I bought a tent. It’s empty. Now what?

[Cabi]

Should I put a plant in there? Yes! I know that’s what you’re thinking. But I need more stuff right. I’ve heard about all the basics. Lights, Humidifier, dehumidifier, skunk filter, pictures of other successful plants, Rocky’s “eye of the tiger” on a loop. But I live in Southern California and my house has central air, But right now I’m slightly poor. mainly because I live in Southern California and I have central air. So. Here it is: Do I need a humidifier or dehumidifier in my tent? Please explain.

 

[BurnzYzBudZz]

Should I put a plant in there? Yes! I know that’s what you’re thinking. But I need more stuff right. I’ve heard about all the basics. Lights, Humidifier, dehumidifier, skunk filter, pictures of other successful plants, Rocky’s “eye of the tiger” on a loop. But I live in Southern California and my house has central air, But right now I’m slightly poor. mainly because I live in Southern California and I have central air. So. Here it is: Do I need a humidifier or dehumidifier in my tent? Please explain.

I’d worry about the lights first. Also it’s better to control the environment the tent is in. I’ve got both but rarely use either. I’d say I use the dehumidifier more here in SoCal depending on time of year. Do you have lights already or are you in the market. Happy grows.

 

[Ryboburton]

Agreed. Lights. I live in kc. Midwest. So I need a dehumidifier badly for two months in the summer and a humidifier for three months in the winter. Other than that I’m good. Spend the money on lights. They’re worth it

 

[Cabi]

I’d worry about the lights first. Also it’s better to control the environment the tent is in. I’ve got both but rarely use either. I’d say I use the dehumidifier more here in SoCal depending on time of year. Do you have lights already or are you in the market. Happy grows.

Honestly. I think I know more or less what I’m going to get, but until i press the purchase button anything can be changed. The one thing that’s taking me the longest to find are seeds. I figured once I had those then everything else was a go. But if you have suggestions, frankly, that’s what I’m here for.

 

[Cabi]

Agreed. Lights. I live in kc. Midwest. So I need a dehumidifier badly for two months in the summer and a humidifier for three months in the winter. Other than that I’m good. Spend the money on lights. They’re worth it

Agreed. Lights. I live in kc. Midwest. So I need a dehumidifier badly for two months in the summer and a humidifier for three months in the winter. Other than that I’m good. Spend the money on lights. They’re worth it

Thanks brother

 

[Aqua Man]

Remember you want to control the humidity of the air outside the tent not inside. A good exhaust fan will help immensely to combat high temps and humidity that often an issue in late flower when we cannot afford mistakes. I honestly suggest if its a 4x4 a cloudline T6 it will automatically adjust the fan speed for temp and humidity control. This is a huge advantage. If smaller a T4 will do. Next to the light this will be the most important IMO

 

[Cabi]

Remember you want to control the humidity of the air outside the tent not inside. A good exhaust fan will help immensely to combat high temps and humidity that often an issue in late flower when we cannot afford mistakes. I honestly suggest if its a 4x4 a cloudline T6 it will automatically adjust the fan speed for temp and humidity control. This is a huge advantage. If smaller a T4 will do. Next to the light this will be the most important IMO

I feel really strange saying this: “thanks a lot Aquaman.“ I will look up what you just asked for and complain About it later if it’s too expensive:)

 

[Cabi]

Remember you want to control the humidity of the air outside the tent not inside. A good exhaust fan will help immensely to combat high temps and humidity that often an issue in late flower when we cannot afford mistakes. I honestly suggest if its a 4x4 a cloudline T6 it will automatically adjust the fan speed for temp and humidity control. This is a huge advantage. If smaller a T4 will do. Next to the light this will be the most important IMO

Do you mean an S4 instead of a T4? My tent currently is 3 x 3 x 6

 

[Aqua Man]

Do you mean an S4 instead of a T4? My tent currently is 3 x 3 x 6

Nope T4

CLOUDLINE PRO T4, Quiet Inline Duct Fan System with Temperature Humidity VPD Controller, 4-Inch

Your source to create smart growing systems with components including advance grow tents, inline fans, clip-on fans, LED grow lights, and UIS™ controllers.

www.acinfinity.com

 

[Cabi]

Nope T4

CLOUDLINE PRO T4, Quiet Inline Duct Fan System with Temperature Humidity VPD Controller, 4-Inch

Your source to create smart growing systems with components including advance grow tents, inline fans, clip-on fans, LED grow lights, and UIS™ controllers.

www.acinfinity.com

Oh I see. The differences Between the two is the programmable temperature settings. Cool

 

[Aqua Man]

Oh I see. The differences Between the two is the programmable temperature settings. Cool

You got it. Really helpful and cheaper the buying a seperate controller. So it will speed up and slow down to keep your set ranges

 

[Aqua Man]

I would suggest the T6 if you can afford it. It wont run as hard and run quieter. Also if you decide to upgrade you won't have to buy a bigger fan

 

[Cabi]

You got it. Really helpful and cheaper the buying a seperate controller. So it will speed up and slow down to keep your set ranges

When you get a chance I was thinking about a spider farmer light, or Viper spectra, what do you think?

 

[Cabi]

I would suggest the T6 if you can afford it. It wont run as hard and run quieter. Also if you decide to upgrade you won't have to buy a bigger fan

I was thinking the same thing. How much bigger a tent or room could I run a T6 in?

 

[Aqua Man]

I was thinking the same thing. How much bigger a tent or room could I run a T6 in?

Prob a 5x5. I little burned on the LED stuff but spider farmer is probably the better option of those 2.

 

[Cabi]

Prob a 5x5. I little burned on the LED stuff but spider farmer is probably the better option of those 2.

HPS it is definitely cheaper to purchase but my concern was the summer and how much more it’ll cost to run when I include the air conditioning. My bills throughout the years have been horrible. Thousand dollar bill from the electric company Sucks. That’s why I was leaning towards LED. I know people have Very defined opinions about lights. Thanks man. I appreciate ya

 

[Dr.B]

I have worked and continue to work hard on the air system and environmental conditions. Lights are plug and play, easy peasy but they affect your environment. You need everything in and running to get an idea of what you really need. IMO

Really a loaded question... You need so many things lol

 

[Aqua Man]

HPS it is definitely cheaper to purchase but my concern was the summer and how much more it’ll cost to run when I include the air conditioning. My bills throughout the years have been horrible. Thousand dollar bill from the electric company Sucks. That’s why I was leaning towards LED. I know people have Very defined opinions about lights. Thanks man. I appreciate ya

Oh I'm all about led... I run an HLG 600. I just know with the budget less there is a lot of misinformation given by manufacturers about the claims. Imo hlg, timber, gavita and the other big boys are the way to go.

I may take some heat for this but it's only my opinion if your going budget I would say kingbright or spider farmer but all of them will grow plants and produce much less heat than HID

 

[Cabi]

Well. Well. I think you might be right. Oh my. What have I gotten myself into. I guess this is a good time for me to build my tent. Check for light seepage and any missed directed brain matter. Oh and I see you went with the cheap lights. Thanks for the advice and the pictures. It’s a really nice set up.

 

[Cabi]

I have worked and continue to work hard on the air system and environmental conditions. Lights are plug and play, easy peasy but they affect your environment. You need everything in and running to get an idea of what you really need. IMO

Really a loaded question... You need so many things lol

Well. Well. I think you might be right. Oh my. What have I gotten myself into. I guess this is a good time for me to build my tent. Check for light seepage and any missed directed brain matter. Oh and I see you went with the cheap lights. Thanks for the advice and the pictures. It’s a really nice set up.