DIY seeding/cloning cabinet

TheGoodGrower

Active Member

Nov 6, 2013

• #21

these are what I'm talking about... I dont promote General Hydroponics nutrients because I've found better brands for way less money... but their plugs are amazing! Highly recommended. Good for clones also. http://www.1000bulbs.com/product/92552/GROW-GH3255.html?utm_source=SmartFeedGoogleBase&utm_medium=Shopping&utm_term=GROW-GH3255&utm_content=Cloning+and+Seedling+Media&utm_campaign=SmartFeedGoogleBaseShopping&gclid=CJqgs6GB0boCFRFo7Aod0TYAiQ

 

selfmedicator462

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Nov 6, 2013

• #22

Yeah I was looking at those for when I clone. My jiffy pellets I break up. While they f soaking I squeeze the sides to busy them up. Do you need a special tray to keep them upright?

 

Indoor Sun King

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Nov 6, 2013

• #23

selfmedicator462 said:

I mounted a 4" fan to the wall, ducted in my humidifier and added 3 more 23w CFLs.

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when I looked at your OP, my first thoughts were...really nice but my only criticism would be having CFL bulbs straight up/down...so I was going to suggest splitters to get them on an angle and extra bulbs would be a bonus....but I see you are 2 steps ahead of me

I would recommend that you move your plants closer under the CFL's...like an inch or two.....23 watts won't burn them

question: your first set of CFL bulbs are 6500K.....what temp/rating are the 3 additional bulbs?

 

selfmedicator462

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Nov 6, 2013

• #24

They are all 6500k

 

Indoor Sun King

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Nov 7, 2013

• #25

selfmedicator462 said:

They are all 6500k

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you could consider using one or two 2700K or 5000K for a wider spectrum range

 

R

Reallz

New Member

Nov 7, 2013

• #26

i absolutely love this setup. using waht works best for yourself is always the best .

cheers

 

selfmedicator462

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Nov 7, 2013

• #27

Indoor Sun King said:

you could consider using one or two 2700K or 5000K for a wider spectrum range

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will that make a noticable difference? I did raise my plants up today BTW

 

Indoor Sun King

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Nov 7, 2013

• #28

selfmedicator462 said:

will that make a noticable difference? I did raise my plants up today BTW

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I'm not a CFL expert, but most would consider the veg lights to be 3:1 (3-6500K 1-2700K) and opposite for flower mode....but 5000K can provide additional spectrum for both veg and flower

 

selfmedicator462

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Nov 8, 2013

• #29

i added a 2700 and 5000k bulb today. No more humidifier either. My RH in the house came up to around 45% since the furnace has been running more and more. My one Dairy Queen got some brown edges the other day. So far nobody has been able to tell me what it is. They dont think its anything to worry about either.

 

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Indoor Sun King

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Nov 8, 2013

• #30

looking good.....45% is perfect, but don't worry too much about RH, just not that critical..... temp is more important

the brown edges are telling you something is not right.....so do worry

Assuming you are not using nutes, or have nute enriched soil..... it's likely over watering

...you need to let the cup get feather light before watering next time

 

selfmedicator462

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Nov 8, 2013

• #31

I've been watering every 3 or 4 days. Got plenty of drainage

 

Indoor Sun King

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Nov 8, 2013

• #32

days does not matter....it's all about how dry the soil becomes.

IMHO push the limit and let it get really dry before watering next time, better to underwater than overwater

 

selfmedicator462

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Nov 10, 2013

• #33

After adding the 2700 & 5000k bulbs it is so bright it hurts to open the door! The 6500s I could at least work without glasses on. Not anymore. Might add a second fan and carbon filters next grow. Not sure what type of filter I should use. Probably have to build something.

 

selfmedicator462

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Nov 11, 2013

• #34

found me some small charcoal filters for my 4" pc fan. $10 for 3 of em. Shouldnt restrict it too much.

 

selfmedicator462

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Nov 15, 2013

• #35

scrap the filters........4" pc fan will NOT pull air through them. might have to live without it and just use air fresheners in the room cause I dont want to change fan size. This one is about perfect for this little cabinet.

 

Indoor Sun King

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Nov 15, 2013

• #36

ona works very well to cover the smell

 

bertaluchi

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Nov 15, 2013

• #37

Beautiful!!!