design

Hi everyone! I'm coming back for my second grow and have decided to move from DWC to RDWC. So after lots of research I've completed my design in sketchup and am getting ready to start purchasing everything. Before I do that, I was looking for some opinions on the system design and some of the...

So I have a room set up, just finished my first run and Im hoping you guys will take a look and give me any ideas/tips/tricks about my setup. which setup out of the two you guys think is best. and anything that you would change(small changes, as I have already finished my first run in this room...

is it stealthy? it is lockable and land lord is not aloud to look inside, anyone got any ideas for what i should say is inside of it???, will have carbon filter going so should be smell proof on inspection it will be air tight also with good seals and all gaps and cracks sealed. what would you...

Just wanted to share with you guys... Its been a long time since I dont grow anything my self. after 5 years Im getting back to it! Here is my setup: 60cm X 60cm X 140cm Grow tent inside my cabinet in my home studio, behind my drumms. No fan intake, just outtake. 70w In-line Fan in a...

So I've got 16 COBs in a 10 ft x 10 ft room. Canopy is roughly 7 x 7. What I've got running is 2 rails of 4 trusty dusty clu048 1818 in mixed spec of 3000k and 4000k running off the bad bitch hlg 320c 1400a. 4 on a rail, 2 rails, 4 ft each. Cobs spaced evenly apart about 10 in. on center. Then I...

Hello all-- What environmental controllers does everyone like? SWIM would like to select a controller with the option of CO2 control for room to upgrade later on. Maybe something with a built-in PPM meter maybe. I've looked at HTGsupply website (all super expensive or too low end). I also...

Hi everyone. I'm in the process of designing a rdwc system. I'll be doing it in stages due to financial restraint. The plan is to start with a small dwc system and over the next few weeks-month build it out to its final design. Currently I have a couple of air pumps from some aquariums that...

Team, I've built a grow room with two home-made 16-cob flowering arrays over 2 4x4 spaces, which consist of frames (like 4x4 tents) which hold up my lights and overhead fans. Also in the room is a 4x4 veg tent and a small table, holding my little clone/seedling tent. The flowering areas...

Greetings, I am not 100% new but I have completed only a single of grow before moving places. I plan on mostly replicating what was done before (it was mostly a success other than needing to figure out they needed a CalMag supplement a bit late and sitting the girls back a bit) but it was about...

Hello friends, I'm here with a very important question: How would you setup this room in order to get a good continuous grow? I'm looking to harvest every month if possible. The room is outdoors and I can build ventilation on the walls where needed. Winters can get pretty cold but the summers...

Hi, How many plants I can fit in a 6L x 3W mtr space? I need to leave a walkway to reach to every plant. Thamks.

Hey everyone, so I'm starting my new build this month, which will be completed by the end of April 2018. I'm starting this thread in order to document my plans and the entire build as I have relocated and found a space that I can build a 1.8mX1.5m grow room. Grow Room specifications: Area...

My setup: 4x2x6 Tent Light: Hydroplanet™ 600w Air Cooled Tube Hood with dimmable ballast Medium: Hydroton and Rapid Rooters Pot size:Four - Five Gallon buckets Exhaust: iPower 6 Inch 442 CFM Duct Inline Fan with 6" Carbon Filter Fans: Two small clip fans on LOW setting Airpump: E G Danner 40518...

Hello Everyone, Just wanted to share my simple setup and see what you guys think and if there is any room for improvement, this is my first grow, and would Love to hear from others. Equipments used: Grow Tent: CoolGrows Grow Tent For Indoor Plant Growing Dismountable Reflective Hydroponic Non...

I'm new to RIU and have done a bit of digging but have yet to really come across a thread that lists some basic 'rules of thumb' for growing.. most seem to be categorized for the newb or seasoned grower. I just want to know some of the basics and have as many together in one thread as possible...

I often hear from growers that if a grow room becomes too small or too large climate control becomes less efficient. This is a separate issue from the potential cost of a pest or mold outbreak increases with room size. For instance, one grower told me that when the room gets relatively small...

Hello how are you?? I am from Argentina! I have a little space of 1,70 meter x 1 meter (5,57 feets x 3,28 feets) I will try to make my own lights with the help of the forum with cree cobs cxb3590 3500k That are the only cree cobs I can buy in my country So, I am looking for some help here...

I look for so many pics on Pinterest and I imitate their images, but found I am not very satisfied, do you have any Suggestions?I will take , I kinda say that I am satisfied with this is better than the other,lol.....

Hey Rollitup, So I'm in the process of researching and designing a light to best fit in my small 2x2 area. I've so far settled on 4 CLU048 1212's @3500k on a HLG-120H-C1050B using passive pin heatsinks. I'm desigining some layouts at the moment and so far this one seems to be the best one of...

Hi All, I've been out of the game for a while but with the recent changes in legislation in my state, it's time to get back on the horse. It didn't take long to figure out that if you're trying to run an efficient, high lumen/watt system and don't mind some DIY, COB LEDs are the way to go. I...