My first idea and starter garden box

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Telnet

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Ok this is what I plan to do, please let me know if there are any mistakes or any thing I could do better.

Thing I have

- 1 4' x 4' x 4' cabinet
- 1 fan
- 1 air filter / fan
- 1 light / light holder
- 1 power bar
- 1 timer

so my plan was to cut out a whole in the cabinet so that I can put my air filter out so the air refreshes then seal it so only it can move the air when its on. Then cover the whole in side of the box in tin foil, then lay the fan upside down in the middle of the cabinet so the air is coming out facing up wards so that it can move the air. Having the light mounted at the top. I would attach the light to the timer. and then have the filter and heating fan attached to the power bar. I would start the plants in doors then move them out side..

Thats my plan the only thing I need to figure out is the light bulb i need a light bulb that will work with a normal outlet. Let me know please! and sorry if my description was vague. let me know if you need more details.

Would a 250 watt Metal Halide bulb work in a 120v house outlet ?

Thanks
 
itzCESAR*

itzCESAR*

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HID lamps such as MH/HPS need there own special ballasts (I'm no electrician so don't ask me why). These ballasts are then plugged into your normal household socket, yes.
Your dimensions are a little vague. Are they 4Wx4H, or 4Wx4L, or what? I'm just trying to find out if a HID will even fit. Also, why are you adding heat? If you go with the MH or HPS, you can leave it on 24 hrs. and that will be all the heat you'll need right there.
Any more Qs, just ask
 
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cruzer101

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Hi Telnet,

Welcome to rollitup.

You can get some ideas on growing in small places in my cabinet journal.
Check out the Cabinet link below.

Good luck
 
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Telnet

Active Member
Thanks for the welcome, I will look in to your links, and I totally spaced on the heat of the bulbs lol So ya I fixed my post and just a normal fan, does any one know why you need a ballasts ? or what kind of bulb can i use with out a ballast ? and ya 4' x 4' x 4'

Thanks
 
itzCESAR*

itzCESAR*

Well-Known Member
If you don't wanna bother w/ a big light, the next best thing is CFLs. You're gonna need a few tho.
 
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