question about Pre-made systems
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MightyBuddha
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babygro
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Don't really know what info you're looking for, apart from an Acme Grow Cabinet that costs next to nothing, is all pre-built for you and all you do is shove the plants in at Day 1 and take them out at Day 90 full of buds! There is NO easy way of doing this, there's NO lazy growers guide to growing fat buds!
There's three options open to you -
1) Pick a space and DIY a grow cabinet or grow box; Cost $
2) Buy a grow tent suitable to your needs and install lighting ventilation etc; Cost $$ 150+
3) Buy a pre-built stealth grow chamber with everything built in that looks like a furniture cabinet from the outside; Cost $$$$$$ 2,000+
What you choose to do is up to you.
babygro
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So reasonable too, $3,200, think I'll get a couple of those!
edsthreads
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Pre-made 'Grow-Cabinet' here aka 'Budbox' (what I grow in)
UK site:
Budbox Grow Rooms --- TRG Electrical - electrical supplies and products
They are quite cheap now, probably even cheaper if you live outside of the UK *sigh*http://www.hydroponic-shop.com/product_info.php?products_id=842
helpmehealtheworld
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hey edsthreads
took a look at that link and really thinking of buying the medium sized budbox, seems to be the cheapest out there, some are charging 2 or 300 quid, what can you recomend for further equiment and success, what were your own successes using this budbox, I'm a complete rookie but am googling/googlevideo, its only for my own supply due nerve damage from bad injury in 2000, so..what do you recomend m8..cheers
took a look at that link and really thinking of buying the medium sized budbox, seems to be the cheapest out there, some are charging 2 or 300 quid, what can you recomend for further equiment and success, what were your own successes using this budbox, I'm a complete rookie but am googling/googlevideo, its only for my own supply due nerve damage from bad injury in 2000, so..what do you recomend m8..cheers
edsthreads
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Hi helphealtheworld, I think the budbox is the cheapest pre-made grow room out there, there are other cheaper alternatives that aren't as welll built but the do the same job. I grow in a 'Aquafarm', I purchased mine from here:
Greenfields Hydroponics UK - AquaFarm Kits
I also have two fans (one sucking fresh air in & one circulating the air in the budbox) Bought them from B&Q (clip fans) One is clipped to the structure on the inside & the other one fits perfectly in the air vent that sucks air in (you have to take off the clip mechanism so you're just left with the fan & cage) they were only about £16 for the two... I also use a 400W HPS Powerplant Lamp & Ballast.
Greenfields Hydroponics UK - AquaFarm Grow Kit with 400w Grow Light
If you look at my gallery you will see how my grow went from start to finish if you want to see my success with the budbox. I definatley recommend getting one if you have the room, they do provide a perfect environment for your plants.
Here is a original Budbox for a very good price:
eBay.co.uk: Original Bud Box Grow Tent Room Hydroponics Small New (item 250134696774 end time 01-Jul-07 16:32:37 BST)
Hope this info helps... & good luck!
helpmehealtheworld
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hello ed
ur a star, cheers for all that, very much appreciated, i looked at your gallery of bud, and I'm jealous already,, very nice indeed. i went ahead an bought the bud box medium even before i read your reply and handy links, seems to be best setup and yea its from same seller on your link lol best price in uk.
one more thing, regarding lighting i have been reading up about these envirolites 125 wat and 200watt as apposed to what you recommended as to your setup, do you think in your opinion this lights would be enough light food for 1 or 2 plants? heres link to the listing, incidentally from the same seller of the budbox
eBay.co.uk: ENVIROLITE KIT 125W 6400K GROW LAMP & SINGLE REFLECTOR (item 250134571117 end time 01-Jul-07 11:20:50 BST)
they seem to be quite inexpensive but i dont wanna sped less if its no good enough. cheers and thanks again,
hmhtw
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already googling the b&q site lol cheers
ur a star, cheers for all that, very much appreciated, i looked at your gallery of bud, and I'm jealous already,, very nice indeed. i went ahead an bought the bud box medium even before i read your reply and handy links, seems to be best setup and yea its from same seller on your link lol best price in uk.
one more thing, regarding lighting i have been reading up about these envirolites 125 wat and 200watt as apposed to what you recommended as to your setup, do you think in your opinion this lights would be enough light food for 1 or 2 plants? heres link to the listing, incidentally from the same seller of the budbox
eBay.co.uk: ENVIROLITE KIT 125W 6400K GROW LAMP & SINGLE REFLECTOR (item 250134571117 end time 01-Jul-07 11:20:50 BST)
they seem to be quite inexpensive but i dont wanna sped less if its no good enough. cheers and thanks again,
hmhtw
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already googling the b&q site lol cheers
helpmehealtheworld
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another quick one, your buds are looking nice, i was interested in what strain you used,i just got some white widow from dr hemp 34 quid for 10 and have em in the germination process, just wondering what you thought was best always any info would be much apprecited
many thanks...more power to your buds m8
hmhtw
many thanks...more power to your buds m8
hmhtw
edsthreads
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Hi hmhtw
No probs, The strain I have is White Widow feminized from Sensi Seeds they cost me 70 Euros for 10, 'blooming' expensive! but hey, was the 1st time I've bought seeds & having been to Holland & to their seed bank trusted them. From what I have read regarding the fluros (125w/200w) you want will be sufficient for 1-2 plants esp in veg state, but for flowering your yield will not be as good as a hps or hid light. (2 x 200w cfl's would be good for veg & flowering) I use 110w fluro lighting just for my veg stage.. Then move them under the HPS lamp after 6-8 weeks. There are people on here that have had good yields with just cfl's but I have yet to try a grow solely using fluros so can't give you any advice on that one although I do know they are cheaper to run than HPS or HID lamps if that is a issue?
B&Q will be wondering why they're selling so many fans while Britain is having it's own mini monsoon! lol
helpmehealtheworld
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Thank a million Ed, you are the man.
As usual your advice is spot on and extremely helpful. The bud box is now in place, going to visit b&q on Monday. They are pretty handy for just about all those little gadgets ph meter, timer, 5 socket plug strip etc.the fans you recommended must be down in price because there now going for 5quid a piece, yet on ebay they trying to sell em for £8.50 plus £5 post and pack.ha ha.lol what a con.
I got the white widows from Dr hemp, babies under a 200w enviro with easy rollers and already they are up with beautiful little leaves, seems like they thrived the very minute I put em under the enviro wow, planted 5 on Monday and they are all up.****ing unbelievable: D planted the other 5 today so its all cool and good, think I will still invest in that 400W HPS & Ballast to be on safe side. Any recommendations on fertilizers???? Would be much appreciated, also how often should water the babies at the minute, seems to be a lot of confliction on that one when googling??? I am using rainwater from the kids empty sand pit. Like you said I also ordered some seeds from the Dam just to be on the safe side (white widow) The Dam growers come highly recommended on the net like you said of course total 70 euro for 10,, bit pricey but they are offering a good deal by throwing another 10 seeds of some other strain for free mmmm lol.
As usual your advice is very much appreciated, its great to know and talk with people like you that point a complete newbie in the right direction. The nerve pains and muscle spasms Im getting at the minute is still extremely bad and painful as I dont have any home grown (ran out about a week ago) and Home Grown is like gold dust where I am, very hard to get but Im back on the docs tablets to dull the pain temporally, I hate em as they make me puke and give the shits. I can hack it I think as I know now I should have my own supply of Gods medicine soon and I wont be dealing with shady people anymore, this point set me heart at rest immensely.
So again many thanks Ed your advice was very much appreciated, Multiple Kudos to ya. Best regards & happy toking.
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As usual your advice is spot on and extremely helpful. The bud box is now in place, going to visit b&q on Monday. They are pretty handy for just about all those little gadgets ph meter, timer, 5 socket plug strip etc.the fans you recommended must be down in price because there now going for 5quid a piece, yet on ebay they trying to sell em for £8.50 plus £5 post and pack.ha ha.lol what a con.
I got the white widows from Dr hemp, babies under a 200w enviro with easy rollers and already they are up with beautiful little leaves, seems like they thrived the very minute I put em under the enviro wow, planted 5 on Monday and they are all up.****ing unbelievable: D planted the other 5 today so its all cool and good, think I will still invest in that 400W HPS & Ballast to be on safe side. Any recommendations on fertilizers???? Would be much appreciated, also how often should water the babies at the minute, seems to be a lot of confliction on that one when googling??? I am using rainwater from the kids empty sand pit. Like you said I also ordered some seeds from the Dam just to be on the safe side (white widow) The Dam growers come highly recommended on the net like you said of course total 70 euro for 10,, bit pricey but they are offering a good deal by throwing another 10 seeds of some other strain for free mmmm lol.
As usual your advice is very much appreciated, its great to know and talk with people like you that point a complete newbie in the right direction. The nerve pains and muscle spasms Im getting at the minute is still extremely bad and painful as I dont have any home grown (ran out about a week ago) and Home Grown is like gold dust where I am, very hard to get but Im back on the docs tablets to dull the pain temporally, I hate em as they make me puke and give the shits. I can hack it I think as I know now I should have my own supply of Gods medicine soon and I wont be dealing with shady people anymore, this point set me heart at rest immensely.
So again many thanks Ed your advice was very much appreciated, Multiple Kudos to ya. Best regards & happy toking.
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