Is this a good system?

[A Jambi]

I plan on growing a feminized strain of white widow with this. Is there anything else that I would need to buy or know before I start.

http://www.stealthhydroponics.com/pr...xProd=2&xSec=2

[LOTE]

I would invest in a nice 400 watt digital ballast. it allows u to run mh and hps bulbs, and if i could do it iver again, thats what i would get.

-LOTE-

[DirtyApe]

NO MAN!! Dude, $179.00???? You could build one easily for 1/3 that price and have WAY better equipment. Better air pump, bigger res., more airstones, better lighting...Dude that thing is a total rip off! Hopefully I got to you before you bought!!

[A Jambi]

Originally Posted by DirtyApe

NO MAN!! Dude, $179.00???? You could build one easily for 1/3 that price and have WAY better equipment. Better air pump, bigger res., more airstones, better lighting...Dude that thing is a total rip off! Hopefully I got to you before you bought!!

Lucky I didn't buy it

What system do you suggest that would be cheaper?

[bonez]

Originally Posted by A Jambi

Lucky I didn't buy it

What system do you suggest that would be cheaper?

he said build one! so get to it!

[chimera]

Originally Posted by bonez

he said build one! so get to it!

Yes build one, search on bubble bucket, bubbler or DWC, there's several DIY post/stickies out there. And as your already show an affinity for spending money get a good 400 or 600 watt HPS lighting system and get a MH conversion bulb for vegging.

[A Jambi]

Originally Posted by chimera

Yes build one, search on bubble bucket, bubbler or DWC, there's several DIY post/stickies out there. And as your already show an affinity for spending money get a good 400 or 600 watt HPS lighting system and get a MH conversion bulb for vegging.

Can't run the electrical bill up. Still living with the parents.

It also all needs to fit in a very large cabinet.

[ganjagrowgrady]

Originally Posted by A Jambi

Can't run the electrical bill up. Still living with the parents.

It also all needs to fit in a very large cabinet.

do they know? growin without parent permission whilst still living with them will not go down well with the people on GC, which is hardly suprising

[A Jambi]

Originally Posted by ganjagrowgrady

do they know? growin without parent permission whilst still living with them will not go down well with the people on GC, which is hardly suprising

Of course they know. What kind of irresponsible loser do you think I am.

[DirtyApe]

Well than if they know maybe you can just pitch in the extra $10 bucks it will cost to run the 400watt light. No big deal right.

[Rumpleforeskin]

I agree with the others about that system. You can build a much better hydro system for less.

If you want a working store bought system, take a look at this unit:


This unit sells for $50. I have grown using this set-up. They are basic and work great for what you plan to grow. One plant per bucket might be a set-back for you but they work great placed in a series. So as you get better and save money, you can add more units to your hydro garden. It also expands to a real cool pro grow:


Then you need lights and ballast. The florescent lights from the ad at Stealth Hydro you posted will have a tuff time growing four plants. You can get florescent lights at Homedepot or EBay and still have money left over.
I would go with some real lamps and give mom and dad the $10.
I have found this place that has the best prices on cool tubes.
Maryland Hydroponics has cool-tubes for $59 (last month they had um for $49, I bought two).



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You can also add a digital ballast and bulb at the same place but you will be over your original budget:
Lumatek Digital Ballast Wattage : 400/120
Cord Set : YES
Reflector : 19 Inch Cool Tube Internal Reflector 6 Inch Diameter
Bulb : Standard 400 HPS
Warranty : 4 YEAR
Total price: $239.01

Most hydro shops will charge you $239 for that ballast alone (thats a damn good ballast). I like the digital ballast because they can use both MH and HPS bulbs.

You can also find an all in one HPS lamp for under $50 bucks on EBay (search "bay HPS"):


The ballast is hooked to the lamp. All you need is a bulb (they sell them at Homedepot for $22). This cheap lamp will yeild you 10X the amount of bud then the two small florescent lamps shown in that add you posted.
I started growing with this same lamp. I took off the reflector, removed the mogal from the ballast, attached it to an extension cord and bolted it to a cool tube. It was a great remote ballast with the addition of a $7 extension cord. It can be used as-is but they tend to make lots of heat. I grew one complete grow with that funny hood in place.

Hope this has helped, R.

[A Jambi]

Originally Posted by Rumpleforeskin

I agree with the others about that system. You can build a much better hydro system for less.

If you want a working store bought system, take a look at this unit:


This unit sells for $50. I have grown using this set-up. They are basic and work great for what you plan to grow. One plant per bucket might be a set-back for you but they work great placed in a series. So as you get better and save money, you can add more units to your hydro garden. It also expands to a real cool pro grow:


Then you need lights and ballast. The florescent lights from the ad at Stealth Hydro you posted will have a tuff time growing four plants. You can get florescent lights at Homedepot or EBay and still have money left over.
I would go with some real lamps and give mom and dad the $10.
I have found this place that has the best prices on cool tubes.
Maryland Hydroponics has cool-tubes for $59 (last month they had um for $49, I bought two).



<center></center>
You can also add a digital ballast and bulb at the same place but you will be over your original budget:
Lumatek Digital Ballast Wattage : 400/120
Cord Set : YES
Reflector : 19 Inch Cool Tube Internal Reflector 6 Inch Diameter
Bulb : Standard 400 HPS
Warranty : 4 YEAR
Total price: $239.01

Most hydro shops will charge you $239 for that ballast alone (thats a damn good ballast). I like the digital ballast because they can use both MH and HPS bulbs.

You can also find an all in one HPS lamp for under $50 bucks on EBay (search "bay HPS"):


The ballast is hooked to the lamp. All you need is a bulb (they sell them at Homedepot for $22). This cheap lamp will yeild you 10X the amount of bud then the two small florescent lamps shown in that add you posted.
I started growing with this same lamp. I took off the reflector, removed the mogal from the ballast, attached it to an extension cord and bolted it to a cool tube. It was a great remote ballast with the addition of a $7 extension cord. It can be used as-is but they tend to make lots of heat. I grew one complete grow with that funny hood in place.

Hope this has helped, R.

DEFINETLY helped. Thanks alot.

I think I'll probably buy a pair of HPS lights off eBay then get a cool tube and I think at least for my first attempt I'm just gonna go soil.