Maryland Hydro - Complete HPS system

Wattage : 600 (+70)
Reflector : 20.0 Inch Cool Tube External Reflector 6 Inch Diameter (+89)
Bulb : Hortilux 600 (+33)
Digital Thermometer : NO

Total: $321.95.. To those who were born with the gift of bargain shopping, do you think this is a good deal? Anyone have experience with their systems? I wouldn't say I am strapped for cash, but I am always willing to save a few extra dollars Thanks in advance.

[Jnugg]

Yes.They seem to have te best deals on the net.If you want to save a few dollars then just get a standard 600 watt bulb rather than the Hortilux Bulb.

Lots of people swear by their Hortilux bulbs, thats the only reason I added it to the list. Im such a trendy whore =]

[Jnugg]

Don't get me wrong,Hortilux bulbs are sweet.Just saying if you want to save a few bucks you know but 33 bucks ain't that much if you wanna grow good weed!

How big is the area you plan on growing in?Means of exhuast and fresh air intake?

I have nothing yet, the plan is to build a simple box that is 3x5x4.5. 8000 btu window shaker vented right into it. As far as exhaust, heres a sill numerical picture.


Filter---cooltube(600w)---cooltube(600w)--------6'' inline fan

Its that simple =]

[Jnugg]

So Let me get this right.You're going to build a box that is 3' deep x 5' wide x 4.5' tall (15 square feet/67.5 cubic feet) and two 600 watt HPS (1200 watts total) or just one?

That would work as far as square footage but I don't like the height of your planned box.Try to make it atleast 6 or7' tall and maybe go with a 1000 watt HPS

two 600s.

why soo tall of a cab? I might go 5 maybe 5.5ft, anyways if Bushmaster stops the stretch like other users reported, I shouldn't have to worry about height restrictions

[bostrom155]

Is security an issue, i'm guessing not with an a/c pumping into the box. If it is though, everything (filter, fans, ect) will fit in a tall box.

Measure everything out, Pots -- Plants -- space -- Light -- Fan
example 12 + 24" 8-10" 9" ?
How high is it all together, and 24" for a plant is not very big, even if your growing low profile now, what about in a few months you want to try different growing styles, or different kinds of weed......gl

I'm in a C24, its 6 feet tall and everything is in thier.

Also go with 2 x 600 rather than 1 x 1000, only reason is because of the footprint....you will be good to go

[shiftfoot]

I think you'll b fine w/ the 2 600's but like others have said I'd go a bit higher if ya can.MD Hydro will upgrade ya to the plantastar bulb for free if ya call an place your order,they did for me.I don't feel that the Hortilux is worth 33 more than the PS myself.
You could always hide the filter on top of the box you build w/ another box of some sort.I found that black n white poly to b good for the inside of the box couse it's easy to clean and you can seal it off to light completely behind the doors and add one of the stickon zippers for access.Works great for me,no light leaks>good luck and keep us posted.Hey you could do a step by step tutorial of your box build,I'm sure it would be well received.Oh andd yes that's a great price.Peace,Shiftfoot

Is security an issue, i'm guessing not with an a/c pumping into the box. If it is though, everything (filter, fans, ect) will fit in a tall box.

security kind of is an issue...but its more like paranoia. The box is going to be sitting right in front of the a/c, so I really don't think someone would question it, or even notice that it for that matter =p Thanks for the advice bos I appreciate it ^^

I think you'll b fine w/ the 2 600's but like others have said I'd go a bit higher if ya can.MD Hydro will upgrade ya to the plantastar bulb for free if ya call an place your order,they did for me.I don't feel that the Hortilux is worth 33 more than the PS myself.
You could always hide the filter on top of the box you build w/ another box of some sort.I found that black n white poly to b good for the inside of the box couse it's easy to clean and you can seal it off to light completely behind the doors and add one of the stickon zippers for access.Works great for me,no light leaks>good luck and keep us posted.Hey you could do a step by step tutorial of your box build,I'm sure it would be well received.Oh andd yes that's a great price.Peace,Shiftfoot

Thanks shiftfoot, i'll ask about the plantastar when i get around to ordering ^^ As far as hiding the fan, I was planning on sticking the thing inside a rubber maid tub next to the box. If you walked into a room and saw a cabinet with rubber maid tubs surrounding it, would you think twice about it? Either way I plan on cluttering up the area around the box to draw attention away from it. About the growfaq, I would love to do one, but I think the price would scare many away. The 6'' fan, a complete hps cooltube setup with external 20'' reflector, and another cooltube without the hps, comes out to a total of $626...thats not including shipping. That alone would scare me off...