I have a space... Help me break this down into steps and let's grow

Seelz

New Member
I have a space, it's 2'5 x 1'9 and it's 5'2 high. It is one half of an Ikea wardrobe.

I am going to grow some weed in there. First step I'm guessing would be to make the inside reflective and cut some holes for fans, so...

Mylar still the way to go? Where can I buy it or a better alternative?

In a small space like this, how many fans will I need? I plan on growing with as many CFL's as I can, and venting out of the back.

Resource on-line where I could buy, see dimensions of fans?

Going to need to incorporate a carbon filter.

I will also need to lightproof the front sliding doors of the wardrobe.. I'm thinking weather stripping will do it.
 

stonedu

Well-Known Member
I've used a similar space before. Went through lots of trial and error, ended up using Autopots. DWC worked, but chilling the reservoir made it very difficult and took up precious space. It gets hot with CFLs in such a small space. I suggest you get a proper quiet exhaust fan and can filter (don't skimp). I made a CFL light rig, not to code, but worked pretty damn good. I went to home depot bought a bunch of the cheapest white plastic socket in the electrical section (Like $1.50 each I think), 8 2x2 fence posts, and a spool of white and a spool of black solid wire and made a rectangle of lights I could raise and lower. Also, use panda film, best bang for buck. I used a cheap light meter to test reflectors for the light right mentioned above. I found panda film stretched across the top of the rig to reflect the most light. Good luck, my best advice is keep it as simple as possible.
 
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