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My last and first run was a little adhoc, some planned then some MacGyver. It was in a 4'x2'x4'. I quickly realized the tent was too short, as well as how to better keep them squat next time when needed. I got a bigger tent, upgraded ventilation, added supplemental bloom lights (it's my main flowering tent). This run is going to be a lot more planned.
Without discussing genetics and strains and type of grow, I want to introduce the setup first. Just finished setting it up today. I want to show how well researched cheap LEDs can be killer. We're looking at over 500 watts of very high efficacy LEDs for under $200!!! There is no cheap way to do ventilation, you simply can't skimp on this. I have two inline intakes, and one massive 8" exhaust. I plan on overloading this tent, so air flow will be key. I also have 4 pole fans. The lung room has a dehumidifier as well as central A/C @ 72f. The exhaust has a filter on the outside, I read a post here on the Farmer from a HVAC guy explaining that everyone was doing it wrong, that you get much more airflow, longer life on the motor, if you blow into a filter instead of sucking through it. So it is on the outside of the fan instead of the common installation. The science on why made sense. Negative pressure requires more energy to create than its counterpart.
Tent:
Ohuhu Grow Tent 48" x 48"x 80" $95
Lighting:
2 x GroPlanner 150watt 2.75μmol/j (MIGRO rates it even higher, over 3, with a real-word test) One @ $45; One @ $25 (free Amazon coupon)
2 x Weicrea 110w Samsung LM301H and MEANWELL Driver; 3.10 umol/j; 3rd party tested w/ Apogee equipment; $50
4 x SZABEST UV1000 Bloom Light LED Grow Light with UV, RED, and IR. 30watt; $41 (one was free from Amazon seller)
Total PAR Watts: 520 $170
Supplemental: 120 $123 (one was free from Amazon seller after buying first)
TOTAL: 640 watts
Ventilation:
Exhaust:
VIVOSUN 8 Inch 720 CFM
Intake:
2 x VIVOSUN 4 inch 195 CFM
1 x Hurricane 6 inch clip fan
3 x LAYOND Grow Tent Fan, Oscillating Fan 6Inch 20W
Nutrients/Additives:
General Hydroponics Floralicious Plus (New to this grow)
GH FloraNova Bloom
GH FloraKleen
GH Ph Up/Down
Southern AG Family Fungicide (cheaper/stronger version of HydroGuard)
MIGRO Review of Gro Planer light
Giving this surprising underdog LED a stellar rating. He mentions the MSRP of $150 I believe.. I was able to get one for only $25!!!
Amazon Link to GroPlanner https://www.amazon.com/GROPLANNER-Spectrum-Indoor-450Watts-Control/dp/B08DKYV518
RED : 660nm LED Chips - 42 pcs
IR/FAR RED: 730nm - 42 pcs
Here is the tent running at full throttle. The tent can suppress some of the inline fan noise, that is why they are placed on the inside. The tent is in a functional room. Plants will be going in this week.
Without discussing genetics and strains and type of grow, I want to introduce the setup first. Just finished setting it up today. I want to show how well researched cheap LEDs can be killer. We're looking at over 500 watts of very high efficacy LEDs for under $200!!! There is no cheap way to do ventilation, you simply can't skimp on this. I have two inline intakes, and one massive 8" exhaust. I plan on overloading this tent, so air flow will be key. I also have 4 pole fans. The lung room has a dehumidifier as well as central A/C @ 72f. The exhaust has a filter on the outside, I read a post here on the Farmer from a HVAC guy explaining that everyone was doing it wrong, that you get much more airflow, longer life on the motor, if you blow into a filter instead of sucking through it. So it is on the outside of the fan instead of the common installation. The science on why made sense. Negative pressure requires more energy to create than its counterpart.
Tent:
Ohuhu Grow Tent 48" x 48"x 80" $95
Lighting:
2 x GroPlanner 150watt 2.75μmol/j (MIGRO rates it even higher, over 3, with a real-word test) One @ $45; One @ $25 (free Amazon coupon)
2 x Weicrea 110w Samsung LM301H and MEANWELL Driver; 3.10 umol/j; 3rd party tested w/ Apogee equipment; $50
4 x SZABEST UV1000 Bloom Light LED Grow Light with UV, RED, and IR. 30watt; $41 (one was free from Amazon seller)
Total PAR Watts: 520 $170
Supplemental: 120 $123 (one was free from Amazon seller after buying first)
TOTAL: 640 watts
Ventilation:
Exhaust:
VIVOSUN 8 Inch 720 CFM
Intake:
2 x VIVOSUN 4 inch 195 CFM
1 x Hurricane 6 inch clip fan
3 x LAYOND Grow Tent Fan, Oscillating Fan 6Inch 20W
Nutrients/Additives:
General Hydroponics Floralicious Plus (New to this grow)
GH FloraNova Bloom
GH FloraKleen
GH Ph Up/Down
Southern AG Family Fungicide (cheaper/stronger version of HydroGuard)
MIGRO Review of Gro Planer light
Amazon Link to GroPlanner https://www.amazon.com/GROPLANNER-Spectrum-Indoor-450Watts-Control/dp/B08DKYV518
SZABEST UV1000 Bloom Light LED Grow Light with UV RED and IR
UVA : 395nm LED Chips - 54 pcsRED : 660nm LED Chips - 42 pcs
IR/FAR RED: 730nm - 42 pcs
Amazon.com: SZABEST UV1000 Bloom Light LED Grow Light with UV RED and IR for Bloom and Harvest Replace for HPS Hydro 1000W (Infrared Include)Plant Greenhouse Indoor high Yield Grow Light for Hydroponic Growers : Patio, Lawn & Garden
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Here is the tent running at full throttle. The tent can suppress some of the inline fan noise, that is why they are placed on the inside. The tent is in a functional room. Plants will be going in this week.