hi to all well ive read so many things on here now my head is fxxxd man brain is doing overtime here any way im looking at a space in my attic 3ft square by 5ft high im out ov work at the moment so dont wont high electric bill, i thought would a 150w hps sun system be ok with a few extra lights cfl may be anybody point me in the right direction please cheers
Is the attic the only place you have available to grow? I would like to caution you from trying to grow in the attic unless its your only hope. I spent two years growing in the attic with marginal results. Unless you have really good insulation or live in a very temperate climate, temp and humidity fluctuations are too extreme to easily control. Summers way to hot, winteres way too cold, spring an fall too humid. My suggestion would be a small grow tent or a closet. a 150 watter can be kept in a fairly tight spot with minimal venting and maintain way more consistant temps. good luck!
If electricity and heat are an issue then check out CFLS http://forum.grasscity.com/absolute-beginners/122824-kamels-cfl-guide.html Attics are hot sometimes... MM
Probably a little more elaborate then you might be thinking about, but here is an example of an attic grow. I imagine you could find some good ideas in here...although it deviates a bit towards the end... http://forum.grasscity.com/hydroponic-grow-journals/352439-budslingers-400hps-stealth-yodas-cave.html With a 150w light I would assume you could due 2 plants or 1 SCROG fairly nicely...
yer man attic is my only place but ive got it all box'd off proper insulation kingspan ect and i bought some stuff call'd space blanket that nasa you's so no heat probs with the cops