Grow Box questions

glasshouse · #1 (**permalink**) 05-30-2002, 11:51 PM

I want to construct a lightproof box to grow 2 plants at a time approx 2 foot x 4 foot.
What is best material to use?
What type of lights and how many would i need?
How many fans would i need? Would I need intake and exhaust fans or would just exhaust do?
Can i use the fans that are used in computers I have a budget of £500

vatoloco · #2 (**permalink**) 05-31-2002, 08:40 AM

Get some black plastic sheeting to cover it...the more mils the better. You could probably fit 2 flouro fixtures in it so four 4' flouros or a HID...depending on how much height you have to work with. Just an exhaust fan is fine if you decide to use flourescent lighting. Make sure there is some holes to draw air in.

NdicaBud · #3 (**permalink**) 05-31-2002, 09:01 AM

High density 3/4 particle board..

1 250w HPS ballast kit..,bulb..

2-3 fans,new, high volume pc/case fans will work with 12vdc transformer/power pack..120vac fans of same size are ideal..

This size of box works well for flowering early clones,,or for full scrOG grow..

Panhead · #4 (**permalink**) 05-31-2002, 04:21 PM

High

My chambers are 3'x4'x7' high
I got 400watt Metal Halide with 3 puter fans..2 fans are intake an 1 fan is exhaust..I change this in the winter months..then I use 1 small household fan to keep all the air moving..Hope this helps ya out..

420men · #5 (**permalink**) 08-10-2009, 05:08 PM

dont use partical board cause it holds to much mostuire

420men · #6 (**permalink**) 08-10-2009, 05:12 PM

find an old cabinet an convert it into a growbox using a two chambers 1 for veg. 1 for flowering ,hps and metal halide work best for growing

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#1 (permalink) 05-30-2002, 11:51 PM
glasshouse Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 38	Grow Box questions I want to construct a lightproof box to grow 2 plants at a time approx 2 foot x 4 foot. What is best material to use? What type of lights and how many would i need? How many fans would i need? Would I need intake and exhaust fans or would just exhaust do? Can i use the fans that are used in computers I have a budget of £500

#2 (permalink) 05-31-2002, 08:40 AM
vatoloco Old School Stoner Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Vancouver BC Canada: Amsterdam of North America Posts: 1,334	Get some black plastic sheeting to cover it...the more mils the better. You could probably fit 2 flouro fixtures in it so four 4' flouros or a HID...depending on how much height you have to work with. Just an exhaust fan is fine if you decide to use flourescent lighting. Make sure there is some holes to draw air in. __________________ Most users ever online was 2,685, 03-05-2009 at 11:07 PM. When I joined this site it hadn't reached over 2,000 blades.

#3 (permalink) 05-31-2002, 09:01 AM
NdicaBud Old School Stoner Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cheddarland Posts: 1,133	No Problem High density 3/4 particle board.. 1 250w HPS ballast kit..,bulb.. 2-3 fans,new, high volume pc/case fans will work with 12vdc transformer/power pack..120vac fans of same size are ideal.. This size of box works well for flowering early clones,,or for full scrOG grow.. __________________ Newbie at Growing, try Grasscity sponsored FAQ's at www.overgrow.com/faq/browse.php Fight Against Cannabis Laws at norml.org Peace..with Bud...NOT...Police the Bud

#4 (permalink) 05-31-2002, 04:21 PM
Panhead Moderator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Land of the quiet GIANTS Posts: 318	High My chambers are 3'x4'x7' high I got 400watt Metal Halide with 3 puter fans..2 fans are intake an 1 fan is exhaust..I change this in the winter months..then I use 1 small household fan to keep all the air moving..Hope this helps ya out.. __________________ Click here to visit Panheads Place Panheads Biker Forums Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans!!! ~Panhead~

#5 (permalink) 08-10-2009, 05:08 PM
420men Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 8	Re: No Problem dont use partical board cause it holds to much mostuire

#6 (permalink) 08-10-2009, 05:12 PM
420men Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 8	Re: Grow Box questions find an old cabinet an convert it into a growbox using a two chambers 1 for veg. 1 for flowering ,hps and metal halide work best for growing

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