cheap grow tent? would it work

budbro18

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Wouldnt be a bad idea, although its the furthest thing from reflective interior.

You definitely dont want to attempt a stealth operation with one of those.

Id just build your own out of wood and black and white poly. Might cost a few bucks more but itll be reflective and custom to your size.

check out my mini cab in my sig. you can probably build one the same size as that wardrobe (maybe a little shorter) for $20 more.

Also im not sure how well the frame would hold possible heavy lights/reflectors.

Clothes are heavy and you can probably cram a bunch in there, but heavy metal and constant heat from bulbs could case things to bend more than anticipated. If you do go with the wardrobe id thoroughly test it before putting any plants in.
 

Popcorn900

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That tent will get extremely hot. It is all black no good unless you plan to drape mylar inside. But for ten bucks and say another 20 for the mylar and you're good to go.
 

Ammastor

Active Member
That could work if it is set up right. Cheap for sure. By the time you get done setting it up though you would have spent close to what you could buy a cheap tent for.

You can grow in just about anything as long as you plan ahead and do what needs to be done to control temps and such.
 
hi there thanks for the reply,i wasent realy planning on buying one just may of thought someone could modifie it for cheaper than buying one :),but yes your right all theses factors should be checked if some one did as flat plants wouldn't be good hehe
 

Steelheader3430

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I got a 4x4 off ebay for $115 US It works fine since I keep it in a dark place. It does have light leaks. You get what you pay for. I think that "closet" would not be cost effective since you'll have a lot of work to do to turn it into a grow tent. Just buy something designed for the job. You'll be glad you did.
 

JohnDee

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Hi,
I'm a believer that you get what you pay for.

I'm in the planning stages of setting up a grow in a spare bedroom. Because I want an enclosure of a spacific and odd size...I'm stuck with building it myself. Going to use 2x2 framing and panda cloth.

I found a source for corner brackets. Haven't ordered any yet nor have I priced them but they look useful for diy tents.

http://www.ezframeup.com/content/e-z-frame-90-degree-bracket-0/

Cheers,
JD
 
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