microherbologist
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Hola rollitup. I'm planning to do a micro grow in a pc case soon and i need some advice on the best possible setup to get at least 1oz+. I know it's possible i've done alot of reading and researching.
The supplies i plan on getting are as follows:
*First of all the strain i'll be growing will be one of CBD Crew's strains, haven't really decided which one yet. Thinking the Medi Haze, can any of you recommend me one of their strains?
*NZXT H630 ($150) - http://www.nzxt.com/product/detail/120-H630.html (Case Dimensions: [W 9.6"] [H 21.5"] [L 22" ])This case looks absolutely fantastic for growing, completely dust filtered, big fans, fan controller, sound dampening material, heavy, seems to be fairly light-proof, and of course very expensive but i don't mind paying a premium for stealth.
*Humboldt Oneness Base Nutrient 16oz ($8 ) - Cheap
*PH Control Kit ($14)
*TDS Meter & Calibration Liquid ($27)
*AC to DC Adapter - 110V AC to 12V DC Converter w/ Standard 4 Pin ($11) - For powering fans through the 4 pin fan controller included in the case. http://www.frozencpu.com/products/9107/bus-193/AC_to_DC_Adapter_-_110V_AC_to_12V_DC_Converter_w_Standard_4_Pin_500mA_Max.html?gclid=Cj0KEQiAr9ymBRDdqYrH6Mj5170BEiQAcRUsizrEnSgqPV7SRRq-Pm1sf7_bQ_MAvzDuWi4Zm5G1XJkaAvQS8P8HAQ
*Mylar & Tape ($10)
*1 Cheap 140mm fan w/ 2 140mm Dust Filters ($8 )- I'm going to gut this fan and use the plastic shell with dust filters on each side and fill it with activated carbon for the carbon filter. There is already an included 140mm exhaust fan included with the case which will push through the fan shell filled with carbon, i might put another 140mm fan on the other side for a push-pull configuration depending on efficacy.
*Power strip and Light Timer ($15)
[Eventually i'm going to get a reverse osmosis system but can't afford it right away, so i'll have to settle with distilled water]
Now here's where i need some help, i don't know what kind of growing medium or lights i should use to reach my goal of 1oz+. I was thinking of using one of these swivel power strips http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JEACFK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3VQ694K3JSC4B&coliid=I14JROF3D2RKDP&psc=1 and 8 of these light socket adapters http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001OM1L06/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3VQ694K3JSC4B&coliid=I1INTLUD1SSG7W for a cheap diy cfl light. My thinking is that it will be easily replaceable if a bulb were to go out i could just pick up another bulb locally, only thing is i could only probably fit 26w cfls in there, that would be 208w of cfl. The other option i was looking at is a 300w led grow light with 170-180w of real power consumption @ $105. http://www.ebay.com/itm/300W-LED-Grow-Light-170-180W-True-Watts-Full-Spectrum-Indoor-Hydroponic-Plant-/131261424419 Which would you recommend?
And for the grow medium how should i go about that? I was thinking of something short but wide like a 6qt - 8qt storage container, but should i go hydro, coco, hempy? And also how many plants would you recommend to reach my goal? Any help, advice, recommendations or opinions on my setup are appreciated.
The supplies i plan on getting are as follows:
*First of all the strain i'll be growing will be one of CBD Crew's strains, haven't really decided which one yet. Thinking the Medi Haze, can any of you recommend me one of their strains?
*NZXT H630 ($150) - http://www.nzxt.com/product/detail/120-H630.html (Case Dimensions: [W 9.6"] [H 21.5"] [L 22" ])This case looks absolutely fantastic for growing, completely dust filtered, big fans, fan controller, sound dampening material, heavy, seems to be fairly light-proof, and of course very expensive but i don't mind paying a premium for stealth.
*Humboldt Oneness Base Nutrient 16oz ($8 ) - Cheap
*PH Control Kit ($14)
*TDS Meter & Calibration Liquid ($27)
*AC to DC Adapter - 110V AC to 12V DC Converter w/ Standard 4 Pin ($11) - For powering fans through the 4 pin fan controller included in the case. http://www.frozencpu.com/products/9107/bus-193/AC_to_DC_Adapter_-_110V_AC_to_12V_DC_Converter_w_Standard_4_Pin_500mA_Max.html?gclid=Cj0KEQiAr9ymBRDdqYrH6Mj5170BEiQAcRUsizrEnSgqPV7SRRq-Pm1sf7_bQ_MAvzDuWi4Zm5G1XJkaAvQS8P8HAQ
*Mylar & Tape ($10)
*1 Cheap 140mm fan w/ 2 140mm Dust Filters ($8 )- I'm going to gut this fan and use the plastic shell with dust filters on each side and fill it with activated carbon for the carbon filter. There is already an included 140mm exhaust fan included with the case which will push through the fan shell filled with carbon, i might put another 140mm fan on the other side for a push-pull configuration depending on efficacy.
*Power strip and Light Timer ($15)
[Eventually i'm going to get a reverse osmosis system but can't afford it right away, so i'll have to settle with distilled water]
Now here's where i need some help, i don't know what kind of growing medium or lights i should use to reach my goal of 1oz+. I was thinking of using one of these swivel power strips http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JEACFK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3VQ694K3JSC4B&coliid=I14JROF3D2RKDP&psc=1 and 8 of these light socket adapters http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001OM1L06/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3VQ694K3JSC4B&coliid=I1INTLUD1SSG7W for a cheap diy cfl light. My thinking is that it will be easily replaceable if a bulb were to go out i could just pick up another bulb locally, only thing is i could only probably fit 26w cfls in there, that would be 208w of cfl. The other option i was looking at is a 300w led grow light with 170-180w of real power consumption @ $105. http://www.ebay.com/itm/300W-LED-Grow-Light-170-180W-True-Watts-Full-Spectrum-Indoor-Hydroponic-Plant-/131261424419 Which would you recommend?
And for the grow medium how should i go about that? I was thinking of something short but wide like a 6qt - 8qt storage container, but should i go hydro, coco, hempy? And also how many plants would you recommend to reach my goal? Any help, advice, recommendations or opinions on my setup are appreciated.
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