Beginner Stealth Grow
- Thread starter Damann
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What's up RIU, new to the nitty/gritty of gardening. I've been around a few experienced farmers and witnessed some phenomenal grows with some tasty strains (forum & berkeley cooks, crippy, & cherry pie to name a few), however it's been some time since I been around an operation and forums are a great place to learn and network.
So I'm looking to go as stealth as possible with sound and smell. The sound is not as important as is hiding the smell, it cannot smell.
PC Case: IN WINN Grone
Dimensions: 22.1" x 9.6" x 23.4"
I have already gutted it, got a couple small things like a premium sun shade for reflection, some aluminum sheeting to fill in holes and also began drafting the layout. I've found a lot of helpful information and looked at some great builds.
So I've been wondering, to take advantage of all the space can I make an aluminum pot for the inside that sits 5" x 8.6" x 22.4"? It would hold 4.2 gallons of medium, if I did the math correctly... or is that to shallow? Is it better to make 2 or 3 separate pots? What will yield most?
I'm after the most/best dense, tasty & voluptuous nuggets possible (like everyone right?), but I also understand im working with an extremely limited amount of space. I know, small space = small results, but I'm willing to spend $ on better equipment if it means a bigger yield.
Lights, CFL?, LED?... I've read that led lights (most), can't be any closer than 18"-12" which would rule that option out for my setup, even with lst & scrog?
I'll include pics of my progress as I go, comment with any advice or suggestions. Thanks for having me, looking forward to hearing from y'all.
So I'm looking to go as stealth as possible with sound and smell. The sound is not as important as is hiding the smell, it cannot smell.
PC Case: IN WINN Grone
Dimensions: 22.1" x 9.6" x 23.4"
I have already gutted it, got a couple small things like a premium sun shade for reflection, some aluminum sheeting to fill in holes and also began drafting the layout. I've found a lot of helpful information and looked at some great builds.
So I've been wondering, to take advantage of all the space can I make an aluminum pot for the inside that sits 5" x 8.6" x 22.4"? It would hold 4.2 gallons of medium, if I did the math correctly... or is that to shallow? Is it better to make 2 or 3 separate pots? What will yield most?
I'm after the most/best dense, tasty & voluptuous nuggets possible (like everyone right?), but I also understand im working with an extremely limited amount of space. I know, small space = small results, but I'm willing to spend $ on better equipment if it means a bigger yield.
Lights, CFL?, LED?... I've read that led lights (most), can't be any closer than 18"-12" which would rule that option out for my setup, even with lst & scrog?
I'll include pics of my progress as I go, comment with any advice or suggestions. Thanks for having me, looking forward to hearing from y'all.
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y brother is a welder so I'm going to have him fab up a taller lid/roof, which will house the lights (once the trees get that tall) so I'll be able to utilize whatever is left of the 22" vertical space (inside the actual case) minus the pot size.
I am also considering a sort of end 'cap' which I would add to the rear of the case giving me extra space to house the exhaust fan, carbon filter? Etc.
I've got a good place in the front for the intake fan to sit which is outside of the case behind the front cover panel.
I plan to incorporate a rasberry pi unit and possibly an ssd at some point, this way the fan noise and power cord running to it isnt suspicious
I am also considering a sort of end 'cap' which I would add to the rear of the case giving me extra space to house the exhaust fan, carbon filter? Etc.
I've got a good place in the front for the intake fan to sit which is outside of the case behind the front cover panel.
I plan to incorporate a rasberry pi unit and possibly an ssd at some point, this way the fan noise and power cord running to it isnt suspicious
I wouldn't use an intake fan if you are using a carbon filter. You would be better off with two exhaust fans if you need more airflow. Using an intake fan can create positive air pressure inside the pc and air/smell will leak out of any tiny gaps. Using only exhaust will create negative pressure inside the pc and the tiny gaps will draw air in instead of leaking.