
07-27-2007, 10:46 PM
| | Stranger Stranger | | Join Date: Jul 2007
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| | newbie with a couple of ?'s about Water Farm | | I recently acquired WATER FARM COMPLETE HYDROPONIC SYSTEM that comes with: 4 gallon reservoir ,2 gallon growing chamber , Pumping column, column support tube, drip ring, 1/2" gromment, drain level tube,
, Elite 800 air pump , 9L Hydroton and the 3 part Flora series.
This is my very first time to attempt indoor hydro. I am at a point in my life that my "grow box" needs to be stealth.
1. I am using the one WF so what type-size grow box would you guys suggest i buy or build w/ a budget of $200.00?
2.for my first grow what is the easiest type seed ,(strain) to learn on?
3. Is there a web site or suggestion that would give me a specific list of specs. for a stealth grow box (light wattage , fans, beginer info.)that would be most compatable w/ the one WATER FARM COMPLETE HYDROPONIC SYSTEM .
4. I have a utility closet in my garage that is 8' X 6' w, plenty of power.
T.I.A By the way, You guys do an awesome job of helping Newbies w/ good info.
Last edited by rilo; 07-27-2007 at 10:55 PM.
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07-28-2007, 12:20 AM
| | Mr.Ganja Mr. Ganja | | Join Date: Feb 2007
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Originally Posted by rilo This is my very first time to attempt indoor hydro. I am at a point in my life that my "grow box" needs to be stealth. | i'm not too sure about the stealth part, but i'll make recommendations otherwise Quote:
Originally Posted by rilo 1. I am using the one WF so what type-size grow box would you guys suggest i buy or build w/ a budget of $200.00? | i would suggest you build something, at the very least a 4x4x7, as you can grow 1lb yielding trees in the waterfarm systems (and hydro plants have a tendency to get BIG if you veg them for any length at all) Quote:
Originally Posted by rilo 2.for my first grow what is the easiest type seed ,(strain) to learn on? | northern lights. awesome vigor, can't kill it, excellent potency Quote:
Originally Posted by rilo 3. Is there a web site or suggestion that would give me a specific list of specs. for a stealth grow box (light wattage , fans, beginer info.)that would be most compatable w/ the one WATER FARM COMPLETE HYDROPONIC SYSTEM . | i doubt it... i use a 1000w hps, a good light to learn on is a 400w hps, as long as you can cool it. in the end, more light generally means more yield. Quote:
Originally Posted by rilo 4. I have a utility closet in my garage that is 8' X 6' w, plenty of power. | and you want to build a cab? why?!  throw that sucker in there and veg for 4 months Quote:
Originally Posted by rilo T.I.A By the way, You guys do an awesome job of helping Newbies w/ good info. | shhh, don't tell anybody, it's a secret! | 
07-28-2007, 04:35 AM
|  | Stoner Mr. Ganja | | Join Date: Apr 2007
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| | also make sure to name your babies once you know they are females. This will build a bond between you and your babies. There is nothing like spending time with the little sweethearts and frolicking and playing...............lol
good luck~ | 
07-28-2007, 04:37 AM
|  | Stoner Mr. Ganja | | Join Date: Jan 2007
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| | lol at pjboy | 
07-28-2007, 05:23 AM
|  | Stoner Mr. Ganja | | Join Date: Apr 2007
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| | what? I love naming my girls and then spending time with them. It is very theraputic..............lmao | 
07-28-2007, 01:07 PM
| | Stranger Stranger | | Join Date: Jul 2007
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| | Thanks mr. ganga,
The reason i want to build a grow box in the utility closet is so the younger members of my family wont see a plant in teir hiding place. I simply was wondering what size box would be most efficient for the one water farm planter. i want to include space for lights, venting. etc. the smaller the better.
There is also a hot water heater and central air unit in the closet i thought might affect the plant if the water farm was not inclosed.
I am going to buid a grow box 4l x 3w x 4h if you agree.
T.I A. | 
07-28-2007, 01:23 PM
| | Stoner Stoner | | Join Date: Mar 2007
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| | What about a full size file cabinet or storage cab from a Thrift store...etc?
You know...double doors...24-30" deep...6 ft or so tall...something that can lock...and can sit in a garage or utility room and not be out of place...
I can tell you now that 4 ft tall WON'T be enough with a WF plant! It will grow that tall in 4 weeks in VEG alone...
go 400 switchable or digital on the ballast so you can veg/bloom in place in the same cab. ...get a good inline fan and a charcoal filter... work on ventilation most...keep it cool...trim it to form a canopy or SCROG it...and BAM...you'll grow some fine weed.
seeds...strains... kp has a good rec. or..the best INDICA bagseed you can find. The skunkier it was da better. | 
07-28-2007, 01:37 PM
| | Stranger Stranger | | Join Date: Jul 2007
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| | that is a great idea about the cabinent .I am about to head up to home depot and look for a rubbermaid type cabinent . Woulde 6ft. be tall enough?
Can i find the switchable or digital ballast @ HD or locally?
Also, I live in very hot and extermley humid area. This utilty closet does not have air cond. . will the fan in the grow cabinent provide enough cool air for growth?
Thanks alot. Great info.
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07-28-2007, 04:45 PM
| | Mr.Ganja Mr. Ganja | | Join Date: Feb 2007
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Originally Posted by rilo that is a great idea about the cabinent .I am about to head up to home depot and look for a rubbermaid type cabinent . Woulde 6ft. be tall enough? | maybe so, my light is at 7 feet right now, i'm using a bucket of similar size to the water farms, i vegged for a full 8 weeks. if you veg for 4 weeks, you may can squeeze them into 6' vertical Quote:
Originally Posted by rilo Can i find the switchable or digital ballast @ HD or locally? | no, sorry, the closest thing is an electronic supply store, and they will rob you worse than a hydro shop Quote:
Originally Posted by rilo Also, I live in very hot and extermley humid area. This utilty closet does not have air cond. . will the fan in the grow cabinent provide enough cool air for growth? | sorry, but no. you'll have to put a fan to bring in cold air from outside the room, or run some ac ducting. hps lights get very very hot... | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes | Linear Mode |
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