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**~~supaflymonk~~** · 03-25-2011, 05:41 PM

SH Hydroponics, Inc. > Dual Spectrum 65 High Output Fluorescent Light Kit sorry if link don't work. I'm going to be tinkerink with my first grow soon and have a lighting question. I'm only 18 and on a major budget. Would this light work for a 4x4 room\closet op? I'll be going soil for the 1 or 2 plants. I have vent, fan and routing set up thru dryer vent system. I'm getting off topic here so any imput of lighting system?

fenderbender · 03-25-2011, 08:48 PM

fuck that..

huge rip off.

Just go buy some CFLs of both spectrum from any store and a couple lightbulb sockets from any hardware store for a fraction of that price.

same thing.

whats your budget? you can get a good 100wat big CFL for about 50 bucks and those things kick ass.

Dandaweedman · 03-25-2011, 08:55 PM

Around these parts a 42 watt CFL is $14.99CAD so that's not a bad deal.
I have those same reflectors lol.
I use a couple in the cabinet but you're better off getting a cheap fixture that will let them put the side to the plants.
Better light that way.

One of those will be fine for 4 plants through early veg, later on you'll want more.
And lots more for flowering.

stoneric · 03-26-2011, 06:32 AM

I'd divide the closet in half. Have one 2X2X4 section as the main grow room. I'd section the other 2X2X4 into 2 equal parts. I'd use the top part as a seedling cabinet with the 42W flouro Dan mentioned and the bottom part as storage for supplies. Save your money and buy a 150W HPS mini system that would be perfect for 4 square feet. Check e-bay, you can get one for around $70. Try growing one plant at a time, a mature plant will fill a 2X2 room quite nicely plus it's so much easier to learn with just 1 plant to worry about. Of couse if money is too tight I'd do the flouros but I'd still section it off. Oh, and paint everything flat white.

Dandaweedman · 03-26-2011, 08:06 AM

That's some solid advice.

**~~supaflymonk~~** · 03-31-2011, 05:28 PM

E-bay? Is that gonna looking funny shipping wise? So I'll check out the hps bc it sounds like I need more power or w/e (whatever).. The closet is about 6Lx3Wx6H but @ 5ft it has a built in shelf. It can be removed if needed.. My budget for a light is under $100 if possible bc I'm poor lol I'd honestly be happy with a couple short stubby, yet hefty girls. I'm not gonna sale just smoke. I don't get online much really bc my service is slow but I know a guy on here who can answer most questions. Thanks guys and sorry for the delay

Ps how much electricity spike should I expect with 150 watt hps?

Dandaweedman · 03-31-2011, 05:39 PM

about 162 watts, or the same as 4 40 watt light bulbs.
In other words, they won't even notice that.

farmergiles · 03-31-2011, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supaflymonk

Ps how much electricity spike should I expect with 150 watt hps?

During flowering, about the same as leaving a tv on for a few hrs a day.

**~~supaflymonk~~** · 03-31-2011, 05:43 PM

sweeeet! I was worried about the electric pretty bad but other than that I have no worries except messing up the girls...they better be girls he he he

stoneric · 03-31-2011, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supaflymonk

E-bay? Is that gonna looking funny shipping wise?

I don't think so. Buying a single lite shouldn't arouse any suspicion. A semi full of 1000 watters may raise some eyebrows.

**~~supaflymonk~~** · 03-31-2011, 06:27 PM

well damn thats what I was gonna order

**~~supaflymonk~~** · 03-31-2011, 06:28 PM

btw thanks guys/gals

Jester4yall · 04-04-2011, 10:49 PM

Ok this thread was started by my guy but his pc is now a ghost. (Soda pop) I've know monk for about 18 yrs now. I went to his place took a couple pics and some legit measurements.

Internal Specs:
Width- 70inches / 5ft 10in
Height- 94in / 9ft 10in
Depth- 24in / ??any guess??

He's going towards a soil grow, 1-2 plants, and on a budget. He wants to box in a section of the closet off, and attach fans to the plywood.
Crazy Blazers Idea
These are crap I know but work with me. The idea is to leave room between top of grow box and closet ceiling for the air to escape.

Questions we have at the moment.
1. Should we bother closing off part of the closet? Its mostly too keep light out/in,stealth, and an idea we have on fans.
2. On the whole closing off part.. Ventaltion idea mount the fans to the box as shown, heat exhuast fans on top suckin air out, and fans on 2 sides of the box to blow cool fresh air in at midsection. Good no good?

03-25-2011, 05:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
~~supaflymonk~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cooperstown Posts: 86 Thanks: 9 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	getting materials together SH Hydroponics, Inc. > Dual Spectrum 65 High Output Fluorescent Light Kit sorry if link don't work. I'm going to be tinkerink with my first grow soon and have a lighting question. I'm only 18 and on a major budget. Would this light work for a 4x4 room\closet op? I'll be going soil for the 1 or 2 plants. I have vent, fan and routing set up thru dryer vent system. I'm getting off topic here so any imput of lighting system?

03-25-2011, 08:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dandaweedman Old School Join Date: May 2004 Location: At the Cabana Posts: 7,407 Thanks: 699 Thanked 760 Times in 613 Posts	Around these parts a 42 watt CFL is $14.99CAD so that's not a bad deal. I have those same reflectors lol. I use a couple in the cabinet but you're better off getting a cheap fixture that will let them put the side to the plants. Better light that way. One of those will be fine for 4 plants through early veg, later on you'll want more. And lots more for flowering. __________________ Hanging in the Cabana

03-26-2011, 08:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dandaweedman Old School Join Date: May 2004 Location: At the Cabana Posts: 7,407 Thanks: 699 Thanked 760 Times in 613 Posts	That's some solid advice. __________________ Hanging in the Cabana

03-31-2011, 05:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dandaweedman Old School Join Date: May 2004 Location: At the Cabana Posts: 7,407 Thanks: 699 Thanked 760 Times in 613 Posts	about 162 watts, or the same as 4 40 watt light bulbs. In other words, they won't even notice that. __________________ Hanging in the Cabana

04-04-2011, 10:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
Jester4yall Spark It or Park It Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Africa Posts: 3,667 Thanks: 2,782 Thanked 1,326 Times in 949 Posts	officialy jacked thread Ok this thread was started by my guy but his pc is now a ghost. (Soda pop) I've know monk for about 18 yrs now. I went to his place took a couple pics and some legit measurements. Internal Specs: Width- 70inches / 5ft 10in Height- 94in / 9ft 10in Depth- 24in / ??any guess?? He's going towards a soil grow, 1-2 plants, and on a budget. He wants to box in a section of the closet off, and attach fans to the plywood. Crazy Blazers Idea These are crap I know but work with me. The idea is to leave room between top of grow box and closet ceiling for the air to escape. Questions we have at the moment. 1. Should we bother closing off part of the closet? Its mostly too keep light out/in,stealth, and an idea we have on fans. 2. On the whole closing off part.. Ventaltion idea mount the fans to the box as shown, heat exhuast fans on top suckin air out, and fans on 2 sides of the box to blow cool fresh air in at midsection. Good no good? __________________ http://i.imgur.com/CTV2E.gif In matters of style, swim with the current; In matters of principle, stand like a rock. -Thomas Jefferson You will encounter many distractions and many temptations to put your goal aside: The security of a job, a wife who wants kids, whatever. But if you hang in there, always following your vision, I have no doubt you will succeed. - Larry Flynt Last edited by Jester4yall; 04-04-2011 at 10:57 PM. Reason: swapped out a pic

03-26-2011, 06:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
stoneric bougeman Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 5,646 Thanks: 704 Thanked 1,512 Times in 1,067 Posts	I'd divide the closet in half. Have one 2X2X4 section as the main grow room. I'd section the other 2X2X4 into 2 equal parts. I'd use the top part as a seedling cabinet with the 42W flouro Dan mentioned and the bottom part as storage for supplies. Save your money and buy a 150W HPS mini system that would be perfect for 4 square feet. Check e-bay, you can get one for around $70. Try growing one plant at a time, a mature plant will fill a 2X2 room quite nicely plus it's so much easier to learn with just 1 plant to worry about. Of couse if money is too tight I'd do the flouros but I'd still section it off. Oh, and paint everything flat white.

03-31-2011, 05:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
~~supaflymonk~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cooperstown Posts: 86 Thanks: 9 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	E-bay? Is that gonna looking funny shipping wise? So I'll check out the hps bc it sounds like I need more power or w/e (whatever).. The closet is about 6Lx3Wx6H but @ 5ft it has a built in shelf. It can be removed if needed.. My budget for a light is under $100 if possible bc I'm poor lol I'd honestly be happy with a couple short stubby, yet hefty girls. I'm not gonna sale just smoke. I don't get online much really bc my service is slow but I know a guy on here who can answer most questions. Thanks guys and sorry for the delay Ps how much electricity spike should I expect with 150 watt hps?

03-31-2011, 05:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
~~supaflymonk~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cooperstown Posts: 86 Thanks: 9 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	sweeeet! I was worried about the electric pretty bad but other than that I have no worries except messing up the girls...they better be girls he he he

03-31-2011, 06:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
~~supaflymonk~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cooperstown Posts: 86 Thanks: 9 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	well damn thats what I was gonna order

03-31-2011, 06:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
~~supaflymonk~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cooperstown Posts: 86 Thanks: 9 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	btw thanks guys/gals

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