I've got about $6,000 to spend (which I posted previously) and I plan to build an entire grow from the ground up. I have been working on this meticulously day and night, but it is my first grown, so I'm still working out the kinks on the supply list. Here's what I'm thinking so far...please add your comments and opinions. I'm very open to new ideas, this is my first rough draft, so I'd really appreciate feedback.
(keep in mind...this is EVERYTHING I plan to buy except for seeds)
Lighting- Super Sun Dual 600w HPS Gro-Pro Remote Grow Light - $699.20
This is a ballast with two 600w lights (horizontal reflectors) and dual timers. I've also got two backup lights (included in the price).
- C.A.P. HLC-3 High Temp Shutdown & On Delay - $139.95
This is a basic tool to keep the lights from overheating, and from shutting down and starting up too quickly. Basic light insurance.
- New Wave 48W 65K/3K 4000 Lumens 4FT T5 Fluorescent Grow Light - $109.95
This is just a basic T5 for propagation. I think it will suffice for 12-15 cuttings.
Ventilation- Odorvent OV12 Refillable Carbon Filter System - $199.90
Does a 12x12x8 room.
- Vortex 6 inch Inline Fan 449 CFM - $149.90
449 CFM/2600 RPM/0.80 Amps/100 Watts
- Duct Muffler - $69.95
Reduces noise from the blower
- Two 6'' Wall Fans - $29.90
Just a little added cooling
Climate Control- CAP XGC-1 Grow room controller with Fuzzy Logic CO2 control - $769.90
Pretty damn nice controller, controls two lights, two resevoirs, an exhaust and an a/c unit, the co2, and the thermostat/humidity
- Grasslin Digital Timer - $27.95
Just a backup timer in case something goes wrong
- -Fujitronic FA-9000 Portable Air Conditioner with Fan, Dehumidifier - $349.00
This is the best looking a/c unit I could find, plus it has a dehumidifier. Where I live, a swamp cooler is unconventional
- CAP REG-2 Dual Tank CO2 regulator and Valve - $199.90
Controls two CO2 tanks at once.
- Two CO2 Tanks - $194.00
Just so I don't have to fill up as often. Plus, if I upgrade the grow, I can always produce plenty.
Grow Systems/Media- Ebb & Gro 12-Plant Hydroponic Grow System - $449.90
12 2-gallon modules, 55 gallon reservoir
- Hydroton Clay grow rock - 100 Liters - $59.80
I think this will be enough for the 12 plants
- Bigfoot Bloom & Veg - $379.80
5 Gallons of Veg a/b, Blossom a/b
- Rainforest 36 Plant Site - $89.95
Aeroponic system for 36 cutting
- General Hydroponics - Flora Series - $75.85
1 Gallon each of Grow, Bloom,and Micro
- Milwaukee 3 in 1 pH-EC-TDS Portable Meter - $323.75
Includes Calibration solution, storage solution, and replacement probe
- Hydrohut Deluxe - $499.95
4'8'7' Growing Enclosure. Lighproof/Water proof
Exhaust and Intake Vents
Holds Two Lights
Holds Blower and Filter
(www.ecogrow.com for pictures)
Well, That's everything. I think I've covered everything I could possibly need, but If you can think of something, please tell me! By the way, this is going to be in southern CA in a locked garage, around Sept, so I think I'll be prepared for the climate. The grand total comes out to about $5,369.83 after shipping and tax, but I think it will be worthy it. Anyways, thanks for your feedback.