my first grow!

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that1guy8989

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hey everyone im about to start my first grow. just to let you know im a total newbie at all this and i would like you guys to help out as much as possible. i will be growing in a rubbermaid tote to keep it hush hush. im including pictures of my box to show you guys what it looks like. im using two 23w CFL lightbulbs which are soft white 2700k since i plan to flower from seed. i have 1 intake fan and 1 exaust fan, both are standard size computer fans and both have light traps.i only plan to grow 1-2 plants in this. this is basically an experiment for me since its my first time and i want to get a hang of things befor i start out big.what do you guys think so far??? any suggestions???
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fir3dragon

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23 watts is the only part that matters, you need 100 actual watts per plant. them temps are high, but mine are like that too but then again i got a 400w hps.
 
Gastanker

Gastanker

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You wouldn't want to run a HPS bulb in a plastic box either. You'll do fine with CFLs as long as you add a few more down the line.
 
tonyeltigre

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Gastanker

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# of bulbs depends on what you want to yield ;) If you are just putting them over the top I'd say go with ~8 of the 23w or like 4 of the 48w.
 
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tonyeltigre said:
just get some 42watt bulbs that are equiv to 100 watts, which put off roughly 2800 lumens per bulb. Problem solved.

Otherwise... 2 100watt CFL's that are typical socket size ready, that put off 200watt equiv... but, your going to need a bigger air flow

http://www.brewandgrow.com/grow/lighting/bulbs/fluorescent-conversion/65w-compact-cool-and-warm-bulbs-6558.html
(where I get some of my supplies from)
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thoses are kind of expensive, this is just an experiment really so i dont want to spend a lot of $$$. the best bulbs i found so far are these 23w=100w cfl bulbs. i cant seem to find anything larger in watts, ill keep looking around.
 
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Gastanker said:
# of bulbs depends on what you want to yield ;) If you are just putting them over the top I'd say go with ~8 of the 23w or like 4 of the 48w.
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im going to try to find some bulbs with higher watts, just i dont wanna spend too much. it seems i can only find 23w bulbs right now...but ill keep looking
 
BBbubblegum

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It's nice, but it a little obvious, as the rubbermaid is lower than the outlet. Where did you find bulbs that can go directly into the outlet, mine only work for fixtures (lamps, ect.)
 
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BBbubblegum said:
It's nice, but it a little obvious, as the rubbermaid is lower than the outlet. Where did you find bulbs that can go directly into the outlet, mine only work for fixtures (lamps, ect.)
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i have my rubbermaid in a closet next to a identical one,plus a couple smaller ones so it blends in. as for the bulbs you can buy light socket adapters that can just plug into an outlet and you can screw in an ordinary bulb into the adapter. you can find them at most hardware stores
 
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