designing my box

Hi, im designing a box and could do with a bit of input on size.
I was thinking (d)1m x (w)1.5 x (h)1.8m
Sorry I don't know what that is in feet and inches.
How many plants would you put in this space? I will be using CFL for both veg and flower but will upgrade as I go.

Thanks guys

That size is good for even 600w HiD . So for CFL it would be plenty of size . Keep in mind that CFL does produce heat . I have a grow tent 1mX1mX1.8m (3x3x6) and 125w cfl( actuall wattage) was heating up my tent more than 600w HID with air cooled reflector .

Thank you, I will add ventilation and do some dry runs or bag seed runs to make sure heat isn't a problem, how many plants do you think I will get in there?

4-6 . More than that and it will be too tight . If I'll be you I would get 600w HID light .(in the perfect world you might get 400grams+ of dry grass )

Thats good as I only wanted 3 but if it fits more I will grow more I will do 2-3 first to see what space is like, I will definitely get a hid but im a little strapped for cash at the min, I will be all good in 2-3 months which is when I start upgrading. Thanks for your help, will try and rep you

My phone won't let me it doesn't let me search either which is a pain in the ads, I will do it next time on the laptop

If you going to grow 2-3 plants try SCROG . You can find more info on SCROG in plant training or in advanced growing techniques section . Light loosing it intensity with the distance , SCROG technique allows you to get better result with inferior light .

I was going to use scrog after growing a strain to get to know it, but going to go for it straight away (will probably mean a few questions, sorry lol). The trouble now is I thought my loft (attic) was big enough but it's not due to the way it was made, so now I have to do it in the shed but im scared it's going to be difficult getting temp up and down with weather and I don't quite now how to pull electric in there, im not worried about helicopters as im lining the box with that anti infrared mylar. Any tips will be most appreciated

Grow at the house in a tent .

The Mrs wont let me because of the kids
It was either loft, shed or none lol

You have less chance of getting busted if you grow at the house ...Another option is to grow outdoors . You can try auto flowering plants they grow faster because they do not relay on photoperiod . So from germination to harvest they need only 2 month 45-65 days . You not going to get much may be couple of OZ per plant at the most .

Do you think it's a bad idea? The shed is 100mm thick block wall + some as it's pebble dash then I will make the grow box inside

You can try . If you can manage the heat and odor why not . Jus do not germinate any seeds , do a dry run , just measure the temperature while lights are on and it will tell you if it is good to grow in that place .

Do you think the neighbours will smell them if I use a carbon scrubber?

Better not to scrubB the air but to ventilate it out . Make sure only to buy QUALITY filter. No name crap not going to make any difference . So I'll repeat my self again - If you want 100% odor protection only use quality components .For your grow box you can use 4" carbon filter with 150-170cfm inline fan . Place the filter inside of the grow box , place your inline fan outside of the box , connect the with short duct and blow the air in to your cabin . Make sure to place your filter in the top section of your box and make fresh air intake ( passive) on the bottom . Intake hole size can be same size as outline of your carbon filter ( side view ) , it will be small enough to keep the negative pressure , but big enough for your inline fan to work properly with out extra stress . Your cabin should be ventilated as well ( cracked window , may be ) because plants will raise humidity and high humidity will lead to the mold and loss of your future medicine .

I will be putting a dehumidifier inside the shed (not grow box) and do you have any link to the cheapest quality filter as if I done it I will end up getting a crap on, I was going to make one myself for the loft but now it's more important to control the odours. Thanks for all your help bud

I personally use Phresh carbon filter . You can get one from different hydro sites . I like www.greners.com you can try them , but best thing to do is to shop around . Phresh carbon filters are ready to go right from the box , you do not have to install any flanges also they come with prefilters so you do not have to buy one. When purchasing filter make sure to buy CARBON filter , because Phresh does make Phresh filters but they designed as intake dust protectors and have practically no odor control . There is many different kinds of inline fans on the market . I use Vortex ( fits perfectly with Phresh carbon filters) , I like it , it also comes with installation brackets and 10 year warranty . CAN brand seems to be very good as well , but I have no personal experience . One more thing if you planing to ventilate air out from the cabin ( heat management should be easier if you grow in the cabin , not in the box .) use 6" carbon filter and 6" (450 cfm ) inline fan .To suppress the sound of your inline fan you can use Phresh silencer , it does work and cuts down the noise by half ( I have 4" and 6" , very nice product ) .

Edited by RO76, 13 May 2012 - 06:05 PM.

I also want to build up my box but I am confused that I have box which have 1.345 ft and want to pt a light 23w 6500 k bulbs. Because I feel that more lights can be give a better result. What do you think that which kind of design will be suitable for that ?

I dont quite get what your asking???

I dont quite get what your asking???

I just want to make designing box according to my light consumption. What kind of design will it be suitable?