June 7, 2011. Paul Hixon
If you want to save some time and money, instead of buying the equipment you need for your grow room brand new, you could buy it used. One of the things you will need to invest in is grow lights. Another thing is ducting and cooling systems for the grow lights. It is important to be able to control the temperature of the grow room. A successful grow room will have cooling systems, good grow lighting, ballasts and reflectors for that grow lighting, and a solid surface and containers to grow your plants in. When you add it all together, you could end up spending a lot of money setting up your grow room. The question is, is it really worth it to buy second hand equipment for your grow room?
It is impossible to say that you will always get a bad deal when getting second had grow room equipment. Like buying anything second hand, you may get a really good deal and be happy you did it, but for the most part it is a bad idea. Unless you are buying equipment from a friend who you know won’t sell you anything that is in poor condition, you shouldn’t buy second hand indoor gardening equipment. The risk of you getting something that you will not be happy with in the long run is just too great.
You wouldn’t buy outdoor string lights used because you wouldn’t know how long they would last. In the same way, it would not really be a good idea to get used led grow lights for your indoor garden. If you are really serious about your indoor gardening, you will want to invest in equipment that will last for the long haul. It is always a better investment to get new equipment for your grow room if you plan on taking up this hobby in a serious capacity. Even though it might sting your purse a little to begin with, you will be happy you did it in the end.
Updated June 7, 2011. Published March 18, 2011. Paul Hixon
