Super cheap grow room!

hippie john · #1 (**permalink**) 03-15-2003, 11:27 AM

This grow room is made of cardboard and 1" styrofoam boards. the walls are lined with aluminum foil and its lit by a 100W Hps mini system. the dimensions are 2' x 2' x 3'. It also has 2 computer fans, 1 intake/ 1 outtake. the whole thing is held together with duct tape.

sidious · #2 (**permalink**) 03-15-2003, 06:01 PM

mmm....kida small in the height tepartment is it not....by the time you have a pot in there and then the max height of the plant and then the light and the distance needed from the light......i'd go for closer to 4'......Peace out.....Sid

hippie john · #3 (**permalink**) 03-16-2003, 03:47 AM

I think you could squeek by if you go Scrog.

unoit · #4 (**permalink**) 03-16-2003, 10:22 PM

HIGH All, me I'd get rid of the aluminum foil which isn't as reflective as white paint. Flat white paint would be a much better reflector.

Here's a reflective index of material.

Black less than 10%
Aluminium Foil 35-55%
Semi-gloss White Paint 55-80%
White/Black/White Film 70-80%
Flat White Paint 75-80%
Polystyrene Foam Sheeting 75-85%
Mylar Sheeting (either type) 90-92%

hippie john · #5 (**permalink**) 03-17-2003, 02:59 AM

yeah, i think flat white paint would be best and cheapest. (unless you have some leftover mylar lying around).

vatoloco · #6 (**permalink**) 04-11-2003, 08:14 AM

A 1000W would burn that box down.

TooSicKs · #7 (**permalink**) 04-11-2003, 08:57 AM

I've been considering getting some of that yellow foam insulation paneling , the stuff with the shiny metallic coating, some duct tape and glue, and building something like 2x2x6' and doing shop-lights vertical in each corner on a turntable. Maybe this week i'll pick up some insulation board and build up a box.

Peace

hippie john · #8 (**permalink**) 04-11-2003, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by vatoloco
A 1000W would burn that box down.

it says 100w not 1000w

dragoon990 · #9 (**permalink**) 04-12-2003, 12:53 AM

hehaeaheahahaooo.. i thought it said 1000watt too.. im sorry.. that just seemed really hilarious..

PS. Im StonEd

pece,

dragoon

vatoloco · #10 (**permalink**) 04-14-2003, 12:46 AM

doh, musta been stoned

HIGHskool · #11 (**permalink**) 04-15-2003, 08:08 AM

nice idea but way to small man needs to be like a foot or two taller definitely

Dale24 · #12 (**permalink**) 04-22-2003, 01:12 PM

yea.
definately gotta go BIGGER!!

Iron Seed · #13 (**permalink**) 04-25-2003, 01:44 AM

My set up is 2x2x5. I have 11,000 lumens of flouros. on one female that just produce almost 4 ozs. of very potent bud. You might want to take the top off to give it more room. But, I just wanted to let you know it can be done.

Iron Seed · #14 (**permalink**) 04-25-2003, 01:47 AM

Oh yeah!!!! Use mylar for your reflective!!!!! It is CHEAP and works the best. Go to a party supply store and ask for " silver coated mylar".

hippie john · #15 (**permalink**) 07-28-2003, 10:22 AM

if you do a ScrOG, you can get away with 2 ft

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#2 (permalink) 03-15-2003, 06:01 PM
sidious Old School Stoner Join Date: May 2002 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago IL Posts: 7,338	mmm....kida small in the height tepartment is it not....by the time you have a pot in there and then the max height of the plant and then the light and the distance needed from the light......i'd go for closer to 4'......Peace out.....Sid __________________ www.geocities.com/quickgrowguide/ "The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is like an eggs-and-ham breakfast: the chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'."

#3 (permalink) 03-16-2003, 03:47 AM
hippie john Old School Stoner Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Earth Posts: 3,822	I think you could squeek by if you go Scrog. __________________ Cheap Grow Supplies \|\|\| Grow Box Design Guide Save a tree, wipe your ass with a spotted owl.

#4 (permalink) 03-16-2003, 10:22 PM
unoit Fresh Air Inspector Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: The WET Coast CANADA Posts: 5,917	HIGH All, me I'd get rid of the aluminum foil which isn't as reflective as white paint. Flat white paint would be a much better reflector. Here's a reflective index of material. Black less than 10% Aluminium Foil 35-55% Semi-gloss White Paint 55-80% White/Black/White Film 70-80% Flat White Paint 75-80% Polystyrene Foam Sheeting 75-85% Mylar Sheeting (either type) 90-92% __________________ Need some good reading..check out the links. Links, Guides, and Troubleshooting One of the best guides Old Farmer's Almanac

#5 (permalink) 03-17-2003, 02:59 AM
hippie john Old School Stoner Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Earth Posts: 3,822	yeah, i think flat white paint would be best and cheapest. (unless you have some leftover mylar lying around). __________________ Cheap Grow Supplies \|\|\| Grow Box Design Guide Save a tree, wipe your ass with a spotted owl.

#6 (permalink) 04-11-2003, 08:14 AM
vatoloco Old School Stoner Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Vancouver BC Canada: Amsterdam of North America Posts: 1,334	A 1000W would burn that box down. __________________ 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.

#7 (permalink) 04-11-2003, 08:57 AM
TooSicKs Old School Stoner Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,092	I've been considering getting some of that yellow foam insulation paneling , the stuff with the shiny metallic coating, some duct tape and glue, and building something like 2x2x6' and doing shop-lights vertical in each corner on a turntable. Maybe this week i'll pick up some insulation board and build up a box. Peace __________________ "They taste like crap! What are these mints called?" "Excre-Mints" "I Think I Thought Therefore I Thought I Was" "Is it stoned in here or is it just me?" "One out of every four people is suffering from some form of mental illness. Check three friends. If they're OK, then it's you." "Cuz' tha weedflo don't stop an they ain' no cops, bustin people tokin in they own box, ya wanna know was up ya wanna know where I'll be, I be chillin up in Ol'skool-B"

#9 (permalink) 04-12-2003, 12:53 AM
dragoon990 Be wise, LEGALIZE! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 124	LOL hehaeaheahahaooo.. i thought it said 1000watt too.. im sorry.. that just seemed really hilarious.. PS. Im StonEd pece, dragoon __________________ We want legalization, decriminalization and emancipation for all those sentenced to incarceration for participation!!

#10 (permalink) 04-14-2003, 12:46 AM
vatoloco Old School Stoner Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Vancouver BC Canada: Amsterdam of North America Posts: 1,334	doh, musta been stoned __________________ 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.

#11 (permalink) 04-15-2003, 08:08 AM
HIGHskool Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 46	nice idea but way to small man needs to be like a foot or two taller definitely

#12 (permalink) 04-22-2003, 01:12 PM
Dale24 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3	yea. definately gotta go BIGGER!!

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#13 (permalink) 04-25-2003, 01:44 AM
Iron Seed The New Velvet Elvis Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lowprofile Tijuana Bordello Posts: 81	My set up is 2x2x5. I have 11,000 lumens of flouros. on one female that just produce almost 4 ozs. of very potent bud. You might want to take the top off to give it more room. But, I just wanted to let you know it can be done. __________________ " If yer gonna be dumb, ya gotta be tough" "The greatest service rendered any country, is to add a useful plant to it's culture"....Thomas Jefferson (President and well known HEMP farmer....)

#14 (permalink) 04-25-2003, 01:47 AM
Iron Seed The New Velvet Elvis Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lowprofile Tijuana Bordello Posts: 81	Oh yeah!!!! Use mylar for your reflective!!!!! It is CHEAP and works the best. Go to a party supply store and ask for " silver coated mylar". __________________ " If yer gonna be dumb, ya gotta be tough" "The greatest service rendered any country, is to add a useful plant to it's culture"....Thomas Jefferson (President and well known HEMP farmer....)

#15 (permalink) 07-28-2003, 10:22 AM
hippie john Old School Stoner Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Earth Posts: 3,822	if you do a ScrOG, you can get away with 2 ft __________________ Cheap Grow Supplies \|\|\| Grow Box Design Guide Save a tree, wipe your ass with a spotted owl.