So some friends of mine are considering starting their own grow after seeing mine start up. The usable space is basically unlimited, but the reality is that at the end of the month bills must be paid, and buying a big room upfront isn't cheap. So, more realistically, I'm thinking a 4'6"x8'6" room built into an existing corner of the grow space will be best.
I'm thinking (2)600w air cooled lamps should be enough light to do 18 plants in 3 staggered rows, possibly 21 plants. As it's their first grow and still my first as well, I'm gonna suggest Roots Organic Soil in 3gal buckets, as I believe this is one of the only things that kept my babies alive.
Cooling will be by 6" air cooled hoods, as well as either ducted AC from the house, or if that wont work, a smaller window unit. The 5,000 btu units only cost $100, and are fairly efficient and should cool twice this space. Nutes will probably be decided later. Two 8" wall mounted fans should maintain a decent amount of circulation when placed on max.
Additionally, a carbon air scrubber attached to an in line fan in order to control smell and exhaust the old air.
My major concerns are lighting coverage, heat(my main issue) and smell. As my space was very limited on what could be done, I'm not entirely sure if I'm correct in assuming that this will be enough light, or would some additional lighting, suck as T5's, do the trick? Or should I go with another 600w light or upgrade to (2)1000x's? I don't think heating should be an issue with aircooled hoods and an ac, but I'm not sure how effective the carbon scrubbers are, or how large of one would be needed for this sized space.
All input would be extremely welcome.
I'm thinking (2)600w air cooled lamps should be enough light to do 18 plants in 3 staggered rows, possibly 21 plants. As it's their first grow and still my first as well, I'm gonna suggest Roots Organic Soil in 3gal buckets, as I believe this is one of the only things that kept my babies alive.
Cooling will be by 6" air cooled hoods, as well as either ducted AC from the house, or if that wont work, a smaller window unit. The 5,000 btu units only cost $100, and are fairly efficient and should cool twice this space. Nutes will probably be decided later. Two 8" wall mounted fans should maintain a decent amount of circulation when placed on max.
Additionally, a carbon air scrubber attached to an in line fan in order to control smell and exhaust the old air.
My major concerns are lighting coverage, heat(my main issue) and smell. As my space was very limited on what could be done, I'm not entirely sure if I'm correct in assuming that this will be enough light, or would some additional lighting, suck as T5's, do the trick? Or should I go with another 600w light or upgrade to (2)1000x's? I don't think heating should be an issue with aircooled hoods and an ac, but I'm not sure how effective the carbon scrubbers are, or how large of one would be needed for this sized space.
All input would be extremely welcome.
