Help me design my grow room!

HiScores · #1 05-15-2008, 02:15 PM

hey folks! i'm new to growing and would love some experienced help! i have decided to build a grow room in my attic...the dimensions are 5 x 8 x 4 and the attic has ventilation and electricity. i would love to divide the room into veg & flower, but don't know what would be the best way to do so. i hoping to grow 5-8 plants and thinking about getting a 400w HPS and some fluorescents.

come on guys! help me plan this thing! i'll start a grow journal with building/growing progress and pictures. thanks for the advice!!

BongJuice · #2 05-15-2008, 02:30 PM

A few questions you have to ask yourself:

How much do you have to spend?
How many plants do you wanna grow?
Is it ok' with the other members of the house to grow?
Do want to grow Hydroponic or with dirt?

Before you buy anything. Do alot of research on what your planning on doing. I found Jorge Cervantes Ultimate Grow DVD to be very helpful.

TetraHyC · #3 05-15-2008, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BongJuice

A few questions you have to ask yourself:

How much do you have to spend?
How many plants do you wanna grow?
Is it ok' with the other members of the house to grow?
Do want to grow Hydroponic or with dirt?

Before you buy anything. Do alot of research on what your planning on doing. I found Jorge Cervantes Ultimate Grow DVD to be very helpful.

REP+,Bongjuice

those are excellent questions to ask yourself.

Your very wise Bong

BongJuice · #4 05-15-2008, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TetraHyC

REP+,Bongjuice

those are excellent questions to ask yourself.

Your very wise Bong

I'm trying to be helpful.

I'm still kinda new on here, so I'm not sure if you were being sarcastic or nice.

HiScores · #5 05-15-2008, 04:14 PM

well, considering it is my attic and my wife will help me grow...i should be in the clear. i want to grow 5-8 in soil on a $500 budget. what do you think, is it doable?

TetraHyC · #6 05-15-2008, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BongJuice

I'm trying to be helpful.

I'm still kinda new on here, so I'm not sure if you were being sarcastic or nice.

Right on man, you hit the nail on the head.

How hot does it get up there??

TetraHyC · #7 05-15-2008, 05:25 PM

Heres what I suggest for a light, you want the Lumitek switchable ballast, a MH bulb, a HPS bulb (you can wait a little while on HPS)6in model.
HydroFarm ValuBrite 400 watt HPS Grow Light

This is the most bang for the buck, don't mess with cheap ballasts you'll be sorry.

I worried about heat up there, are you going to insulate it??

HiScores · #8 05-15-2008, 06:57 PM

i will be insulating and hanging mylar--although i haven't checked the temperatures through out the day.

what about this grow light? decent?
High Tech Garden Supply

can anyone give me some advice or recommendations for ventilation? squirrel fan or something...?

jimmyspaz · #9 05-15-2008, 07:10 PM

That 400 MH/HPS set-up looks like a good deal. Have you checked your temps yet? Attics get pretty hot. I would expect that you will need to insulate that space and provide cool air (maybe A/C?) . Also that louvered vent would leak light badly and will need some kind of light trap, I would however use it as either intake or exhaust air vent. Do you have electricity in the attic? How many amps ? Good luck and keep us posted.

TetraHyC · #10 05-15-2008, 08:20 PM

Get a high-low thermometer, put it up there, see what happens.