ArtemisLich
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Let me start by declaring that I'm an immense noob, long time smoker, first time grower, and I'm relatively handy I've worked in the trades for a year and a half now so I don't consider myself completely handy-inept anymore, just a background. Okay here goes:
I just finished all my wiring and lighting, I've converted an old dresser into a grow box(3'x4'6"x1'6"), painted the inside a matte white, I've had it plugged in for like 30 minutes now, just doing a dry run before i move my plant in, and so far it seems to be kicking out a lot of heat. I'm just opening the door periodically (i have no air flow yet, I was planning on installing a 4" duct out the back with a duct fan, but that's why I'm here so I know which one to buy). I was under the impression that cfls created very little heat but this set up is making a noticeable amount.
I'm running 2 x 40w 4000K bulbs, 4x 23w 2700K bulbs, and 2 x 23w 4000k bulbs.
It's my first plant, she's been growing on a shelf in the sun, and I've had her outside on the porch for a week now but last night some prick squirrel decided to dig in her pot and I found her laying on her side. I am PISSED, so I've vowed to finish the box today. Any advice on what to do or if the heat is okay?
(I ordered a thermostat/hygrometer and it's in the mail but I won't have it for another week, other wise I'd tell you the current running temp).
I just finished all my wiring and lighting, I've converted an old dresser into a grow box(3'x4'6"x1'6"), painted the inside a matte white, I've had it plugged in for like 30 minutes now, just doing a dry run before i move my plant in, and so far it seems to be kicking out a lot of heat. I'm just opening the door periodically (i have no air flow yet, I was planning on installing a 4" duct out the back with a duct fan, but that's why I'm here so I know which one to buy). I was under the impression that cfls created very little heat but this set up is making a noticeable amount.
I'm running 2 x 40w 4000K bulbs, 4x 23w 2700K bulbs, and 2 x 23w 4000k bulbs.
It's my first plant, she's been growing on a shelf in the sun, and I've had her outside on the porch for a week now but last night some prick squirrel decided to dig in her pot and I found her laying on her side. I am PISSED, so I've vowed to finish the box today. Any advice on what to do or if the heat is okay?
(I ordered a thermostat/hygrometer and it's in the mail but I won't have it for another week, other wise I'd tell you the current running temp).