Hello newbie here sort of. I’ve been farming outside for many years but now due to my health I can’t make those hikes back up the mountain.
So to continue gardening I’ve built a 4x8 grow room in my basement.
I’ve read most of this sites information as well as the book. But I’m still not decided on the type and amount of lights I need for 4 plants, 2 AK47 fem and 2 Northern Lights fem. grown organic.
Right now I’m leaning towards a 1000watt MH for veg. And 1000watt HPS for flowering.
My basement is very cool and ventilation is no problem. So I’m not worried about over heating the plants.
Am I on the right path or should I rethink my plans?
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I think with your space it would be better to use 2-600w HID setups. That way you can spread the light out more for your plants. And welcome to the great indoors lol! If you’ve got any pictures to share I would love to see them! Tag me as you go along I definitely want to watch.
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2 - 600 watt HIDs would give better light coverage.
What do you think about the iPower brand of light kits?
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@hillbilly103 there’s a link through the forum for those exact lights that latewood the moderator and ktrees420 uses. I know I’ve seen him even post several times .
www.amazon.com17
iPower GLSETX600DHMAC6 600-Watt Light Digital Dimmable System for Plants - Air Cooled Hood Set
From seeding to flowering, iPower Grow Light has your plant covered with all the light it will ever need. HID provides the most lumen per dollar, which means the most yields for your investment. This …
$162.99
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Welcome to ILGM @hillbilly103 Good advice here and the guys will get you on the right path! Consider doing a grow journal!
Thanks for all the info.
I found those light kits @ Zen Hydro for $139.
I’ll order 2 in the morning.
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Welcome to the forum
@hillbilly103 perfect! If you get the kit that comes with both the MH/HPS bulbs then you’re good to grow from seed to smoke!
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Yea it’s the - GLSETX600DHMAC6 kit
MH @ HPS bulbs with vented hood plus all rest of the pieces to get me started
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If you could get 2 1000w air cooled hoods you would be in serious business. 2 600w is still great.
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I ordered the 2, 600 watt kits just now
I’ll start with them and add more light if needed
Maybe a LED or another 600
My room is just 4x8 feet and I’m going to start with 4 plants, 2 AK47s and 2 Northern lights
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Those lights will produce a good amount of heat. Is this going to cause issues for you? Or do you already plan on exhausting the heat out of the grow tent?
Just a heads up, in case you weren’t thinking about it. Those lights will grow you some amazing buds tho dude, you’re going to be so happy in a couple months!
And great idea with the “adding more later” logic. I know I for one did that! I started with one of the 600w Air cooled setups. Then, bought another. Then, bought 2-300w MarsHydro LEDs lol! I’m looking at a 600w LED next!
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I have 2, 6" 450cfm exhaust fans, 1 for each light. Plus my grow room is 10ft under ground in my basement, temp in the basement runs 60-62 degrees year around.
I don’t feel heat will be an issue.
The fans are variable speed which will help me regulate the grow room temperature
Thanks for all your input I need all the help I can get.
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No that’s perfect dude, I’m glad to see you’ve already thought about it and have a plan!!
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With the knowledge I’ve found here I’ve got a plan, now if it will all just come together
When I get all my “kit” assembled I’ll start a grow log and hopefully you and others will guide me along from germination to harvest
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