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  1. August 27th, 2012, 03:35 AM #1
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    Default My new winter grow room...

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    It's almost done...Humidifier goes in later today, after work...
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    Looks awesome, how are you going to light it? LEDS would be a good option.
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    That silvery thing on top is the lighting. It's a 400 watt MH system (dimmable). I think I have the angles and calculations correct, I hope. I looked at LED's but I'd have to have them so close to the plants that I couldn't get in there and the price on those babies are a little high...My 70+ plants should be happy while it's snowing outside...
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    Impressive grow area!! I look forward to seeing it all setup with your orchids!

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    Thank you very much!! I'll definitely post pics once they're in, but I'm really dreading the move...lol!!
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    Well the move is compete! It only took about two hours...I'm happy with the results. What do you think?? Hopefully they'll be happy. I have the environment nailed at 70-80% humidity. 63F at night & 85F during the day. Light for 12 hours. Did I miss anything?
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    That looks great !! The plants at the bottom may need more light. Looks awesome at the top levels.
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    That looks great !! The plants at the bottom may need more light. Looks awesome at the top levels.
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    It's a 400 watt mh light. It should be 1100 fc at the bottom. I'll move then up if they don't like it but I don't know where...lol
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    great job...looks awesome... i wish i had the room to do this...where were your plants before?....they might take a bit to adjust but ill bet they will love it...
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    Quote Originally Posted by AtantaR View Post
    great job...looks awesome... i wish i had the room to do this...where were your plants before?....they might take a bit to adjust but ill bet they will love it...
    I had them outside in the greenhouse. It's starting to get colder outside so I thought I'd better being them inside.
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