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O.K. the day is actually getting near for me to get things rolling and was just wanting to post here to see what fellow farmers think of my proposed setup. Please keep in mind that I am very open to ideas and feedback. I will also be keeping and posting various grow logs as this progresses.
This is going to be a vertical PVC hydro turning into aero system. The space I will be utilizing is a plumbed steamroom (marble walls not wood) that is approximately 15 feet in length by 36" wide to the first step and approx. 6 feet wide total. The ceiling is 12'.
Am gonna have 6 foot 4" pvc pipe with wye joints at 10" centers (6 plants per tube). The pipes will be spaced at 16" centers side by side (sound like too large a gap or too small??). For every three tubes, will have a 550 gph pump for the nute solution. When I start making the switch to aero, this will change to a 1500gph pump for every two tubes to keep the misters working. Was planning on FoxFarm trio hydro formula along with some general hydroponics floranectar. For lighting am gonna use 2 hydrofarm xtrasun 1000 watt convertible ballasts with hortilux super hps bulbs. These will be stacked and will have 1 stack for every 4 pvc tubes (24 plants). Was thinking about mounting on a motor and rail, but am still undecided on that (if not will probably need more light?). Will have a 2x2 support system in place once it is needed to support the plants. Will also have 6" ductwork for exhaust airflow.
Will have a 6"fan bringing fresh air into grow area from inside the building as outside air temp will be below freezing. In summer, I will have air pumped in from outside.
Please feel free to critique at will especially with suggestions. FYI this will be taking place at about 8900 feet elevation with a relative outside humidity of about 25-30% average. Average outdoor temp will be below freezing for next 4/5 months.
Thanks for taking a look and can't wait to pop those beans. Oh and gonna start em in 1" cubes and transfer to 4"pots with clay pellets. Will be starting with lethal purple and boss hog (jack herrer x the hog). Also have a few various other beans.
This is going to be a vertical PVC hydro turning into aero system. The space I will be utilizing is a plumbed steamroom (marble walls not wood) that is approximately 15 feet in length by 36" wide to the first step and approx. 6 feet wide total. The ceiling is 12'.
Am gonna have 6 foot 4" pvc pipe with wye joints at 10" centers (6 plants per tube). The pipes will be spaced at 16" centers side by side (sound like too large a gap or too small??). For every three tubes, will have a 550 gph pump for the nute solution. When I start making the switch to aero, this will change to a 1500gph pump for every two tubes to keep the misters working. Was planning on FoxFarm trio hydro formula along with some general hydroponics floranectar. For lighting am gonna use 2 hydrofarm xtrasun 1000 watt convertible ballasts with hortilux super hps bulbs. These will be stacked and will have 1 stack for every 4 pvc tubes (24 plants). Was thinking about mounting on a motor and rail, but am still undecided on that (if not will probably need more light?). Will have a 2x2 support system in place once it is needed to support the plants. Will also have 6" ductwork for exhaust airflow.
Will have a 6"fan bringing fresh air into grow area from inside the building as outside air temp will be below freezing. In summer, I will have air pumped in from outside.
Please feel free to critique at will especially with suggestions. FYI this will be taking place at about 8900 feet elevation with a relative outside humidity of about 25-30% average. Average outdoor temp will be below freezing for next 4/5 months.
Thanks for taking a look and can't wait to pop those beans. Oh and gonna start em in 1" cubes and transfer to 4"pots with clay pellets. Will be starting with lethal purple and boss hog (jack herrer x the hog). Also have a few various other beans.
