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    Setting up new grow... your thoughts and advice.

    You'll want to go: Carbon Filter -> Fan -> duct (only if you can't fit filter onto cooltube)-> cooltube -> duct-out Yeah and depending on what fans you use, you want slightly negative pressure so air doesn't push at the walls and let non-filtered air out. Not so much that you walls come in...
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    Dual Arc or HPS for flower?

    Dual arc bulbs are an awesome concept but the amount of lumens that are let out is far less compared to HPS bulbs (about 1/3 i think). So the weight of your overall yield will be much lighter but the potency, flavor and smell is said to be much greater! Although i have had friends who have tried...
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    Setting up new grow... your thoughts and advice.

    I have canna coco which is similar and it is AMAZING soil, so yes the terra pro version is great! I have a similar grow with a 400W, i fit 7 plants in 5 gallon pots in there with a 150mm x 600mm carbon filter (more than enough), with a 200cfm fan for filter as well as 1 small 50W intake...
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    Upgrade?

    Oh that makes sense thanks ill take that into consideration about a fan upgrade too :) Which version of hood is better? there are 2 types there (in the 4 links). Thankyou :))
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    Best bang for my buck for $400

    Well you have to think of the dimensions of the box/grow room in order to figure out the sort of ventilation you need. You should replace the whole volume of air at least 15-20 times per hour (2-3 times every 10 minutes). Then you need a 400w light with a reflector of some sort. A cool tube...
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    Upgrade?

    Hey i currently have a 400W HPS in a air cooled reflector. 1 x 100mm fan cooler fan 1 x 125mm intake fan 1 x 200cfm exhaust fan on 150mm x 500mm carbon filter I want to upgrade to a 1000W light kit, my grow area is 4'x4'x6.5' (1.2x1.2x2M) For a reflector (cool tube) what is the best...
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    how many plants for 4x4 vertical grow?

    I have a 4'x4'x6.5' tent, cooltube 1000W, 7 plants in 5 gallon, simple A&B nutrients, AK-47, 400CFM exhaust on 150mm x 500mm carbon filter. 1 x 125mm fan intake 1 x 100mm fan cooltube. I reckon veg for 7 weeks then flower for 5 (keep looking with magnify-glass for those red-amber...
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    Aquarium Ph, TDS tester| SOIL & WATER???

    Hey growers from around the world :) I've been growing some really nice AK-47 in a grow tent under my 1000W and i believe i am in need of a PH and TDS meter and was having a look around. Is this Water tester meter alright? How/would i be able test the soil...
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    Help please ...Ready to grow :D.. Its urgent but you know.. theyll just die..:(.. hah

    Wow Thanks for the nice information hum +rep for such a fast reply!! HAHA looks like i needa buy a that multi unit measuring device i skipped out on .......... even PH ....... But dw hahah i was gonna get ph in 3 days :) Hmm for now i guess ill just plant it, water till run off, and add 42 ml...
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    Help please ...Ready to grow :D.. Its urgent but you know.. theyll just die..:(.. hah

    After ages i've finally found the time to get my equpiment to get some fat bud!!!! :D I got atm: 400W light, reflector, ballast 1 x fan cooling light 1x fan for intake 1 x 400cfm fan for 6" x 500mm Carbon filter 1 x 1.2mx1.2x2M tent (like 4'x4'x6' ?) 5 x like 15L or 4 gallons i think 100L of...
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    Equipment check :) So ClosE!! XDDDD

    The timer is (30 amp switching/10 amp running) 240V Are you saying i cannot plug this into the wall in Australia and NOT have my 400W work , is it just dangerous, ive already turned it on to make sure globe was alright?
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    Equipment check :) So ClosE!! XDDDD

    Thanks @Legallyflying :D You reckon a (200cfm) be alright with the 150mm x 500mm Carbon filter instead of the 400cfm? without the Controller? Like this...
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    Equipment check :) So ClosE!! XDDDD

    bump Now growing Mango not white widow :3 1. Will the 400 cfm inline exhaust fan be over kill? And is it loud? Floor boards are thin as F#4k :P 2. Would a 400W still be alright in a 1.2mx1.2mx2m tent growing mango? 3. Canna Terra Pro Or Canna Coco Coir? SERIOUSLY THANKS EVERYONE!!!
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    Equipment check :) So ClosE!! XDDDD

    Righto got it, Thanks guys :D I do however have one morequestion, Will the 400 cfm inline exhaust fan be over kill? And is it loud? Floor boards are thin as F#4k :P
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    Equipment check :) So ClosE!! XDDDD

    Hey everyone i'm really excited as i have finally found the time to do my first proper grow :) I've helped a few other growers out around me, but only by simply watering them and fertilizing as instruction and i decided I'd have my own grow for alot of bud :D Anyway after quite a bit of research...
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    First Grow Set-up, Help please

    Since Nutrients are essential is CoCo Peat.....................: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/SRI-LANKA-PEAT-COCO-PEAT-BAG-50-LITRE-HYDROPONIC-MEDIUM-/320596604934?pt=AU_Seed_Starting_Hydroponics&hash=item4aa50bf806 the only soil/medium i'll need besides nutrients (as in im growing with soil, NOT...
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    4x4 tent need fan

    buy a carbon filter 6" should be fine, or make your own (search DIY carbon filter) or buy a ozone generator (cant remember where but somehwere in these forums a guy found a $100 that works really really well.
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    First Grow Set-up, Help please

    I think what the deal is with positive/negative pressure systems is that positive pressure systems can render filters useless, let me explain. When pressure inside a room is much larger than outside of the room Positive pressure is achieved (more intake than exhaust). Positive Pressure, forces...
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    First Grow Set-up, Help please

    Sweet so all i need is: Have: 1. 400 & 1000W light/Ballast/Hood/Reflector 2. 2 x fans 100/125mm, 2500rpm - Cool tube 3. Timer Getting: 4. Tent 1.2x1.2x2m (4'x4'x6.5') 5. 6"x20" Carbon filter 6. 6" 400CFM Fan for filter - exhaust 7. 1 x 200mm Case fan - intake 8. Ph tester 9. Soil - Prelite...
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    What is REALLY the best way to vent?

    Yeah this guy is right my mistake :DD!!!
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