born2killspam
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I'd be topping, or probably FIMing with serious training with that setup to get as many budsites as possible to that 150W..
My attempt on building a semi-stealth cabinet (pix inside)
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Shackleford.R
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tying back larger fan leaves works i hear. just bend back the soft baby stems and tie off to main stem. (haven't tried only read about it)I HAVE to flower Friday. I've been told it's to late for me trim or fimAnyone know how I can expose more bud sites without bending the main stalk like I've seen in most LST guides?
also trimming leaves, not removing them, but snipping back the length of each leaf on a fan leaf to allow more light penetration (again only heard never tried)
you flowering with an awesome light, and i already see what appears to be two tops. you should expect a good harvest all things considered i would venture to guess.
DocBrown
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Thanks, I will look in to the tying of the leaves like you mentioned and hopefully find some pics. Since you mentioned my light, what do you think about adding another 150w hps to flower? I have another one available in a box that I was planning to use in a veg/mother cabinet. Would it be overkill?
Shackleford.R
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im really inexperienced with HID.. im a CFL man.. i would venture to guess... with only plant a single 150 HPS would do it.
DocBrown
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I need some help fellas. Below is my 1 month old plant. I woke up this morning and noticed maybe 2-3 top leaves (from the new shoots) yellowing at the tip and curling down. I've been reading up on it for the past hour and I still can't find a concrete answer. I've come across all sorts of answers. N & MG deficiency, PH issue, Heat, over watering. Another thing I found was this chart http://www.greenmanspage.com/guides/tables.html which states that I have an Over Fert issue OR Sulfur & Iron issue.
Here's the low down on my plant. Watered with plain water when I first planted the seed, ph balanced of course. 2 weeks later I checked with a moisture meter and I got a dry reading. This time I used 1/4 strength nutes (FF trio following the online chart) I knew I was going to have some slight nute burn due to the PPM reading it gave me on the run off water. A couple of days later I noticed some nute burn spots here and there on the old leaves. I figured, no big deal I'll just water with distilled water next time. Now I wake up and see this and my plant still has enough water in the soil for maybe another week. My room conditions are perfect now. I have a steady temp between 72-78 degrees during the day and a 10 degree drop when lights are off (nothing under 60 degrees). I haven't done anything to my plant yet, I want to make sure I have the correct diagnosis first. Thanks in advance.
Here's the low down on my plant. Watered with plain water when I first planted the seed, ph balanced of course. 2 weeks later I checked with a moisture meter and I got a dry reading. This time I used 1/4 strength nutes (FF trio following the online chart) I knew I was going to have some slight nute burn due to the PPM reading it gave me on the run off water. A couple of days later I noticed some nute burn spots here and there on the old leaves. I figured, no big deal I'll just water with distilled water next time. Now I wake up and see this and my plant still has enough water in the soil for maybe another week. My room conditions are perfect now. I have a steady temp between 72-78 degrees during the day and a 10 degree drop when lights are off (nothing under 60 degrees). I haven't done anything to my plant yet, I want to make sure I have the correct diagnosis first. Thanks in advance.
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born2killspam
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Looks like thwy want a tad bit of potassium.. What is the pH of runoff compared to initial watering?? K is often locked out rather than deficient..
DocBrown
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I failed to check the PH after watering
but doesn't a potassium issue affect the bottom leaves?born2killspam
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Typically, but its the only thing I've known to bleach tips like that.. Thats why I mentioned lockout..
Chelseys Man
Active Member
nice man. thats a pretty nice set up. how much did you spend over all? just wondering. i would like to get a little set up like that my self
DocBrown
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I just finished itemizing all the stuff I bought. I will post all the information before the weekend is over.
grow space
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looking good man.hope your grow will turn out fine.
keep up the good work...
keep up the good work...
RobbiNtheHooD021
Member
how much would you say the whole setup cost you?
DocBrown
Well-Known Member
Here is the total cost of my cabinet including tax. Keep in mind I'm not a handy man so I had to buy a shit ton of tools to build the cab. Also this was the first time I ever had to build something were I had to go out and buy all the shit piece by piece so it took longer then anticipated.
TOOLS
Hanging anchors $3
Hole saw 4 3/4 $21
Hole saw 4 1/2 $37
Hole saw adapter $20
Clamp $1x3
Ducting hose $11
Corner brace $5
14x3 screws $6
Hand dolly $53
Total $159
CABINET
150w hps $75
Fox farm trio $50
Fox farm ocean forest $30
Fan td-100 $77 x2
Can filter 2600 w/ flange $88
Cabinet $104
Digital timer $12
Chain $11
5 gallon bucket $7
Foam Filter $6
Felt sliders $11
Weather strip $3
Plastic snap in $4x3
Power strip with manual timer $45
Sheet of plywood $12
Fans $8x2
Lock $8
Total $644
PAINT
Painting set $10
Caulking gun $2
Caulk $2
Caulking edge tool $3
Kilz primer $17
White roofing paint $21
Total $55
GROWING NEEDS
Soil meter $14
Tds meter $27
Thermometer/hygrometer $15 x2
Ph pen $43
Ph control kit $16
Speed controller $30
Jewelers loupe $32
Fly sticks and strips $10
Total $202
ELECTRICAL
Inpute Plug $3x3
Output plug $5
Total $14
SAFETY
Fire extinguisher $14
Smoke alarm $ 5
Total $16
ITEMS NOT USED
150w hps $75
Rubber bands $2
White coated paper clips $4
Tower fan $28
Powe strips $11
Flex duct tape $11
Foil tape $16
Foam strip $8x2
Total $163
GRAND TOTAL $1253
TOOLS
Hanging anchors $3
Hole saw 4 3/4 $21
Hole saw 4 1/2 $37
Hole saw adapter $20
Clamp $1x3
Ducting hose $11
Corner brace $5
14x3 screws $6
Hand dolly $53
Total $159
CABINET
150w hps $75
Fox farm trio $50
Fox farm ocean forest $30
Fan td-100 $77 x2
Can filter 2600 w/ flange $88
Cabinet $104
Digital timer $12
Chain $11
5 gallon bucket $7
Foam Filter $6
Felt sliders $11
Weather strip $3
Plastic snap in $4x3
Power strip with manual timer $45
Sheet of plywood $12
Fans $8x2
Lock $8
Total $644
PAINT
Painting set $10
Caulking gun $2
Caulk $2
Caulking edge tool $3
Kilz primer $17
White roofing paint $21
Total $55
GROWING NEEDS
Soil meter $14
Tds meter $27
Thermometer/hygrometer $15 x2
Ph pen $43
Ph control kit $16
Speed controller $30
Jewelers loupe $32
Fly sticks and strips $10
Total $202
ELECTRICAL
Inpute Plug $3x3
Output plug $5
Total $14
SAFETY
Fire extinguisher $14
Smoke alarm $ 5
Total $16
ITEMS NOT USED
150w hps $75
Rubber bands $2
White coated paper clips $4
Tower fan $28
Powe strips $11
Flex duct tape $11
Foil tape $16
Foam strip $8x2
Total $163
GRAND TOTAL $1253
IIIIIBuDIIIII
New Member
sick setup...good luck and make a grow journal id love to follow it
zeffysaurus
Member
Nice setup, I'm gonna be making one similar to that. Thanks for the pics!