New 4x2x6 Grow

I have 4 Seedsman seeds coming in tomorrow and at some point in the next few weeks going into a tent. So excited. To the point, looking for some general opinions on specifically either two Mars Hydro TS600s or two 250/300w hps/mh kits. Just keep researching back and forth so figured I'd see what y'all think. No wrong answers, go!

Have u looked at QB bds like budgetled or HLG

I switched from HPS to HLG bds, I diy them, all I use now

IMO the mars ts600s wont cover more than 1.5x1.5ft

If I were to pick a mars light for a 2x4 it would be the sp3000 which features far better diodes than the ts series.

Or what bob suggested.

Comes down to your wallet, if money is tight then 2x 250w hps for flower with mh bulbs for veg , if you can afford it 240-300w of Samsung or equal diodes.

Seems like 4 bulbs and two lights would run about as much as 250w of great Samsung diod QBs

Go with the qb boards they put off less heat for the size of your space.

I'm at work, but I am reading everything. I was looking for light mitigation, but honestly I'm just looking for a single decent grow and then reinvest. I could wait for the better equipment in a couple months, but lose out on a lot of the learning. I am budgeting as well, but would like to learn more before investing more. I figure one good grow would be good enough. Currently thinking Cobs or hps/mh.

Currently have 2 400w HPS/MH kits ready for purchase for lighting.
Have 4" inline fan @ 195 CFM for intake and a 6" @ 440 CFM for exhaust. Probably no filter. Any thoughts? Maybe more air movement on the intake?

I use a 6 ac infinity fan, just one for both

It's plenty for my 4x4 and 2x4 tents

It can be on average of over 100 outside over here and can get upwards of 120 for the week. The area is not AC cooled, yet, so all cooling would pretty much come from the fans.

Holly shit

I live on the surface of the sun but grow inside

But pushing and pulling hot air won't help

Be sure u have fans inside the grow area too

Good luck, those HPS light will easily add 10deg F of heat as well

I can run the intake to cooler air. That will probably be my plan. Maybe I should go with a 6" or an 8" with a higher CFM and user a smaller on the exhaust.

Go with the 6" ac infinity T5 fan. It is controllable so you can run it at half power like a 4" but with hardly a sound. Very quiet.

I run (4) qb120's in series in a 4x2x6 cabinet. Cost me around $250 for everything I needed to hang the light in the cabinet and make it work. No heat sinks required on the 120's. They seem to be working great, I'm a few weeks into flower. I couldn't find a cheaper route, especially not with the great reviews and awesome customer service.

And if your room grows or u change lights you won't have to change your exhaust.

Polyuro said:

Go with the 6" ac infinity T5 fan. It is controllable so you can run it at half power like a 4" but with hardly a sound. Very quiet.

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Polyuro said:

And if your room grows or u change lights you won't have to change your exhaust.

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Sound or smell really isn't an issue. Pretty quiet out here so just kind of out of sight out of mind. Don't mind more noise/value.

Tent should be here tomorrow and will update on ambient temps. I believe according to my research I should probably be able to get away with current lamps and lighting I have around for at least 3-4 more weeks. With this in mind I went ahead and ordered a 6" 440cfm inline fan. Figured buying smarter and on purpose might be a better idea so I will install the fan with what I currently have for lighting (about 300w worth) and work from there. Next update when tent arrives and after set up.

Tent not here, but did have the 6" 440cfm Vivosun inline fan waiting. Moves tons of air. About as loud as I thought it would be, but still within reason for my area. Was really hoping to get the tent first, but will update when next change happens.

Tent rescheduled for delivery this Friday. Also ordered a Mars Hydro TS1000 that should be here within a week. Going with QB this time as hear is my biggest enemy right now.

Also, thinking about going with a two plant grow and attempting to add a portable AC induce the tent and vent out through one of the outlets in the tent. Any thoughts or experiences with AC units and tents?

Tent and light has been set up for about a month. Went with the Mars Hydro TS1000. Minor temperature issues, but y'all helped out a ton. Appreciate y'all!

BobThe420Builder said:

I use a 6 ac infinity fan, just one for both

It's plenty for my 4x4 and 2x4 tents

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Hopefully you see this but i was wondering what a set up would look like that runs ac t6 (which I am waiting to add to my tent) for exhaust and intake, can it be done with 1 fan?