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  1. poundpusher2009

    Easy Nutrient Formula ?

    I was curious as to if anyone knows the easiest nutrient formula for a hydro beginner. I have researched the Lucas Formula but would prefer a package that you open and pour into the res and bam its done. I know advanced use to make something like this do they anymore?
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    Ballast vs Lights Electric

    Does a 1000 watt ballast use the same constant pull of electricity that a 1000 watt light does?
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    Electriciy Cost? Just Wanted To Make Sure Im Doing This Right

    Am I doing my math right. My KWH is at 9 cents. is $291. some odd change. Does that sound correct. That seems a little high. Considering that not even any fans or humidifiers..ect Veg room 18/6 240 volt 1000 watt light 1000 watt Ballast Flowering Room 12/12 240 volt 3 x 1000 Watt...
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    Help Me Build My SUBPANEL? Electric Question?

    I am having an certified electrician make me a 125 amp Subpanel that will be attached to a piece of Plywood that has a cord to plug into the existing subpanel. The electrician is also installing the socket from the 200 amp service to plug into. I am looking for some experienced help in building...
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    Lighting Question About Amps

    I have heard that one 1000 watt bulb uses 11 amps. I dont understand why this timer box (in the link below) has a 50 amp rating but can support 8000 plus watts. If a 1000 watt has 11 amps that would be 88 amps but only a 50 amp timer. What am I missing?
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    Growing Inside Basement Vs. Bedroom

    I live in a environment that can get very cold during the winter months. Just wondering which is better for my situation. If I wanted to do a basement grow im thinking the winter might be really hard to get my temps in line. Which way would you go large bedroom or basement?
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    Prices vs Indoor vs Outdoor

    I have never had the experience yet to have grown outside. I was reading that outdoor is not as potent as indoor because of the lack of being able to have total control over the plants. Does this decrease the price vs indoor grown bud?
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    Growing strategy Soil/Hydro ?

    I am going to be groing 12 - 18 plants under 3 x 1000 watts. I want my grow to yield me the most it can from 12 - 18 plants. My question is which method should I do to see the best harvest results. Here are the 3 options 1. 3000x1000 watts in 15 gallon pots in soil. 2. 3000x1000 in a...
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    Electric Setup Made Simple???

    Over the years of researching growing. I have realized that there is a serious lack of threads teaching beginners how to set up a safe growroom. It would be great if someone or the electrical experts could help us out with a video how to do basic electrical work. Some things I would really like...
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    Experienced Outdoor Grower Questions?

    I know the infamous question is about yield per plant. I know there are alot of varying factors. I need to know the what an average yield is. I do not want to much or to little. I was to yield one plant for 2.-3 months under a 1000 watt light grown in soil. I put the plant out doors for - 3...
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    Hyrdo Resevoir Change?

    I have very little knowledge of Hydro. If you were to have a 70 gallon resovoir how often does the water have to be changed?
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    Multiflow 24 Pot System ?

    I was looking at this Multi pot systme altough expensive seems really efficient. Has anybody tried this sytem outdoors in a greenhouse. I think with optimal sun exposure your yields would be pretty large. If you handled the plants correctly I dont see any reason that you could not reach 15 - 17...
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    Electric Subpanel Installation?

    I have had alot of thought into the installation of a sub panel in. Just wanted to get some opinions here. Do you think it would be a problem to call and professional electrician to install a sub panel or to do it myself. I see it like as long as you dont lead anyone on to believe you true...
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    Growing Indoors In The Winter HID LIGHTS

    To all those who live in colder areas what are some of the precautions you take with your lights. I read a post somewhere where they strongly advised growing in the winter. What do you think about this? People obviously are not going to stop growing in the winter. Any opinions/suggestions.
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    Closed Environment VS. In and Out Vents

    I was watching some urban grower videos and I see he strongly advises you only grow in a closed environment. What are the pros and cons to each? and which one is the ideal growing environment?
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    Closed Enviroment VS In and Out Vents

    Was watching some videos on urbangrower.com and he suggest the perfect enviroment is when you dont have in and out vents. I was wondering any experienced opinions out there. It seems to me that your electric bill might rise a little bit in a closed room enviroment but this would sure make the...
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    Ebb flow vs soil (tent growing)

    I was wondering what would be a better to run and the pros and cons of both. I was thinking of simple design for a tent. 12 plants under a 1000 watt for flowering. Now I assume soil is messy and has its cons and was wondering if it a good idea to run ebb and flow in a tent. If so my questions...
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    More Plants vs Larger Plants

    Which would you chooose? I was thinking about this lately would it be more beneficial to put 7 plants under 4000 watts for 7 to 8 months or put 80 plants under 4000 watts for 4 months. I was thinking yes it would take longer to harvest but you would be able to get like 20 lbs a harvest if you...
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    Elite Membership ?

    What is the elite membership on this site. Where can I find more information. How much does it cost and what are the benefits. Thanks
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    Harvest Every Month? Take a look

    Just curious on some advice and opinions on a setup I am thinking about doing to harvest every month. Let me know what you think and how I could improve this design or if you see any flaws or concerns I should be looking out for. I have attached a photo of what if would look like. The second...
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