with my first grow? is a 900-1200w Mars Hydro panel gonna do the job?