So a friend of mine on another forum asked me for a shopping list to start up an indoor grow. He explained he was overwhelmed trying to tie everything together and get a decent deal at the same time. His requirements were as follow: 1.) Has to fit in corner of spare room no larger that 4x4x7. [ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002V9HZBA/ref=ox_sc_act_title_7?ie=UTF8&m=A325274ZEF9XYZ"]Amazon.com: LED Wholesalers GYO1009 60-Inch x 48-Inch x 24-Inch Mylar Reflective Hydroponic Grow Tent: Patio, Lawn & Garden[/ame] 2.)Wants to grow between 4-6 Autos using soil. [ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004HNPGKA/ref=ox_sc_act_title_8?ie=UTF8&m=A325274ZEF9XYZ"]Amazon.com: LED Wholesalers GYO2009 3-Piece 400 Watt Hydroponic 6-Inch Cool Tube Grow Light Set: Patio, Lawn & Garden[/ame] [ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0046BCHKA/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=A1O863TZYF0C7N"]Amazon.com: Smart Pot #3, 10 Inch - 3 Gallon Container - 5 Pack: Flora Hydroponics[/ame] [ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001XGP32/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&m=A1TQQ4ZHI2444B"]Amazon.com: Recipe for Success Starter Fertilizer Kit: Patio, Lawn & Garden[/ame] 3.) He wants good odor control and ventilation. HTG Supply - GrowBright 4" Inline Fan & Carbon Filter Combo [ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000QOMZT4/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER"]Amazon.com: Lasko 6-Inch 2-SPEED White Clip Fan: Home & Garden[/ame] 4.) Wants needed accessories. [ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003LZB9VK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?ie=UTF8&m=A1O863TZYF0C7N"]Amazon.com: Rope Ratchet Light Hanger (Pair) - Hydrofarm: Flora Hydroponics[/ame] [ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HU8BHM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER"]Amazon.com: Timex TX5170 Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer with Indoor Hygrometer and Clock: Electronics[/ame] [ame="http://www.amazon.com/General-Hydroponics-pH-Control-Kit/dp/B000BNKWZY/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1305479970&sr=1-1"]Amazon.com: General Hydroponics pH Control Kit - PC500: Home & Garden[/ame] 5.) Would like to keep cost to minimum. Cost for the HTG order with shipping is about $135.00 Cost for everything else through Amazon Prime is $371.37 Grand total for everything shipped $506.37 ( If you don't have Prime membership Google free trial, with free 2 day shipping this will mean you should have your whole setup in around a week!) I always see people asking for setup cost and advice and had already researched this so figured I'd post it up here where it may come in handy. ~spacejerk234
With a 4x4 floor print, what strength lighting? air cooled setup? and I haven't done much research between 4 and 6inch fans/carbon scrubber setups. For me and a smaller setup I grabbed htg's tallboy 6 inch setup for under 200, figuring that I wanted the bigger pull and exhaust when I try and keep my600w unit temps in check. btw the 4x4 was my dream setup but the wife nixed it, lol.
Its a wife's job to crush a mans dreams! lol (I learned my lesson, always make them think its their idea, then your biggest problem is trying to keep the stupid grin off your face when they suggest it! lol)