1st grow box- tell me what i need!

[brandan003]

OK HERES MY BOX.
IT IS 5 FEET TALL x 2.5 FEET DEEP x 4 FEET WIDE.
I HAVE A 400 WATT LUMATEK MH AND HPS IN IT.
WHAT SHOULD I DO TO IT?
I WANT TO GET A CHEAP INLINE FAN ON EBAY TO SUCK AIR THROUGH THE LIGHTS 160 CFM OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT.

AND I WANT A SMALL CLIP ABLE OSCULATING FAN BUT I CANT FIND ANY THAT ARE CHEAP. HELPS PLEASE?

 

[pokesalotasmot]

It's looking good so far. First you should straighten out your intake/exhaust ducting. The more bends that are in it, the more it restricts airflow. Second thing is you are running out of space for the plants. These plants can grow pretty tall during flowering. Because of your somewhat limited height I might recommend fewer plants but run an LST or SCROG type grow, or use this box as a veg/mom unit. Good Luck

 

[StonedBlownSkiller]

I agree your going to be limited on space especially since the light has to stay around 8-12 inches away from plants. Also if your hood has glass in it than you might need some more ventilation for the plants. Good air exchange is key to healthy plants. Other than that it looks good. LST is your best bet I agree.

 

[LetricBud]

Hmm...Good choice on the Lumatek dimmable, and yield master hood...but your space is limited. Id recommend smaller, wider containers...and an LST (low stress train) method.

As for fans, you dont necessarily need an oscillating one, just a decent one thats quiet. If you're looking for a really small fan for exhaust on that hood, id recommend a nice axial fan in the 4-6" range. Eco-plus makes good ones. The 4.5" one has a cfm of 112, and its slim.

Also...mount your light higher...that extra 3-4 inches makes a difference.

 

[oOBe RyeOo]

Hmm...Good choice on the Lumatek dimmable, and yield master hood...but your space is limited. Id recommend smaller, wider containers...and an LST (low stress train) method.

As for fans, you dont necessarily need an oscillating one, just a decent one thats quiet. If you're looking for a really small fan for exhaust on that hood, id recommend a nice axial fan in the 4-6" range. Eco-plus makes good ones. The 4.5" one has a cfm of 112, and its slim.

Also...mount your light higher...that extra 3-4 inches makes a difference.

you should stop giving people advice. can you not tell his light is on chains?

Great looking cab bro! I like how it has wheels! +rep for you!

btw you may need bigger fans to vent that if you plan on using a scrubber

also... check these inline fans out

http://www.hvacquick.com/products/residential/AirFlow-Boosting/Inline-Air-Booster-Fans/SP-TD-Series-Inline-Fans

 

[tac1971]

I thought LetricBud's reply was a good one and correct. I agree with what he said... Change the pots to smaller ones and increase the air intake and exhaust. Other than that, great job. Did you grow in there yet? How did it turn out? Yield?

 

[LetricBud]

you should stop giving people advice. can you not tell his light is on chains?

Great looking cab bro! I like how it has wheels! +rep for you!

btw you may need bigger fans to vent that if you plan on using a scrubber

also... check these inline fans out

http://www.hvacquick.com/products/residential/AirFlow-Boosting/Inline-Air-Booster-Fans/SP-TD-Series-Inline-Fans

Umm...he says "tell me what i need" and "what should i do to it"....AkA, asking for advice. Read moar. i was simply stating a few things that may cause problems down the road, and such...

As for my comment on the lights...i meant that he should choke the chains up a little bit, it looks like there's about 3-4" of slack there. He could raise them up a little, and increase his limited space.