Grow Tent Setup

Workflow

1. 1

   Select Tent Size and Ventilation CFM

   2 hours

   Match tent cubic feet to plant count, calculate exhaust CFM for heat removal, and plan intake passive or active for negative pressure.

   Grow Tent Ventilation CFMGrow Room Calculator

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2. 2

   Size Grow Light PAR and DLI Target

   2 hours

   Calculate fixture PAR at canopy height, convert PPFD to DLI for crop photoperiod, and hang lights at calculated distance.

   Grow Light PAR CalculatorPPFD to DLI Converter

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3. 3

   Install Tent, Ducting, and Timer

   1 day

   Assemble tent, mount exhaust and carbon filter, wire timer for 18/6 or 12/12 photoperiod, verify tent negative pressure.

   Grow Tent Ventilation CFMEbb-and-Flow Timer Calculator

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4. 4

   Verify Temperature, Humidity, and DLI

   2 hours

   Run lights full cycle, measure canopy temp and RH, confirm DLI matches calculator target, adjust fan speed on controller.

   PPFD to DLI ConverterGrow Light PAR Calculator

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Tools Used

• Grow Light PAR Calculator
  Primary

  Sizes LED or HID fixture wattage and hang height for target canopy PPFD.

• Grow Tent Ventilation CFM
  Primary

  Calculates exhaust fan CFM for heat and humidity control in sealed tent.

• PPFD to DLI Converter
  Supporting

  Converts PPFD and photoperiod hours to daily light integral for crop targets.

• Ebb-and-Flow Timer Calculator
  Reference

  Sets flood-drain or photoperiod timer intervals for automated tent operation.

Reference Materials

• Stabilize pH First

  Adjust pH before adding nutrients — pH drift after mixing wastes expensive inputs.

• Root Zone Temp

  Keep reservoir 65–70°F — warmer water holds less oxygen and invites root rot.

• Electrical Safety

  Drip loops on all cords entering reservoirs and GFCI on every outlet.

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