Dicreetpaul
New Member
Hello all,
My first ideas for my very first grow room, any assistance would be appreciated.
so the room is 3.2' long x 2.5' wide x 2.8' tall with an external window and the wall being (the 50cm twin gap) concrete bricks. I live in a set of flats with a neighbour sleeping on the other side of a concrete wall. The other two remaining walls being hollow, simple plaster walls. The room is typically 3-5 degrees colder than the rest of the house at about 10 degrees celcius. I also rent this property so would prefer not to damage the house.
I have a budget of about $250 i reviewed led's first but as i can see you don't necessarily get the bang for your buck. i looked at a t5 setup which was about $85 but for twice that i'd rather get:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HPS-MH-Dimmable-Digital-Electronic-Ballast-Reflector-Dual-Light-Grow-Kit-400W-/130877588267?pt=AU_Seed_Starting_Hydroponics&hash=item1e78e9832b
My initial plan is to use simple white cardboard for reflection, 44l buckets and retail chain store bought soils. There will be a 30" oscilating fan aimed down at the plants and behind the light fixture to draw off some heat and cycle the air. They will be in the middle of a bedroom and i was only planning to try for 4 plants, but then thought i could try 9 small ones so as not to waste the light at the side
My plan is for the room to operate during the day and i would prefer the room to be closed and sealed while the magic happens, i was wondering about ventilation for odour and heat, in such a small space do i need it? and how big do i need?
Im also aware that i may be batting above my average with budget etc but again any perspective or assistance would be most welcome, i'm very nervous.
I also live in oz, if thats relevant.
Thanks in advance
Paul
p.s. hope i put this in the right place
My first ideas for my very first grow room, any assistance would be appreciated.
so the room is 3.2' long x 2.5' wide x 2.8' tall with an external window and the wall being (the 50cm twin gap) concrete bricks. I live in a set of flats with a neighbour sleeping on the other side of a concrete wall. The other two remaining walls being hollow, simple plaster walls. The room is typically 3-5 degrees colder than the rest of the house at about 10 degrees celcius. I also rent this property so would prefer not to damage the house.
I have a budget of about $250 i reviewed led's first but as i can see you don't necessarily get the bang for your buck. i looked at a t5 setup which was about $85 but for twice that i'd rather get:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HPS-MH-Dimmable-Digital-Electronic-Ballast-Reflector-Dual-Light-Grow-Kit-400W-/130877588267?pt=AU_Seed_Starting_Hydroponics&hash=item1e78e9832b
My initial plan is to use simple white cardboard for reflection, 44l buckets and retail chain store bought soils. There will be a 30" oscilating fan aimed down at the plants and behind the light fixture to draw off some heat and cycle the air. They will be in the middle of a bedroom and i was only planning to try for 4 plants, but then thought i could try 9 small ones so as not to waste the light at the side
My plan is for the room to operate during the day and i would prefer the room to be closed and sealed while the magic happens, i was wondering about ventilation for odour and heat, in such a small space do i need it? and how big do i need?
Im also aware that i may be batting above my average with budget etc but again any perspective or assistance would be most welcome, i'm very nervous.
I also live in oz, if thats relevant.
Thanks in advance
Paul
p.s. hope i put this in the right place
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