PeaceKiller
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Firstly, I would like to say many thanks to everyone here on MP for all the great information, from the novices to the more experienced. I've been lurking here for a few months and have learned so much. I've decided to finally make an account and share my Grow Journal in hopes to learn more as well as help my fellow members.
Now onto the good stuff
Cabinet: 16L x 20W x 40H
Lights: 3 CFL's (5500K) = Total about 85 W - about 6000 Lumens.
2 x 55W 6700K 22" CFL's on the way which will add another 8000 Lumens or so. Will post pics upon setup.
Soil: MG Garden Soil (All I had available at the time)
Light cycle is 18/6. One intake fan down low, one exhaust up top pulling hot air off the lights.
Germinated 5 CaliOrangeBud, 5 BigBud, 5 Red Shiva using paper towel technique. All 15 seeds had tap roots 2 days later, in which I planted.
2 days later, showed themselves.
About a week later (day 10) Transplanted the Shiva and COB to larger 2qt containers, as they are growing much faster then the BB.
About day 16 now and transplanted the the 5 BB to larger containers as well.
At this point, there is starting to be a noticable odor :hubba:. So what better to do than make your own scrubber. Some consider me cheap, others, practical, however whatever gets the job done is what counts. All props go to Ryoko @ Garensecure.com for the design which has great results.
1 Roll screen
1 Honeywell Activated Carbon Pre-Filter Sheet
1 Coffee can
Few Zip Ties and some Duct Tape
Total cost, about 15 bucks.
Chop ends off of the coffee can and sand down.
Zip Tie it up (I coulda ran the screen around twice, but I'm guessing the 120mm (4.75") computer exhaust fan puts out about 40-50 CFM and I wanted the least amount of obstruction as possile to allow for more airflow). Wrapped filer around about 2 times. Finished scrubber size 5" x 9"
Wow, did that thing make a difference:clap:. I do feel the air come out all around it, and the temps in the cabinet remain unchanged, perfect.
The cabinets getting crowded much faster than I anticipated (it's like times square on new years eve in there), but I hope the addition of the 2 new CFL's later this week will provide more light to help penetrate down low. No nutes yet, and not planning on any during the Veg, as everything looks well so far, I'll just let them be (if it ain't broke, don't fix it, right?).
Flowering will take place in a Hydrohut Mini. I'll deal with that when the time comes. Another 2 or 3 more weeks Veging perhaps (I will play it by ear, depending on how long I can maintain healthy plants in the cabinet). I'm looking at running a 400W HPS with electronic ballast and air coolable reflector.
Question... Do you think i need a air coolable reflector for a 400W HPS, or could I go open reflector? This will be in a 3.5' x 3.5' x 6.5' Hydrohut.
Once again, thank you to everyone.
Now onto the good stuff
Cabinet: 16L x 20W x 40H
Lights: 3 CFL's (5500K) = Total about 85 W - about 6000 Lumens.
2 x 55W 6700K 22" CFL's on the way which will add another 8000 Lumens or so. Will post pics upon setup.
Soil: MG Garden Soil (All I had available at the time)
Light cycle is 18/6. One intake fan down low, one exhaust up top pulling hot air off the lights.
Germinated 5 CaliOrangeBud, 5 BigBud, 5 Red Shiva using paper towel technique. All 15 seeds had tap roots 2 days later, in which I planted.
2 days later, showed themselves.
About a week later (day 10) Transplanted the Shiva and COB to larger 2qt containers, as they are growing much faster then the BB.
About day 16 now and transplanted the the 5 BB to larger containers as well.
At this point, there is starting to be a noticable odor :hubba:. So what better to do than make your own scrubber. Some consider me cheap, others, practical, however whatever gets the job done is what counts. All props go to Ryoko @ Garensecure.com for the design which has great results.
1 Roll screen
1 Honeywell Activated Carbon Pre-Filter Sheet
1 Coffee can
Few Zip Ties and some Duct Tape
Total cost, about 15 bucks.
Chop ends off of the coffee can and sand down.
Zip Tie it up (I coulda ran the screen around twice, but I'm guessing the 120mm (4.75") computer exhaust fan puts out about 40-50 CFM and I wanted the least amount of obstruction as possile to allow for more airflow). Wrapped filer around about 2 times. Finished scrubber size 5" x 9"
Wow, did that thing make a difference:clap:. I do feel the air come out all around it, and the temps in the cabinet remain unchanged, perfect.
The cabinets getting crowded much faster than I anticipated (it's like times square on new years eve in there), but I hope the addition of the 2 new CFL's later this week will provide more light to help penetrate down low. No nutes yet, and not planning on any during the Veg, as everything looks well so far, I'll just let them be (if it ain't broke, don't fix it, right?).
Flowering will take place in a Hydrohut Mini. I'll deal with that when the time comes. Another 2 or 3 more weeks Veging perhaps (I will play it by ear, depending on how long I can maintain healthy plants in the cabinet). I'm looking at running a 400W HPS with electronic ballast and air coolable reflector.
Question... Do you think i need a air coolable reflector for a 400W HPS, or could I go open reflector? This will be in a 3.5' x 3.5' x 6.5' Hydrohut.
Once again, thank you to everyone.
