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Size and placement decisions
Placement
I have several places within my home where I could have made a growbox/closet, but I eventually chose the attic. This area has the least chance of accidental discovery, but it is still easily accessible.
Attic advantages:
It's out of the way. Even the nosiest of houseguest doesn't snoop around in your attic. There is easy access to outside venting, electrical boxes, and even a drain for flushing. The living area stays isolated from odors, light leaks, noise, etc. The attic provides natural camo for the box. Wood, insulation, electrical wires, and ductwork look right at home in an attic. Throw in some old boxes, some stored-away Christmas decorations, etc, and nothing looks awry.
Attic disadvantages:
Temperature. My attic temps range from about 10 - 130 degrees F. Just in the last two weeks, I have recorded temps from 32 to 95 degrees F. During these intense swings, the inside temp of the growbox has stayed between 68 and 80 degrees F. Insulation and ventilation are the key.
Size
For the sake of simplicity, cost, and stealthiness, I purposely limited myself to a relatively small size. I wanted an area that could be well lit with a 250 Watt HPS and hold two or three plants. Again for simplicity, there is no separate mother/clone areas. I will be growing from seeds for awhile "Just big enough, Just big enough.." was my mantra during planning...
I have a reason behind every decision I made. That doesn't mean I made the right decisions though. Remember, I'm a N00B.
Where's the KEEF?
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