Ordering equipment, am I forgetting anything?

[SmokinErb]

Starting this grow from scratch due to all of my equipment getting seized. Just double checking, I got the feeling I'm missing SOMETHING, but I can't put my finger on it.

2x 400w SS-10 ballasts - $150
2x Sunlight reflector lamp replacement cord -$24
2x 5kv mogul sockets - $10
1x Premium 6"x25' ducting(smooth interior for reduced noise) -$23
1x Active Air 6" inline fan -$80
1x CAP Variable Speed fan control - $20
1x 2mil 4x50' mylar - $30
2x CAP 120V 15 Amp On.Off 7 Day Dual Digital Timer - $26
1x Liquid Karma - $18
S/H for above products- $65
1x Phresh 6x16 -$155
2x 400w CMH bulbs - $116
100x 4x6" pots - $40
Mandala's Krystalica, Satori, Point of No Return - $150

Total cost - $907

-This will be an organic grow and soil/nutes will be purchased at a later time after more research. Won't need a PH meter because its organic.

- I will be purchasing 2 bake around's for a DIY and some sheet metal with foil tape for a reflector

-The cab will be custom built for stealth. I can get free rough cut timbers from work.

-I'm looking for a smaller wall-mount circulation fan (smallest I can find is 16"), but haven't found one yet.

-Mother/Clone/Veg cab will be built at a later time with PL-L's, will be vegging under the CMH in order to speed growth while choosing mothers for now.

Okay guys, what am I missing here?

 

[Shady Smoka]

Looks good to me.

 

[SmokinErb]

I figured it out. I was lacking a thermometer/hygrometer. Jeez, it's always the little things.

 

[FistedSister]

way to bounce back from the seizure! the active air fan was much lighter than my vortex and didnt quite provide the kick, but with 2x400 i'm sure you're well vented.

 

[Hammerhead]

ph pen, PH up /down

 

[hazydreams]

carbon filter

 

[SmokinErb]

Yeah, I may swing for a vortex later on, but for $80 you really can't beat the Active Air. $70 more for a vortex I still may swing for it now, that'll depend on whats left after i get my cab built, get all the soil/nutes and everything else.

The price of this is already less than I thought it was going to be, so I may be able to swing for the goods.

And hammerhead, from my limited understanding of organics, you don't need to worry about pH? I'll do some more research, and if I need it, that'll be on my list. I'd like a combo meter anyway, but I was always told not to worry about pH of organics. Plus the pH up/down isn't organic. I'll have to do some research into that.

 

[Hammerhead]

Im an organic grower. PH monitoring is a must when mixing up your nutrient's. I use all Organic nutrients when you ad it the the water you will end up with 4-5 ph. You need to know how much up or down to add to get back to a good PH range. Good luck


I use Technaflora PH UP/DOWN. I also use Liquid Karma witch also is not 100% organic.

 

[SmokinErb]

Not trying to argue or anything, but I'm just stating my source as to where I got my information. Are you using bottled organics such as BioCanna by any chance?

Organics for Beginners sticky:
Organic pH issues

I hear a lot of people asking or talking about the pH of their organic soil mix or organic nute solution and how they might correct or adjust it. pH in organics is not an issue like it is in synthetic growing.
The best place to settle the pH issues in organics is within the grow medium. A medium rich in humates (humus) is the place to start. Humates work to "buffer" the pH of organic mediums and the nutes you pour (or mix) into it.
Humates come from compost, worm castings and bottled humus. If you use a peat based medum, use dolomite lime to raise the pH of the acidic peat. Dolomite should be used in any soil or soiless medium to provide magnesium and calcium. But since we are talking about pH here, I'll mention dolomite lime's pH correction benefits.
A medium of coir has a pH near neutral (or 7.0). But humates are still neded to allow uptake of organic nutrients that are outside a near neutral pH range.
With an active medium rich in humates you can pour in nutes like Pure Blend Pro, Earth Juice and guano teas way outside the optimum pH range without worry. The humus will allow the nutes to be taken up through the roots, even at such an extreme pH reading.
So throw those pH meters away folks and enjoy the ease and safety of organic gardening.

Regardless, I'll probably just get a test kit where you add the water + 3 drops and compare to the card. I know it's not as accurate, but if everything is like I've read - I shouldn't have to worry so much about it as everything is taken care in the soil. I'll feel a lot better being able to check it out now and again just to confirm. If pH adjusting is necessary, I'll lower it with lemon juice as pH up and humic acid to raise it.

 

[SmokinErb]

@Hazy, didn't see the reply, mayne! I've got me a carbon filter up there, Phresh filter 6"x16"

I really want the 24" one but I can't see it fitting in my space as my cab is only 2' deep and I still gotta attach the fan.