I would like to make my cabinet more effient. Below is the construction and measurements of everything. I have added a few recent photo's to see its current state.* I havn't been seeing the production I have expected nor desired out of my setup and I am asking for your advice.* I want this setup to gain its full potential and give me some full healthy plants that are more rewarding.*
The first 3 grows have been sub-par in my eyes.* Plants have all been different strains yet all have the same small stature and lacking a yield.* Fox Farms Ocean soil and Fox Farm liquid fert schedule followed to the T.* The floor is now open for discussion.
Hey guys, been a long time but back with a new name for security reasons.* Figured I would share the progress I've made with my newly revamped grow cab I have been working on the past few weeks.* Since I had a very similar setup in the past I already had all I needed.* I had been eyeing this cabinet by Coleman, found at Lowes in the garage storage isle.* With a 75/25 split it gives me enough room at veg 6 plants in an area 16"Wx18"L under 8 26 watt CFL bulbs and a home made hood.* Controlling airflow are two 4" cpu fans, found on ebay, wired to an adjustable converter found at The Home Depot.* Those 4 ladies are Dutch Passion Power Plant at 11 days. Into the flower room, measuring 18" deep X 29" wide being able to adjust my light up to near 60".* Using flat white paint on all the walls for easy clean up/repaint if necessary.* I have used mylar in the past and find it to time hard to keep clean and from tearing.* I picked up some white duct tape to seal all my perimeter joints and around my filters to keep all light leaks and SMELL leaks to a minimum.* Airflow for the inlet and filters are 5" cpu fans found on ebay, wired to adjustable converters like the veg room.* For lighting I have a 250w HPS purchased from insidesun.* My previous grows that had 6 plants going yield me approx 4-6 oz under this light.* Contemplating going up to a 400w HPS tho.* Weather stripping is used at all edges to block all light and air leaks, I have a few areas to touch up but this is a must when you are trying to keep thing as stealth as possible.* I included a picture of the back of the cabinet as well showing some home made hoods out of cardboard to block the light down off the wall and a DIY odor neutrilizer built from this site as well, which works almost too well to be honest, no ones garage smells that good, haha.* If anything some of you may be able to take some things from my build and put it to use on yours.* Any input is welcome as long as its good, .
The first 3 grows have been sub-par in my eyes.* Plants have all been different strains yet all have the same small stature and lacking a yield.* Fox Farms Ocean soil and Fox Farm liquid fert schedule followed to the T.* The floor is now open for discussion.
Hey guys, been a long time but back with a new name for security reasons.* Figured I would share the progress I've made with my newly revamped grow cab I have been working on the past few weeks.* Since I had a very similar setup in the past I already had all I needed.* I had been eyeing this cabinet by Coleman, found at Lowes in the garage storage isle.* With a 75/25 split it gives me enough room at veg 6 plants in an area 16"Wx18"L under 8 26 watt CFL bulbs and a home made hood.* Controlling airflow are two 4" cpu fans, found on ebay, wired to an adjustable converter found at The Home Depot.* Those 4 ladies are Dutch Passion Power Plant at 11 days. Into the flower room, measuring 18" deep X 29" wide being able to adjust my light up to near 60".* Using flat white paint on all the walls for easy clean up/repaint if necessary.* I have used mylar in the past and find it to time hard to keep clean and from tearing.* I picked up some white duct tape to seal all my perimeter joints and around my filters to keep all light leaks and SMELL leaks to a minimum.* Airflow for the inlet and filters are 5" cpu fans found on ebay, wired to adjustable converters like the veg room.* For lighting I have a 250w HPS purchased from insidesun.* My previous grows that had 6 plants going yield me approx 4-6 oz under this light.* Contemplating going up to a 400w HPS tho.* Weather stripping is used at all edges to block all light and air leaks, I have a few areas to touch up but this is a must when you are trying to keep thing as stealth as possible.* I included a picture of the back of the cabinet as well showing some home made hoods out of cardboard to block the light down off the wall and a DIY odor neutrilizer built from this site as well, which works almost too well to be honest, no ones garage smells that good, haha.* If anything some of you may be able to take some things from my build and put it to use on yours.* Any input is welcome as long as its good, .