Little help on constructing a grow box.

Discussion in 'First Time Marijuana Growers' started by hopscotch123, Jul 23, 2015.

  1. New person on the forum, read through a lot of topics and think I have got most of it worked out.


    I have a 400w grow light kit on the way: Wing reflector, 400 watt dual HPS bulb, 400 watt ballast and ratchet hanger. Also the soil etc is already here and waiting.


    Couple of questions:


    I have gone for auto seeds as they seems to tick the boxes for me as a new grower. Have plenty of space for me to create a grow room/box. I looked into the tents but I love abit of DIY so have opted to create my own box.


    Looking for the ideal measurements for a 400w box to create. Was thinking of using a 2x1 wooden frame so looking for the perfect dimensions and also what material to box it in after making the frame.


    I have 4x80mm computer fans for ducting (in/out) and odour smell is not a problem at all in my situation thankfully.


    Many thanks in advance.
     
  2. 4x4 is a good footprint, use the 2x1 for the Frame and wrap it in panda film, you could even use Mylar for inside reflectivity
     
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  3. Thank you, what about the height of the box? Panda film and mylar?
     
  4. I like 6' height, and either panda or Mylar, you could do both but 1 will work just as good, I prefer panda film over Mylar, Mylar is to fragile and tears easily
     
  5. Build your box as tall as you can. You can't build it too tall.
     
  6. ya need 2 sq ft per girl in 5 gal pots. have a full 8 ft ceiling and plenty of air movement. panda film is tough, I have it on the floor over carpet and it can be antiseptic
     

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