T5 for veg hps for flowering. First grow.

[Markus]

G'day all.

Been researching for my first grow. I have some northern lights female auto flower seeds. Want to keep in quite simple.

 

I plan on starting with one plant only. Germinate in a jiffy and straight into 12l gro bag of canna terra professional.

 

I have 4 x 2ft 55w T5s 6500k that I planned on keeping nice and close to the plant during the veg stage that should only take a couple of wks. Just using a couple of desk fans for ventilation as they shouldn't get too warm.

 

When the plant starts flowering I planned on changing the bulbs to 2700k ones and hanging vertically for side lighting. Looking at hanging over the top a 250 watt hps in a cool tube with reflector with 5-6 inch fan and ducting out. Will have the desk fans there also.

 

This will all be in a closet 160cm H x 60 cm W x 160 cm L.

 

Does anyone think I'll run into problems with this setup or can I do it better? I've done a lot of reading but it can get quite confusing as everyone has a different opinion.

 

Thanks for reading.

[Markus]

Also wanted to add that the most is I'll ever have is 2 plants going. That's why it's just a small setup. Thanks

[OldManDallas]

Hey Markus. I'm currently using only one T5 twin 55w globes for seedling/clones and for semi veg and finding the T5 pretty good, i only have 3 plants in a small tent 80 x 45 x 80.

 

But if you have 4 T5's in that space it should be good for veg for sure but I would go a 400w hps cool tube in that space for later.

 

Good Luck..

 

OMD.

[Markus]

400 hps for flowering? My only concern is heat. I've never even seen or used them so I have no idea how much heat to expect really.

[OldManDallas]

Being a cool tube they are very cool compared to one that doesn't have a cool tube.

 

I've grown in a closet that size many a times and haven't had an issue with a 400w as long as you have adequate air flow.

 

You can touch the glass tube and it feels warm but not hot..

 

OMD.

[Markus]

Ok no worries! Also I won't be growing in a tent as no tent is that thin. Is it a good idea to line the walls and sliding door with something reflective? That is something I haven't looked into too much. Cheers

[OldManDallas]

You can paint your closet flat white if you can or buy some Panda Film and line the closet with it panda film can be found at a grow shop or fleebay.

Edited January 28, 2017 by OldManDallas

[Markus]

Much appreciated mate!

[Gazza2001au]

Markus the thing about wardrobes or cupboards is the timber heats up and acts like a heater, i grew a beautiful Northern Lights in a old tall boy draws i used a 175w MH and it was unbelievably hot in there i just couldn't control the warmth from the lamp radiating heat to the wood if u can try buy a grow tent the canvas doesn't heat up as much as chip board or plywood

[Markus]

Hey Gazza. Do you think doing what OMD recommended and covering the walls with the panda film would help? I'm hoping the cool tube will help also. I guess the only way to know for sure is to try