To tent or not to tent???

Ive decided to make a 6x15 space in a bedroom my flower area. I haven't really looked for tents that size but I do have a 8x4 that I could setup.

My limited experience with tents is they can become cramped super fast. So I'm thinking of going w/o.

Thoughts? Advantages or Disadvantages?

Thanks

tents get cramped and hot.

if you have room to grow without the tents and still create the correct environment, that is the route i would take.

i just got rid of my last tent...

Hi Waterdog,
I've been growing since 1975 and never used a tent. Well never a commercial tent. My last grow space was a bedroom. I built my own flower "tent" using 2x2 frames covered by panda plastic. Then had the veg area be in the rest of the room.

Currently am setting up a new room which is 7'x8' and I'll build a small veg area inside and the rest will be my bloom room.

I'm a big guy and the idea of trying to work in a little tent is unappealing. Plus some have had outgassing issues and well, it just seems like a hassle. I'd rather build a space to the exact dimensions that I choose.
Cheers,
JD

there are advantages to both, a tent lets you control the environment a little more closely, contains odor better, and has built in reflective surfaces. they also come with premade holes for ducting.
building your own area, or using an open area allows you to space the plants where you want them, allows you to work on them easier, but you have to cool the whole area, and contain the odor somehow. you also have to try to use reflective materials where ever you can, and make sure you have good light placement to cover the larger space.

Pretty much decided no tent 4x8 area that I can always sneak a few extra plants in If need arises. I only wanna run 2 lights for flower

what kind of lights? 2 600s would being pushing it at the outside edges. 2 QB's with strips to fill in would cost more initially, but would save you a lot on electric, and be easier to cool

Roger A. Shrubber said:

what kind of lights? 2 600s would being pushing it at the outside edges. 2 QB's with strips to fill in would cost more initially, but would save you a lot on electric, and be easier to cool

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Honestly still kicking that around, I thought about the Gavita on a light rail, I'm guessing that will get me 10-12 feet not really sure as Ive never seen a rail in action.

I like the idea of 2 of these https://growerslights.com/products/horticulture-lighting-group-600h-quantum-board-led-kit but 3 is probably what I'd need. I'm waiting for a guy on the board that builds them to give me an idea of costs. I'm still along way with current grow but trying to get it all set up and on schedule as I have plants itching to get outta the veg room.

HLG makes good stuff, can't go wrong

WaterDog said:

I thought about the Gavita on a light rail, I'm guessing that will get me 10-12 feet not really sure as Ive never seen a rail in action.

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Good morning Water Dog,
I'm a light mover guy. Used them in a variety of settings. For covering a long rectangular area I prefer multiple lights. I had a 12' wide flower room awhile back. Used a standard "light rail" and added the 6' extension. That allows you to use only one motor to drive two light trolleys. I had a 600 HPS and 400 mh at each end moving back and forth only about two feet. Very good coverage.

Many people scoff at them but I feel they have their purpose. When starting a grow with small plants you can use the mover to concentrate lights over smaller area with the capability to expand movement and turn on more lights as plants grow and need more room. They are as useful as your creativity allows. And yes...you can lower lights a bit without burn.
Cheers,
JD