dresser grow under 150hps

cutpasterepeat

cutpasterepeat

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Hi, this will be my 2nd grow, which I will be using a dresser, that I'm going to convert into a stealth grow area, for 3-4 plants growing under a 150HPS and maybe a couple fluorescent tubes on the sides if it doesn't get too hot in the dresser at first.

My last grow, the 150HPS was getting too hot for the box, despite my 2 outtake fans and passive intake. The area was too short, and my dresser will be much more accommodating for the second time around.

Anyway here's my supplies for the new box/grow:

-Fox Farm Happy Frog Soil (w/Sphagnum Peat, Perlite, Bat Guano, Worm Castings, oyster shells, dolomite lime)
-30-15-15 Acid Loving Grow Nutrient
-6-30-30 Bloom Nurtrient
-2 Radioshack fans I wired to 12v adaptors for outtake (used w/AC style wall vents)
-x2 PVC passive intake pipes, with a metal screen on the bottom and a cheese cloth on the inside part)
-150 HPS lamp from HTG Supply w/reflector and remote ballast
-x2 fluorescent tubes mounted to the walls
-small mini fan inside for extra circulation/HID cooling
-white vinyl lined walls for easy cleanup
-weatherseal and duct tape to aid in light sealing
-mounting hooks and chains
-indoor thermometer
-rapitest soil pH meter
-hinges, L-brackets, wood glue, locking hinge and screws for the dresser mod.
-a few bug strips (from my last experience its nice to see if you have any pests hanging around)

The plans are to have 3-4 plants growing inside the dresser, I will take pictures of the construction of the dresser, it will be happening within the next few weeks. I'm planning on experimenting with LST, as I prefer a method where I can remove the plants from the area they're in.

I was wondering if anyone could recommend any vacation watering system or water pump I could setup for watering if I ever have to leave my plants a couple days at a time.

Also I was looking for an easy way to mount a carbon fiber/cheap and easy carbon fiber DIY project, that I could somehow attach to the door that will be on the back of the dresser (as that's where the outtake fans will be mounted as well)... I'll be replacing the cheap cardboard rear of the dresser with nice Hardboard from Home Depot, which worked great when I built my previous cabinet. Pictures soon to come :)

Any pointers or feedback would be appreciated, also... anyone who has used a dresser before, and tips or experiences would be nice.

Thanks
 
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bongofblitzing

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cutpasterepeat said:
Hi, this will be my 2nd grow, which I will be using a dresser, that I'm going to convert into a stealth grow area, for 3-4 plants growing under a 150HPS and maybe a couple fluorescent tubes on the sides if it doesn't get too hot in the dresser at first.

My last grow, the 150HPS was getting too hot for the box, despite my 2 outtake fans and passive intake. The area was too short, and my dresser will be much more accommodating for the second time around.

Anyway here's my supplies for the new box/grow:

-Fox Farm Happy Frog Soil (w/Sphagnum Peat, Perlite, Bat Guano, Worm Castings, oyster shells, dolomite lime)
-30-15-15 Acid Loving Grow Nutrient
-6-30-30 Bloom Nurtrient
-2 Radioshack fans I wired to 12v adaptors for outtake (used w/AC style wall vents)
-x2 PVC passive intake pipes, with a metal screen on the bottom and a cheese cloth on the inside part)
-150 HPS lamp from HTG Supply w/reflector and remote ballast
-x2 fluorescent tubes mounted to the walls
-small mini fan inside for extra circulation/HID cooling
-white vinyl lined walls for easy cleanup
-weatherseal and duct tape to aid in light sealing
-mounting hooks and chains
-indoor thermometer
-rapitest soil pH meter
-hinges, L-brackets, wood glue, locking hinge and screws for the dresser mod.
-a few bug strips (from my last experience its nice to see if you have any pests hanging around)

The plans are to have 3-4 plants growing inside the dresser, I will take pictures of the construction of the dresser, it will be happening within the next few weeks. I'm planning on experimenting with LST, as I prefer a method where I can remove the plants from the area they're in.

I was wondering if anyone could recommend any vacation watering system or water pump I could setup for watering if I ever have to leave my plants a couple days at a time.

Also I was looking for an easy way to mount a carbon fiber/cheap and easy carbon fiber DIY project, that I could somehow attach to the door that will be on the back of the dresser (as that's where the outtake fans will be mounted as well)... I'll be replacing the cheap cardboard rear of the dresser with nice Hardboard from Home Depot, which worked great when I built my previous cabinet. Pictures soon to come :)

Any pointers or feedback would be appreciated, also... anyone who has used a dresser before, and tips or experiences would be nice.

Thanks
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the only problem i see would be the first nutes the one that sais " for acid loving plants" idk if that will be the correct ph for ur plants u might want to look into something else
 
cutpasterepeat

cutpasterepeat

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bongofblitzing said:
the only problem i see would be the first nutes the one that sais " for acid loving plants" idk if that will be the correct ph for ur plants u might want to look into something else
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Yeah, I used it on my last grow in very small amounts, because the plants were really sensitive to it... but it did produce results when not used in abundant amounts, which is part of the reason I'm upgrading the dresser. But thanks for the tip.

I was also looking into Dyna-Gro Grow and Bloom nutrients as well, wondering if anyone has had experience with it?
 
scoregreen

scoregreen

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set the dresser on an ac vent, if they come in from the ground. thats the easiest way to drop the temperature by a significant amount.

if you ac comes from the ceiling -- depending on how tacky you can rig this whole thing, make it work!
 
cutpasterepeat

cutpasterepeat

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I'm deciding to make it a self contained system, so there's gonna be separate cloning box/ballast storage/nutrient storage ventilated/isolated areas which will all be ventilated... the blueprints are complete. I might also do 2 soil 1 DWC bucket, just to experiment w/hydro growing. Just waiting for some supplies in the mail, and I have to make a Home Depot run as well.
 
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Don't want anyone to think there wont be pictures posted in my journal here, I've just got to wait a week as I'm going on vacation, and I'll be building it as soon as I get back. Here's the blueprints to hold everyone over. Feedback appreciated :)



There's going to be a fan on top of the clone box blowing straight at the HPS to keep it cool. The only thing I'm still thinking about is smell. I'm looking into Negative Ion Generators, because I want something a little more permanent than a carbon filter which needs to replaced periodically, anyone have any good experience with any of the wall plug-in ones?
 
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