tokinblackguy
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Been sitting the sidelines for a bit taking care of family and security issues and life in general and I think I'm close to being back in action. I'm 95% sure I have a secure spot secured and seeking a second spot as well. Order some new equipment and all to get the ball rolling. I really wanted to try the DE bulb setup but I'm small time and it just really wasn't a feasible or economical decision for my situation. Height requirement for proper heat exchange and cost played an important role in my decision.
Anyway, was able to pick up 2 Solis Tek Matrix ballast for $190 shipped. The price, 5-year warranty, and majority positive feedback is what swayed my decision on these. Could of went with Horti bulbs for around $65-70 but found the Solis Tek bulbs for $60 shipped, 1-yr warranty. I figured matched ballast and bulb plus the little extra UV they put out can't hurt even if they aren't as good as Horti. Another reason I chose the ballast is to use the 400W dimmable feature to run some old, but new 400 MH bulbs I had laying around, now I have my veg setup. Got a fan and a Phresh Filter - 700+CFM which should be fine for the space I plan to use. Not sure on if I'll buy a tent or build something. Got some leftover nutes and additives, I'll use some but will be buying more, not sure which line yet. A few nick nacks here and there and I'm all set.
The only decision left is what to run and what grow method I'd like to use. I'm leaning coco again but still weighing all options including going back to 100% organic soil/teas. Maybe a soil/coco blend, I just don't know yet, lots of factors to consider. I'm thinking 2-3 strains(20-30 seeds). I'm leaning towards the Alpine Lemon Larry, something from my Bodhi stash, and maybe something else, possibly the Biker's from Karma. I'm pretty sure on the Bodhi and strongly in favor of the Larry but that 3rd choice is gonna be a killer for me.
Anyways guys, that's what I'm up to. Thoughts...suggestions??
Anyway, was able to pick up 2 Solis Tek Matrix ballast for $190 shipped. The price, 5-year warranty, and majority positive feedback is what swayed my decision on these. Could of went with Horti bulbs for around $65-70 but found the Solis Tek bulbs for $60 shipped, 1-yr warranty. I figured matched ballast and bulb plus the little extra UV they put out can't hurt even if they aren't as good as Horti. Another reason I chose the ballast is to use the 400W dimmable feature to run some old, but new 400 MH bulbs I had laying around, now I have my veg setup. Got a fan and a Phresh Filter - 700+CFM which should be fine for the space I plan to use. Not sure on if I'll buy a tent or build something. Got some leftover nutes and additives, I'll use some but will be buying more, not sure which line yet. A few nick nacks here and there and I'm all set.
The only decision left is what to run and what grow method I'd like to use. I'm leaning coco again but still weighing all options including going back to 100% organic soil/teas. Maybe a soil/coco blend, I just don't know yet, lots of factors to consider. I'm thinking 2-3 strains(20-30 seeds). I'm leaning towards the Alpine Lemon Larry, something from my Bodhi stash, and maybe something else, possibly the Biker's from Karma. I'm pretty sure on the Bodhi and strongly in favor of the Larry but that 3rd choice is gonna be a killer for me.
Anyways guys, that's what I'm up to. Thoughts...suggestions??