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jakew215
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okay so i have some questions on MPB, ive been doing a TON of reading, i havent gotten off my computer in weeks after finding DD's thread and completely reading the entire thing, been reading lost's thread, and many many others. i beleive i have a firm grasp on how the system operates and what not, i just have some specific questions about space issues and what would be the best way to maximize my area with my 6 plant limitation, and first and formost everyones number one issue, budget.
i will be growing to donate to my local collective, will be growing blue dream. so yeild is a major concern gowing hand in hand with cost effectiveness.
the room i will be using is 11.5 x 17 ft. one issue is the 7'6" ceiling. this has me a little worried. will i have an issue im going to be re-sheet rocking the entire room and ceiling (as it has sectional roofing now) with mold resistant paneling along with running new electrical (luckily i have a trained/certified friend in this department and have already came to an agreement) throughout and adding plugs to the ceiling and all over. the carpet is being pulled (old and torn up anyways) then i will epoxy the concrete slab with some bright white (used to be my job, have done gigantic hangers) then completely seal the room.
okay on with the nitty gritty
i have been really kicking ideas around with lighting and plant layout. and wondering if MPB is even the way to go if i cant afford a 9 Light 4 plant setup.
Im trying to stay down around 4-6 lights, with the math ive been doing this should keep me in my 6k budget (ol lady) i will be able to spend a little more if needed but just to be frank 10k+ is outta my range financially. this will already take some time as is.
im thinking my biggest purchases other than the lighting itself will be the A/C, (i have a 10 ton for my house i can use if i really need to. just have to put a dampner in i think... correct me please people) water chiller.
so my enitial thoughts on layouts were these here...
4 Plant 5 light.
L
P P
L L L
P P
L
4 plant 6 Light
P
L L
P
L L
P
L L
P
4 Plant 5 Light
P L P
L P L
P L P
4 Plant 5 light
L P L
P L P
L P L
4 Pant 6 light
L L
P P
L L
P P
L L
4 Plant 7 light
L L
P P
L L L
P P
L L
Or should i just save my money on the extra lights and do 6 lights in hoods over 6 plants. keep in mind im just trying to yeild as much as i can with 6 plants. as many times a year i can.
and if the MPB bucket just isnt the right system for me, PLEASE let me know. it just seems like a fairly siple straight forward system that someone can get introduced into hydro with. ive been doing much research on the topic and it seems like the way to go for us Cali Kids.
with the research ive been doing and the yeilds people are suggesting and showing i have come to think i can grow a pound per plant 5 times a year. im looking for a 20-25lb year. i'd be okay with 15lbs/year. Am i being realistic with a sub 9k room?
input is appreciated, thanks all.
i will be growing to donate to my local collective, will be growing blue dream. so yeild is a major concern gowing hand in hand with cost effectiveness.
the room i will be using is 11.5 x 17 ft. one issue is the 7'6" ceiling. this has me a little worried. will i have an issue im going to be re-sheet rocking the entire room and ceiling (as it has sectional roofing now) with mold resistant paneling along with running new electrical (luckily i have a trained/certified friend in this department and have already came to an agreement) throughout and adding plugs to the ceiling and all over. the carpet is being pulled (old and torn up anyways) then i will epoxy the concrete slab with some bright white (used to be my job, have done gigantic hangers) then completely seal the room.
okay on with the nitty gritty
i have been really kicking ideas around with lighting and plant layout. and wondering if MPB is even the way to go if i cant afford a 9 Light 4 plant setup.
Im trying to stay down around 4-6 lights, with the math ive been doing this should keep me in my 6k budget (ol lady) i will be able to spend a little more if needed but just to be frank 10k+ is outta my range financially. this will already take some time as is.
im thinking my biggest purchases other than the lighting itself will be the A/C, (i have a 10 ton for my house i can use if i really need to. just have to put a dampner in i think... correct me please people) water chiller.
so my enitial thoughts on layouts were these here...
4 Plant 5 light.
L
P P
L L L
P P
L
4 plant 6 Light
P
L L
P
L L
P
L L
P
4 Plant 5 Light
P L P
L P L
P L P
4 Plant 5 light
L P L
P L P
L P L
4 Pant 6 light
L L
P P
L L
P P
L L
4 Plant 7 light
L L
P P
L L L
P P
L L
Or should i just save my money on the extra lights and do 6 lights in hoods over 6 plants. keep in mind im just trying to yeild as much as i can with 6 plants. as many times a year i can.
and if the MPB bucket just isnt the right system for me, PLEASE let me know. it just seems like a fairly siple straight forward system that someone can get introduced into hydro with. ive been doing much research on the topic and it seems like the way to go for us Cali Kids.
with the research ive been doing and the yeilds people are suggesting and showing i have come to think i can grow a pound per plant 5 times a year. im looking for a 20-25lb year. i'd be okay with 15lbs/year. Am i being realistic with a sub 9k room?
input is appreciated, thanks all.