BCboys
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Hey guys. I just recently joined the community here and want to follow up my introduction post with some specs (and pictures as the room develops) of my new current culture setup. I have read through most of the UC threads on the site and have learned a ton from various farmers (Jack, UCMENOW, Ben Derdundat, desert squirrel) and look forward to having input from any and all farmers who have hands on experience with the CC UC system. Please be critical and constructive wherever it calls for it - it would be invaluable to me! Thanks
Grow Room Dimensions: 20'x30' ~14ft ceilings. I have attached a pdf from cc with the correct dimensions housing the rdwc I will be using, with the exception that one of the 32dbxl will actually be a 16xl instead. Also, in the second diagram the lighting will be turned horizontally to be vented left to right.
In the PDF you can see that the bottom section of the room is vacant. This is where the entryway is located and that space will be split into two parts. One part will be used for clones/mothers, and the other part will be the entry from outside and will act as a decontamination room of sorts where I can change clothes etc.
Lights & Ventilation:
-Will be running 1 light per 4 units for a total of (20) 1000w lights and 80 units.
-All lighting will be horizontal with 8" aircooled tube/hoods. These hoods will be connected together in rows of 5 on a closed circuit pulling air from outdoors on one side and venting it outdoors on the other side (2 windows). These rows of hoods will be connected together 2 at a time using a Y-joint at the exhaust window for a total of 4 intake airducts and 2 outtake airducts being powered by 2x8" vortex inlines.
-Lights will be running on (20) quantum electronic ballasts which will be outside of the grow room
Note: I should mention that I am located in BC and the outside temps are always between 20*f and 80*f
-This is a fully sealed room-
Cooling & co2:
-Next, I have a 2hp Chillking that will be exclusively chilling the three epicenters via 3x coolcoils and a 1/3hp Hydro Innovations high efficiency pump.
-The ambient air will be cooled by AC via a 5 tonXL excelair unit.
-Both the chiller and the AC condenser will remain outdoors.
-10 x 16" occilating wall mount fans.
-Propane 16 burner co2 generator.
Water & Filtration
I have not picked up my reservoir yet, but it will likely be a 250g unit.
I will be using a tallboy water filter with the chloramine upgrade to filter the town water being used.
Controllers & Monitors
2x digital min/max basic
1x bluelab combo meter
1x grozone c02 controller
One question I have is regarding wood in the sealed room. I haven't noticed anyone using wood in their rooms and I am wondering if there is a reason for this? I ask this because I was considering building 1x1 wood trellises for the room to stabilize the plants instead of using cages. If anyone could give some insight to this it would be greatly appreciated.
I think that sums up most of it but I may have left something out. If you have any questions or input i'm all ears. I would love to hear feedback from the experienced growers out there who might be able to point out any flaws in my planning or suggest variations. Thanks for checking it out!
Grow Room Dimensions: 20'x30' ~14ft ceilings. I have attached a pdf from cc with the correct dimensions housing the rdwc I will be using, with the exception that one of the 32dbxl will actually be a 16xl instead. Also, in the second diagram the lighting will be turned horizontally to be vented left to right.
In the PDF you can see that the bottom section of the room is vacant. This is where the entryway is located and that space will be split into two parts. One part will be used for clones/mothers, and the other part will be the entry from outside and will act as a decontamination room of sorts where I can change clothes etc.
Lights & Ventilation:
-Will be running 1 light per 4 units for a total of (20) 1000w lights and 80 units.
-All lighting will be horizontal with 8" aircooled tube/hoods. These hoods will be connected together in rows of 5 on a closed circuit pulling air from outdoors on one side and venting it outdoors on the other side (2 windows). These rows of hoods will be connected together 2 at a time using a Y-joint at the exhaust window for a total of 4 intake airducts and 2 outtake airducts being powered by 2x8" vortex inlines.
-Lights will be running on (20) quantum electronic ballasts which will be outside of the grow room
Note: I should mention that I am located in BC and the outside temps are always between 20*f and 80*f
-This is a fully sealed room-
Cooling & co2:
-Next, I have a 2hp Chillking that will be exclusively chilling the three epicenters via 3x coolcoils and a 1/3hp Hydro Innovations high efficiency pump.
-The ambient air will be cooled by AC via a 5 tonXL excelair unit.
-Both the chiller and the AC condenser will remain outdoors.
-10 x 16" occilating wall mount fans.
-Propane 16 burner co2 generator.
Water & Filtration
I have not picked up my reservoir yet, but it will likely be a 250g unit.
I will be using a tallboy water filter with the chloramine upgrade to filter the town water being used.
Controllers & Monitors
2x digital min/max basic
1x bluelab combo meter
1x grozone c02 controller
One question I have is regarding wood in the sealed room. I haven't noticed anyone using wood in their rooms and I am wondering if there is a reason for this? I ask this because I was considering building 1x1 wood trellises for the room to stabilize the plants instead of using cages. If anyone could give some insight to this it would be greatly appreciated.
I think that sums up most of it but I may have left something out. If you have any questions or input i'm all ears. I would love to hear feedback from the experienced growers out there who might be able to point out any flaws in my planning or suggest variations. Thanks for checking it out!