MaxYields
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Hey 420magazine.com!
BACKGROUND
So I am finally back in my homeland of Colorado, and I am thinking it is time to get a grow op up and running! This is a very exciting time for me, as I have been smoking Marijuana for almost 6 years now and I have spent the last 2 years researching and learning about Marijuana Horticulture. When I say "researching and learning" I don't use those terms lightly, I have never dedicated myself to learning a hobby like I have this one. I believe that I have the knowledge to start and maintain a very successful grow, and I would love to share my experiences with you all, and also learn from all of the wonderful and tenured growers on this website as I get deeper into the world of Marijuana Horticulture.
Anyways! For my first grow, I will be working on a limited budget. This is because I am a full time college student with a part time job receiving no financial help from any outside sources, and also because I do not believe I have enough REAL experience under my belt to be okay with spending around $400-$600 on a grow op. So I am going to start out buy buying 10-12 23W CFLs and making a DIY hood for all of them (or two hoods with 5-6 in each). The only other equipment I plan on buying right off are the pots, drip trays, soil, mylar, and a timer. The rest of my gear I will buy as I improve and hone my techniques.
THE QUESTION
So here is where my question comes into play. The closet I am growing in is 2.5'x2.5'x6' (lxwxh). This is the perfect size, however the issue is there are no outlets in the closet, only one light bulb socket with a pull chain switch.
Now, I don'y know very much about electricity and wiring so I don't feel comfortable trying to modify or wire a new outlet into the closet (I am also renting the house with some roommates and can't do that). So as far as I see it, I could either buy a Lamp Socket to Outlet Adapter, or run a extension chord from an outlet outside of the grow closet. To be completely honest I much rather use the Adapter, however I am worried that 1.) It isn't grounded and 2.) A 230-276W draw might be too much for the Adapter to handle.
The only other things in the room that would need electricity (at this point) would be a small osculating fan and maybe a small heater for these upcoming cold months.
So I was wondering what any experienced growers/electricians/electricty&wiring enthusiasts had to say about my situation, and what my best course of action would be? I will take any suggestions, as I really don't want a fire or any other disaster to occur on my watch.
Thanks in advance for all of the help, if anyone would like pictures of the light socket/closet or any other information about my situation feel free to ask, I would be happy to oblige!
MaxYields
BACKGROUND
So I am finally back in my homeland of Colorado, and I am thinking it is time to get a grow op up and running! This is a very exciting time for me, as I have been smoking Marijuana for almost 6 years now and I have spent the last 2 years researching and learning about Marijuana Horticulture. When I say "researching and learning" I don't use those terms lightly, I have never dedicated myself to learning a hobby like I have this one. I believe that I have the knowledge to start and maintain a very successful grow, and I would love to share my experiences with you all, and also learn from all of the wonderful and tenured growers on this website as I get deeper into the world of Marijuana Horticulture.
Anyways! For my first grow, I will be working on a limited budget. This is because I am a full time college student with a part time job receiving no financial help from any outside sources, and also because I do not believe I have enough REAL experience under my belt to be okay with spending around $400-$600 on a grow op. So I am going to start out buy buying 10-12 23W CFLs and making a DIY hood for all of them (or two hoods with 5-6 in each). The only other equipment I plan on buying right off are the pots, drip trays, soil, mylar, and a timer. The rest of my gear I will buy as I improve and hone my techniques.
THE QUESTION
So here is where my question comes into play. The closet I am growing in is 2.5'x2.5'x6' (lxwxh). This is the perfect size, however the issue is there are no outlets in the closet, only one light bulb socket with a pull chain switch.
Now, I don'y know very much about electricity and wiring so I don't feel comfortable trying to modify or wire a new outlet into the closet (I am also renting the house with some roommates and can't do that). So as far as I see it, I could either buy a Lamp Socket to Outlet Adapter, or run a extension chord from an outlet outside of the grow closet. To be completely honest I much rather use the Adapter, however I am worried that 1.) It isn't grounded and 2.) A 230-276W draw might be too much for the Adapter to handle.
The only other things in the room that would need electricity (at this point) would be a small osculating fan and maybe a small heater for these upcoming cold months.
So I was wondering what any experienced growers/electricians/electricty&wiring enthusiasts had to say about my situation, and what my best course of action would be? I will take any suggestions, as I really don't want a fire or any other disaster to occur on my watch.
Thanks in advance for all of the help, if anyone would like pictures of the light socket/closet or any other information about my situation feel free to ask, I would be happy to oblige!
MaxYields