Is this set up ok (pics included)? First grower here :D

so I decided to build a closet that would look ordinary on the outside. I need to know if the amount of light i have inside is enough. I'm gonna grow 5 plants tops! The first cabinet is already finished. This is where im placing my vegetative state plants.

*Every tube is fluorescent lighting.
*18w each, and gives out a light of 80w.
*The light is 6400k on each one.
Do I need more? Plants will be about 1-2 inches away from the tubes.

closet1.jpgcloset2.jpg
 

MarWan

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my quick observations:

1- ventalation (intake & exhaust)
2- paint the walls white or use mylar
3- smell control if its an issue


good luck & stay safe
 

Nizza

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you should get mylar and build a mylar door that goes behind those doors because they're going to leak light
also if its going to be stealth you should get a stealth fan (Low decibel, big $)
the rule with lightproofing is you want to seal up everything (put lights on and inspect for leaks) use dark thick stuff such as black plastic from home depot to seal the light leaks. space blankets from the hunting section at kmart will be the reflection .
i tried making a cab like that and its a bitch to lightproof because of the way the doors are.
 

1itsme

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you could use a piece of panda cloth to line the inside all the way @ put a tarp zipper for access if you want it to be totaly light proof. otherwise it should be just fine for veg. i use 1 2 bulb t8 for my veg and clone area, it works fine. takes 8 weeks to veg but i flower in another room so it's not an issue for me. only thing is you might want to make a vent fan to keep it from getting too hot in there.
 
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