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[JJ Bones]

A friend and I are going half on a grow setup.

Basically for our first time, we are planning to purchase an Homebox XL Seconds (4.6ftx4.6ftx6.6ft) for $129.95.

How many plants should I be able to comfortably grow in this amount of space if I plan to vegetate to about 2 1/2 ft tall then flower. Also does anyone have an idea how much that would yield, granted it depends on the strain but a general estimate?

I also plan to get a grow setup which is 400 watt mh/hps system. It also comes with a timer. For $349.95

As far as ventilation I could use some pointers because I'm not total sure of the best way to ventilate the tent.

Thank you in advance to anyone taking the time to voice helpful advice.

 

[JJ Bones]

This forum is the shit. I posted this on another forum and after 22 views I'm still waiting for the response.

Yung Stikky thank you for a quick informative reply man, it definitely helps.

The tent is 6.6ft tall. So its a 4x4 grow space.

I've never heard of LST, but sounds interesting. I am planning to use pH correctly and I will get a board to hang a few things on the outside. Like you said, the ballast and hygrometer/thermometer. I'll put one inside the tent too.

 

[HazeSeeker]

I've never heard of LST, but sounds interesting.

A Brief Guide to LST
to 420 mag ...enjoy

 

[JJ Bones]

So what do you think of my lighting selection? Is $350 a fair deal for that setup?

 

[JJ Bones]

Yo Yung Stikky I did what you suggested and I am looking around on eBay.

I found this: FILE CABINET HYDROPONICS HYDROPONIC GROW BOX SYSTEM - eBay (item 200367148088 end time Aug-02-09 1221 PDT)

What do you think? Is that bullshit or does it work?

But my first lighting setup choice is in my top post as a link.

 

[JJ Bones]

I think I'll stick with the HomeBox Seconds because its $30 more then that tent and its bigger. But yeah my if my original light setup is legit I'm going with it, I just wanted to make sure it wasn't a jip money wise.

 

[The Butcher]

yo j.j hows it?

Sounds like you pretty much know watcha going for. Young sticky is right though, i would check out e bay a lil bit more but if not then thats chill..

Thats a digi balast your getting with the complete setup right? Have you picked your strains or know how you want to set things up?

Here are some examples of L.S.T:

side shot

Notice that the branches are bent away from each other.This one inparticular was trained to have an even canopy, not just to allow more light in. Which does, but an even canopy means more uniform growth.

Heres a top shot

 

[JJ Bones]

400 watt Lumatek Air Cool Grow Light kit MH HPS 2 lamps - eBay (item 270434430476 end time Jul-30-09 1833 PDT)

How's this one looking, almost $100 cheaper then what I originally found.

 

[newcomer]

Yung Stikky !!! I'm so sorry man. I hope u find something fitting the case. I would offer u something, but i suggest that u dont wanna live in eastern Europe.

 

[JJ Bones]

That's shitty man, hope something works out for you.

 

[JJ Bones]

I order the tent first. I'm going to get it all set up and check it out while its empty, then order the rest of what I need.

Do you think I'll be fine with 400w lights or would 600w be worth the price difference?

 

[JJ Bones]

You think it'll be hard to ventilate 600's in the grow tent I bought?

 

[JJ Bones]

I was planning on getting an air cooled reflector yeah. Then I get the duct you showed me and have that ventilate out of the tent. Will I need another exhaust to blow air out?

 

[JJ Bones]

Okay I'll have to check out the tent exhaust holes and see what size they are.

 

[JJ Bones]

The top exhaust is 7.8 inches and the side is 6.2

It makes more sense to me to have the reflector air go out the top because heat rises. But will a 6" exhaust be too loose in the 7.8 inch hole?

 

[JJ Bones]

CAP AIR-1 Atmosphere Temp/ Humidity Controller - Imported Products - Cheap Hydroponics - Indoor Gardening and Hydroponic Supplies - (Powered by CubeCart)

Is this legit? I could grow in perfect temp and humidity with ease?

 

[JJ Bones]

So I just found out my town has a hydro store. I went and they were telling me about the Sunleaves T5 bulbs and how they're cheaper on electricity and cheaper because you don't need to ventilate the bulbs.

What do you guys think?