Considering building a closet grow - a few questions.

dannooo

Member
Hello!
I am all new to this forum and I have been thinking about making my own micro grow for a while.
I have some questions I would love some answers to, since I have as good as no experience.

1. The closet I want to use is about 80x80x200cm (2.6x.2.6x6.5 ft) and made of wood.
Can I line this with reflective material, install ventilation (intake/exhaust) with coal filter and sufficent lighting
and still have enough room to grow two plants?

2. Can I use this closet from start to finish through all the phases (vegetation/flowering/curing) as long as the temperature/humidity is ok?

3. What is the best way to regulate humidity on this level?

I live alone in a apartment on ground level.
 

assyrix

Active Member
i think you can put at least 4 plants in there. use a 250w mh bulb for vegging and then change to a 250w hps for flowering. you will probably need a cooltube to keep temps under 27 celsius.humidity should be under 50% if you get enough airflow...
 

dannooo

Member
Thank you for the quick answers! :)
I might do 3 plants then. Will take a few photos tomorrow and draw some sketches on lighting/fan/exhaust placement.
This cooltube that you speak of, where can one get a hold of one, and what does it cost?
 

sandiegojack2

Well-Known Member
You are better off buying 1 -1+1/2 litre's of flat white paint, will last and best reflection. Plan everything twice do it once! Cool tube for sure with ducted fan inline, exhaust fan 6" min. with speed controll, Mount light as high as possible and never move it again, let the plant's grow into the space and they will get more lumen's as the get larger, Co2 Boost bucket,tripple's yield, Inlet via outside if possible, oscillating fan to move leaves (for cooling) and build stem structure,Monitor temp's and controll with BOTH fan speed's,Do not plan on upgrading it will cost more and leave a sour taste in your mouth Plan be realistic and go for it! Good luck my friend I'm sure you will do fine!!jack
 

dxfan227

Active Member
I am with sandiegojack on using paint instead of reflective material ( its a bitch to put up, tears easily ect ect) however stay away from the flat white....go with a product called " Henry's White Roof Coating" It is the same as paint ( you paint it on the wood) but it is actually some type of liquid rubber.....it is made for the roofs of houses especially for the fact of reflecting sunlight away and keeping the home cool....it reflects light VERY well.
 
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