can i do 4 Automatic AK47 under the 250 watt hps

**chunkymunkey33** · 01-16-2009, 06:12 AM

Have you checked the dimensions of the cooltube fixture? Is the cooltube with ducting on it to vent the air going to be able to fit in there? By the way. I grow LR2's in a homebox s (which is 31.5 X 31.5 X 63), with a 250 watt hps and that works well for me. I cool it with a 6 inch inline duct fan, and that works fine for that. You may already know this, but I'll say it just in case. A 250 watt covers 3X3, and a 400 watt covers 4X4. With the 250 watter covering 9 square feet and you only having 4, I think it's plenty of light for that. Plus since you're growing smaller plants, you don't really need a more powerful light to penetrate a deeper canopy. Now if you are going to go bigger later, you'll outgrow (figuratively and physically speaking) this setup very fast. But, if you're ok with this setup and this strain or any of the other LR strains then I think this setup is perfect.

**richjames** · 01-16-2009, 06:59 AM

I agree with chunky. Idk who was sayin put a 1000watter in there, but deefinately DON'T DO THAT. Save the 1000watter for down the road when, as chunky said, u may or may not outgrow ur current setup urself.

**gingerbreadman613** · 01-16-2009, 02:01 PM

yea i was high and forgot his grow area but if ur gonna spend more than 200$ u should have a little bigger room

**mutantgargoyle** · 01-16-2009, 03:09 PM

i was just thinking the same thing

stick with your 250 guy you shoud be fine with the autos they dont get that big anywhy

**richjames** · 01-16-2009, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by gingerbreadman613

yea i was high and forgot his grow area but if ur gonna spend more than 200$ u should have a little bigger room

Hey man, props on at least admitting it ya know? A lot of folks around seem to be on this 'Im right and UR wrong' thing lately. I mean shit, we're all in this for pretty much the same thing right? WEED? Not just some schwag or some beasters either! Myself I take pride in smoking my own shit and going 'Damn, this is bomb...'

**MuyLocoNC** · 01-16-2009, 03:51 PM

Hey fellas, Im in the process of putting together a grow in my basement. Is there much info or threads out there on the auto's? They interest me but I'm afraid if I invest in them, I won't have much support on my first grow.

**icepik1234** · 01-16-2009, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by MuyLocoNC

Hey fellas, Im in the process of putting together a grow in my basement. Is there much info or threads out there on the auto's? They interest me but I'm afraid if I invest in them, I won't have much support on my first grow.

there are TONS of info on autos. plenty of grow journals as well as threads with general information out there.
good search terms:
auto flower
lowryder
dwarf

those should come up with tons of stuff

**richjames** · 01-16-2009, 05:03 PM

Hey MUY, welcome to riu! Sounds like ur in the same boat as me, cepti left the dock sooner,LOL.... But ya, I was interested in the auto's too, so I was like fork it, and got me some lr2ak47 auto-fems. They are pretty fun to grow, especially since I've been LST'ing them and there's just buds all over now! Anyhoo, u should get plenty of help here when u need it, just remember, the FAQ's full of good stuff that'll save u a lot of time dinkin around ya know? Well, good luck, to u, and everyone else!

**GlassFreak** · 01-16-2009, 09:18 PM

the real thing is do you plan on moving out of that area any time down the line? if so just wait till then to invest more. if you already have a 25o just use that man. makes the most sence for your setup...