[RudeDog]

Hey all.....After several years (about three years) of not being able to grow, I'm now in a position to start up again. Last time out I was doing organic in soil under a 250w HPS. I also ran a few plants in my greenhouse.

So now I'm settled with a new place to grow, I'll be going down the hydroponic route, last time I did hydro was NFT about fifteen years ago.


The plan is:-

1m x 1m x 2m tent, 600w HPS. I toyed with the idea of LED but after a mooch about HPS is the way to go for me. I've ordered four 20 litre buckets with lids, 80mm mesh pots, clay balls and some peat pellets for a DWC setup. The setup is in a spare bedroom.

I need some input from you guys regarding:-

Tent - which make. I'm leaning towards a Bud Box.

Light - 600w HPS. Which make and reflector would you recommend.

Extraction - I'm thinking a 5" scrubber on a 6" extractor. This needs to be as quiet as possible. Advice on what to get here?


I've ordered a DR60 for a veg/clone and mother tent. I'd really like a 150w metal halide in here but can't seem to find anything suitable, any suggestions?

Any other input people might have on which nutes to go with, air pumps to use etc would be most welcome. I also need to get a ph and EF meter.

Hopefully my seeds are still viable, they've been in the fridge, chilling.

Looking forward to getting going again....

[DARKSIDER]

Nice to see you back RudeDog look forward to seeing you in action again, nice one stay safe..

[JamieShoes]

if you have the space, can I recommend a 1.2m tent? the .2 doesnt sound like much but makes the world of difference mate..

[RudeDog]

Originally Posted by JamieShoes

if you have the space, can I recommend a 1.2m tent? the .2 doesnt sound like much but makes the world of difference mate..

Hi mate....Yeah, it would be nice but I have to leave room for the missus' ironing board....

Would a 400w be more suitable of 1m x 1m tent?

[JamieShoes]

if you're going the 1m2 then I would still run the 600 myself, I just find the extra .2 lets me get a bit more out of the same lamp is all

[RudeDog]

I'm going to go with a 1.2 x 1.2. The veg tent can be moved to another room at a later date once I've decorated.

[JamieShoes]

hehe.. good call, I don't think you will regret it

[Big-Narstie]

Yea i 2nd what JS says that extra 10cm each way makes a massive different in terms yield. Even the environment will b bit better.

Oh there's a perfectly good work top in the kitchen tell her! She should be well known to it lol.


Yea boi a 6" out will do it but an 5" for intake n Theyll be well happy.. Welcome home and very nice to meet you. Get back at it bro!!

Lol u posted for my post loaded took 15 mins!!

Gd call u can easy yield an extra 5 oz with that space imo

[Edgey]

Good to see you back in the game mate ����

I'd agree that the 1.2 gives enough extra to make it worth it . Secret jardin make a good one

[944s2]

A warm welcome back rude dog,,,,
Good luck with your future endeavors,
Peace and regards s2