Input for a First Timer

Hey everybody, how's it going?

Long time lurker, first time poster/grower. So not long ago I finally decided I'd be better off in the long run if I just grew 2-3 plants for my own use in my closet. So last Friday I put a few seeds a friend gave me into a paper towel and by Sunday morning they were well on their way. I had actually forgotten about them until that point so I rushed to Home Depot and just picked up some Miracle Gro and one of those quick and easy light strips you mount under a cabinet or something. Wasn't how I planned things originally but you make do with what you can get in a hurry I suppose.

Anyway here's how they were when I got home from work tonight.


I think it's going well so far, but then again this is my first time. Basically my reason for posting here is my time concern. I have a huge closet but I don't want to dedicate it all to growing. I know I want to go with a chamber of some kind but I'm not sure if I have the time to fabricate one myself or if I should just purchase some sort of container and fit it to serve my needs.

This is the area I'll be working in. It measures out about 7 1/2 ft tall, 4 1/2 ft of width, and 5 ft of depth.


And tonight on my way home I picked up the lights I'll be using to start with once I have A chamber.

So any thoughts? Ideas? Constructive pieces of criticism?

 

Well I decided against the divider idea. Stealth isn't an issue at all but I just didn't feel comfortable having part of my closet walled off with black tarps. Good advice though.

I did go down to Lowe's again today to get some zip ties and an extension cord and they had this cabinet which is usually $190 on sale for $20 since it had been returned.



It's missing the screws and hinges for the doors but with the measurements it should fit nicely against my back wall and not look quite as weird as the 2x2's. And I plan on dividing it into two sections for now but the height gives me enough room to add another later on. I was thinking about just getting two small fans and positioning them at the top of the cabinet and have one blowing in air, while the other pulls it out. That seem like a sound move to anyone?

 

Ah, good idea. I have a friend who's garage looks like the return center for TigerDirect so I'm hoping he might have a few spare when I head over later on.

Here's the frame of the closet.



I'm all tapped out of cash till tomorrow at least, but I hope to pick up the hinges for the doors later this week.

Now you can see the sort of light set up I'm going to be using above. Would anyone here recommend some type of pulley system? Or am I better off using some type of adjustable brackets on the sides?

 

Well he didn't have the fans but he did have a mylar blanket. So, tonight when I get off I'm going to use that to line the top portion, and then attempt to mount the lights.

I was wondering if you guys think these fans might work?

Ultra Performance 120mm Case Fan Bundle - Buy One Get One Free at TigerDirect.com

And here's how its looking so far.




I'm not going to mount the doors until after I apply the mylar and some weather stripping, so until later this week I'm just using a very dark towel to cover the front. Not ideal by any means but it's coming together.

 

Alright, well those are ordered. I have another question though if no one minds.

I'm worried about the odor. Granted I live in a house far away from the road and neighbors but I still don't want my room to reek. I'm only growing the three for now so I was wondering what to expect in terms of smell? Should I go ahead and start working on some DIY Carbon Filter?

 

Thanks for the quick reply. Yeah, I actually have been checking out his threads. He's a God amongst men it seems. His threads are insanely detailed. He's like the miracle worker for stoners.

I had another question while I'm at it. When it comes to lining the inside of my cabinet, I was planning on using the survival blanket my friend gave me but I was curious as to the best way to mount it? Should I just use some type of 3M spray adhesive? Will the chemicals in the glue pose any problems down the line?

And how worried should I be when it comes to Light Proofing the box? Since it's basically a cabinet inside a closet, with both doors shut I don't see how any light could get in.

 

Speed, you rock man.

Anyone care to comment on this picture. I'm a little concerned about the one of the left. Should it be so droopy? I've been giving them a small amount of water each day and was curious if maybe that one had received too much?

 

Maybe this will work

 

Wow, did not know that. Thanks man. Speed, you're now my board buddy. Good looking out man.