First Time Dwc and drip setup

[Redey3d]

Hey guys 

 

I've decided to try my hand at hydroponics after only ever doing outside grows in soil. 

 

I'm thinking of going with DWC and drip combo to add a cheap insurance just in case one decides to shit itself. This will be a DIY project growing in a 36 inch high, 16 inch wide and 30 inch deep cupboard. I was wondering if you guys could help in the setup and recommend me the best 'bits and pieces' for my grow.

 

I've decided to grow Barney farm - pineapple express auto as it stays nice and small.

 

I was thinking that LED may be the best option for lighting to cancel added heat (Queensland).  I need help in deciding what would be the best LED , reflective panels, nutes and where to get small carbon filter and airpumps from. 

 

Cheers

 

[nici]

Dont bother with the drip/DWC combo it's a waste of time.  Just hand feed the net pots until the roots break through the bottom or sides then go straight to DWC.  Airpumps - get them from a pet store as theyre cheaper then from a hydro store.  As for the other stuff got down to your local hydro store and they'll point you in the right direction with what you need.

[Redey3d]

Just interested to know why would it be a waste of time? 

 

Where does everyone get their LED lights from? And would a ufo be my best bet for my small grow space?

[Redey3d]

I was considering the Cidly apollo 8 with 90 degree led angle. Would this be to big for my grow size? Would it cause burn?

 

http://www.cidly.com/Apollo.html#s6

[Naycha]

Top feeding is not necessary in DWC as the netpot is either being splashed by or is suspended in the water.

 

The majority of growers here use HID lighting, I don't recommend any type of LED.

 

Naycha

[haze420mist]

Yea mate LED really isn't ideal for growing cannabis still a new technology in the growing arena trying to make a name for itself and poor uneducated people fall for the so called great specifications of no heat, less power consumption, and don't do any of there own research into what they are actually paying for.

 

Hope this helps haze

[Redey3d]

Alright how about somthing like 23W cfl bulbs ? 

 

Do you guys have any recommendation for the size of grow I'd be doing?

[The Stoned Jester]

heya mate ive got a small cupboard going atm and im only using a 80w Philips CFL

 

http://glandorehydro.com/KIT-PHILIPS-80W-COMPACT-FLUORO-CFL-SHADE-WITH-STANDARD-POWER-SOCKET.html

 

this thing is amazing its doing me justice so far.