Arizona Growers Thread

BeaverHuntr

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I know that the store I was helping at we did a deal for 1 raptor hood, 1000w (no name) digital ballast and 1000w plantmax bulb for $420 out the door. So like beaver said...on average $250 for each...unless you ca work out a deal.
Yeah dude the store owner even told me that himself, he said he would get me the hood and the no name bulb and ballast for 420 out the door which was a pretty good in my opinion. I mean the 600W I'm selling is a combo hood, bulb, ballast The hood being name brand but not a raptor and Hydro Depot sold that package at 350 out the door shit so for less than 100 dollars more I would go with the Raptor and get that giant footprint.
 

jayco420

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I am trying to piece togeather my setup for as cheap as I can. ok so I have desided on the 1000w digi HPS package and 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 tent. realalisticly how big of an inline/exaust fan do I need and what size ducting do you think I should use ? help me out!!!!!!! anything else I should invest in for my set up also wouldbe much help. I am thinking batanicare nutes line for soil/coco grow. The other thing I get lost on is how many boosters people are using- it seems to me people use 2-3 veg/flower boosters in there grow now is that fed at the same time or spread out over stages of the phase? PH testing should i stick with liquid test or strips (pens out of the question right now)? I have not checked PPM ever , is it the same as testing PH strip/liquid ? or do i have to buy a metter. . . . . I know there are more questions in my head but for now will leave it here. Thx for the help guys.


PS Where are all the free meds its xmas should be snowing^^
 

jayco420

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OH SHIT forgot. what size hood should i be looking at to make the foot print for the tent size? i know they dif a lot just looking for a direction to head.
 

Bird Gymnastics

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I am trying to piece togeather my setup for as cheap as I can. ok so I have desided on the 1000w digi HPS package and 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 tent. realalisticly how big of an inline/exaust fan do I need and what size ducting do you think I should use ? help me out!!!!!!! anything else I should invest in for my set up also wouldbe much help. I am thinking batanicare nutes line for soil/coco grow. The other thing I get lost on is how many boosters people are using- it seems to me people use 2-3 veg/flower boosters in there grow now is that fed at the same time or spread out over stages of the phase? PH testing should i stick with liquid test or strips (pens out of the question right now)? I have not checked PPM ever , is it the same as testing PH strip/liquid ? or do i have to buy a metter. . . . . I know there are more questions in my head but for now will leave it here. Thx for the help guys.


PS Where are all the free meds its xmas should be snowing^^
I wouldn't try to run a 1000w in a 4x4 tent IMO. It tends to get really hot even with a good inline fan as an exhaust. I have seen amazing grows with a 600w but if you wanna try and run a 1000w expect to have issues. Anyways all you'll need is a 6" inline fan for exhaust or to push air threw your hood from an outside source. I use 0 boosters to my feeding regiments. I feel their is no need. If using them you need to use them at different stages in the grow. I use the bontanicare ph kit to check my ph and never really check my ppms anymore ( only because I know where my ppms are at by mixing for quite some time now.) sorry for being short but n my iPad outside and getting cold ha ha. As for hoods, I'd recommend using a great white or something of that sort...wide footprint yet no reflective for excess heat and it cools down way faster because of having less volume en most hoods.
 

BeaverHuntr

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Yeah I wouldnt run a 1000W in that small of a tent, if you dont get heat issues you might get those solar burn spots on your leaves. 600 would work perfect in your tent. Heat issues will leave with you with airy buds. My first DWC I used a 1000W in 4' wide x 6' small walk in closet everything went good but in the end my heat issues made for some airy buds.
 

jayco420

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If I went with a 4x8 tentwould that help the heat issues? reason why I am set on 1kw is I entend to expand my grow in the future to a room in my house from the tent. and will convert the tent to veg
 

irieie

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If I went with a 4x8 tentwould that help the heat issues? reason why I am set on 1kw is I entend to expand my grow in the future to a room in my house from the tent. and will convert the tent to veg
then get the 1000 when you have room for it. a 600 would be more manageable and you would need at least a 6 inch inline fan.
 

Bird Gymnastics

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A bigger tent might be better but in my experience they all tend to run hot no matter the size. You can always get a 1000w dimMable ballast, that way you don't have to spend excess money on a tent you won't need in the future. With that you can run the bulb and ballast at 600w and then in the future when you expand switch it to 1000.
 

BeaverHuntr

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A bigger tent might be better but in my experience they all tend to run hot no matter the size. You can always get a 1000w dimMable ballast, that way you don't have to spend excess money on a tent you won't need in the future. With that you can run the bulb and ballast at 600w and then in the future when you expand switch it to 1000.
Thats a damn good idea right there.
 

jayco420

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A bigger tent might be better but in my experience they all tend to run hot no matter the size. You can always get a 1000w dimMable ballast, that way you don't have to spend excess money on a tent you won't need in the future. With that you can run the bulb and ballast at 600w and then in the future when you expand switch it to 1000.
Thx I have thought about this alot only question is do I need a 600w and a 1000w bulb?
was looking into 6 or 8 in fans and ducting . thx irieie
 

BeaverHuntr

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Thx I have thought about this alot only question is do I need a 600w and a 1000w bulb?
was looking into 6 or 8 in fans and ducting . thx irieie
I use a 8'' 675 CFM fan to cool my 1000W it pretty much keeps everything cool you can touch the glass or keep your hand directly under the glass of my grow hood and feel no burn. Just to give you an idea.
 

Bird Gymnastics

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Yeah I use a 6" 450cfm but it's key to not have kinks in your ducting. I use a 6" to cool every two great white...raptors on the other hand are alot bigger in volume. I use an 8" to cool every 2 but they are on a speed controller. Realistically I could do more then 2 at full speed but the more the merrier...gotta keep the rooms cool!
 

BeaverHuntr

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Yeah I use a 6" 450cfm but it's key to not have kinks in your ducting. I use a 6" to cool every two great white...raptors on the other hand are alot bigger in volume. I use an 8" to cool every 2 but they are on a speed controller. Realistically I could do more then 2 at full speed but the more the merrier...gotta keep the rooms cool!
Thats why I want two raptor hoods the 675 CFM should cool 2 down with ease.
 

BeaverHuntr

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Oh yeah I have a question for you mofo's.
Who uses Carbon Scrubbers??
How long do they typically last?
I have had mine for about 3 years I think its on its way out.
 

Bird Gymnastics

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Thats why I want two raptor hoods the 675 CFM should cool 2 down with ease.
Oh yeah I have a question for you mofo's.
Who uses Carbon Scrubbers??
How long do they typically last?
I have had mine for about 3 years I think its on its way out.
I use carbon scrubbers but I am perplexed as you. I usually after every harvest take off the white filter and wash it but that's about it. The new best way, IMO, that s better then carbon scrubbers is uvonair...ultra violet light that neutrilizes smell.
 

BeaverHuntr

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yeah I'm in a sealed room so its not so bad but if you are walking down that hall way you can still smell some skunkyness. The carbon smell isnt as heavy as it is but I dont know if thats because im late in flower and the odor is just strong or the carbon scrubber is on its way out... Yeah I usually bring my white scrub cloth pad to work and hit it with a air compressor in the shop, knock all that dust out.
 

swaggersDlite

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some people told me about cannapassion club on 24th st. i went. the guy at the front was so rude. i know most clubs are not cool when you don't want to give them your address. but you don't have to be a dick, its ok, my partner had a meeting last week they wanted to carry our treats, but i dont think were going to go with them at all... boo the costumer service here, compassion my ass all they want is $$ with a paper trail :( :( :(
 

phxfire

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some people told me about cannapassion club on 24th st. i went. the guy at the front was so rude. i know most clubs are not cool when you don't want to give them your address. but you don't have to be a dick, its ok, my partner had a meeting last week they wanted to carry our treats, but i dont think were going to go with them at all... boo the costumer service here, compassion my ass all they want is $$ with a paper trail :( :( :(
24th and what!
 
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