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Sorry, I've been inactive for awhile everyone but if you wish I'll help out wherever I can. If you have any efficiency or data that you want me to run let me know or maybe we can do mutual experimenting. -potlike

Don't forget donuts danishes and coffee. -potlike

Here you go 1000w= 3412.1416 BTU Use BTU as your variable so 1BTU= 1000w/3412.1416 =.293...... we'll round off now multiply that x 1800 ~ 527 watts Now because it isn't completely efficient there will be some additional wattage used. However ~530-550w is considerably good for AC even though...

Watering as normal will still drain water out the bottom so you will need something under to catch the drainage from normal waterings. I never said it wouldn't work in fact I know it will because of the reflective nature of styrofoam. My largest concern is someone with less technical...

Most people use 3-5x Kaleo as 2x is not enough, but you actually gave good advice considering his setup with no drainage holes. Although I mentioned it in the post I forgot to take that into account. Considering that I'd maybe go about 2.5 to 1 ratio. Instead I'd maybe get a container to sit...

No offense, but you're not really doing anything that hasn't been done before. While I don't know of another styrofoam container it has probably been done before. Many others have used rubbermaid storage totes with success and you can get those for $3 also. I did, however, find the cereal box...

Considering a lot of people including myself have used PVC for making aeroponic systems I think whoever told you that is full of shit. So pvc away. -potlike

it really depends on your exact lights. Are they 60 degree leds or are they 120 degree? I liked her analogy of a flashlight because the 'power' behind the light is being focused in less area w/ 60 degrees than 120 degrees. So lets say your leds are 60 degrees take out a ruler on a sheet of...

Yes, but are those in the respective wavelengths that correspond to USABLE wavelengths?(very doubtful)... Getting 170 lpw from a white led is different than from a 420nm or 440nm. I can tell you have done your homework but as of now the photosynthetic photon flux density(ppfd) in any given...

Thank you very much. Tbh I could see where very controlled conditions of LED lighting with excellent selection of wavelengths could produce respectable amounts of bud. Like, I stated before the problem is with lumenous output which means the light penetration into the lower budsites. LST'ing...

Dillweed and LEDgirl very impressive. Dillweed while I am pro HPS for efficiency as of now, LED lighting WILL be able to out do that in the future. PAR ratings can far outweigh those of HPS because it is completely customizeable to the exact wavelength of spectrum wished. Now as far as...

If you are familiar with the technology then you should know that it CAN act as a dehumidifier as well. There are two kinds of swamp/evap coolers. You don't want single stage swamp coolers, but two stage swamp/evap coolers can take relative humidity from 70% down to 50% by pre cooling the...

Ever touch a 100w incandescent bulb? Imagine a 600w bulb now. Also the ballast has a bunch of electronic components and at 600 watts most devices are hardly efficient and the byproduct of wasted energy is HEAT. So yeah, gets pretty damn hot. -potlike

They aren't going to see his PLANTS on FLIR they will see the heat put off by the lights. A 600w HPS ballast puts off alot of heat and if there is any extreme heat in an area of ground a heli/plane might wonder what that is. Granted it could be pumps for septic tanks and the like but yeah the...

Not trying to preach but 2 things... 1. Shouldn't grow at the parents because if you get caught depending on the state and the amount found they're the ones going to jail. 2. I know you will most likely disregard #1 so, if you're going to do it do it proper. Don't tell anyone, if you tell...

Cheap fixes 1. Go to Home Depot NOW and buy Scott's premium potting soil. It is excellent soil and cheap. 2. 85F is ok in HUMID environments for seedlings however for general veg stage you want cooler if possible. Empty a two liter bottle of pop. Fill it up with water and put in the...

Usually for indoor grows this is not a concern. Thermal imaging detects heat not light and heat is the byproduct of the electricity. It is relative to the insulation and materials such as metals in your home as well as the structural integrity of the roof itself. Thermal Infrared...

I am in agreement with some of the others that have said they weren't sure whether styrofoam was the best material choice. However I believe you are most likely not going to have a problem with it. That said very respectable grow with what you have into it. You may want to consider getting...

I said it in another post I'll say it again... Swamp cooler then you can run it even when it is hot outside. To demonstrate how a swamp cooler works take your finger and blow on it? Hot/warm/temperate right? Now take your finger put it in your mouth take it out and blow on it? Your finger...

You said you'd like to keep it low profile? Why not build a faraday cage so that way you can block infrared? That way helicopters/planes can't see your heat signature under the ground.