starting first PC grow got some questions

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chemicalsmoker

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ok well when doing a pc grow, im planning on going with scrog and i wanted to kno when in the process of veg do i need to keep the light 2 inchs away from the plant or can i keep it at the top of the pc and just have it all covered with mylar on the inside
 
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growindoobies

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if your growing in a pc, probably shouldnt veg. just flower as soon as they root well and show good new growth. should get a strain like ak-48. no veg required
 
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GanjaMann

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ive heard of these pc growrooms they were pretty popular if u wanted to go stealth idk i wana see some pics of finished ones tho that would be cool..
 
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Token

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good for stealth, bad for growing what kind of yeild or you looking for?..... Oh, almost none yeah you will do great with a pc.

... ok not bad but really really small
 
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chemicalsmoker

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Well i dont have any specific strain yet but im working on the pc box as we speak been a lil busy in work i will post some pics soon also token i didnt get the last thing you said....and yes seriously a pc lol i did it once with a friend i help a lil it came out pretty good strain was purp not sure which one but it gave about 3 1/2 oz for a first timer thats nice and he did it with scrog
 
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Token

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He pulled three oz outa PC box, Ok i will watch this thread, it's just such a small space i would use something like that for seedlings and cutting.
it's like 6" by 1' by 1'6"
 
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Pool

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Best bet is a SCroG grow, one plant preferably a clone that's known to be female(or it's all for nothing). Have as many 23w CFL's that can be crammed in there on the top of the cab. Try to keep them 3-4 inches from the canopy, but once the screen's in place it should be no problem.
 
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chemicalsmoker

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yes it shouldnt i just finished buying some parts from the store and putting some of the stuff together im trying to find some mylar cant seem to find any, any suggestions on any reflective materials i can use
 
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UnEmploymentDude

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Did you look for metallic gift wrap?

EDIT: Wait this is a PC case grow? You wont be able to grow much man, you should get at LEASE a cupboard or home entertainment tower things.
 
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Pool

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FUCK MYLAR

Flat White Latex based paint. Really cheap, one can is around 5 bucks USD, and will last awhile. Have had mine fer 5 years now, painted many a grow box and grow spaces. You can pick it up from your local hardware store fer cheap I'm sure.

Be sure to get latex based paint, not oil based. Also be sure to put 3-4 coats on the area the first round. Apply another coat after every grow/harvest, or every 8-12 months.

Mylar = 98% reflective
Paint = 95% reflictive

Mylar loses its reflectivity over time, at a fast rate. The paint will not go dull for some time. For instance, after a years use of mylar, there's prolly 75%-80% reflectivity left, where the paint might have dropped a digit or two. Oh, and it's sure a hell of alot cheaper, and first-time-grower friendly(Have seen some bad mylar setups.... lol).
 
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chemicalsmoker

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Pool said:
FUCK MYLAR

Flat White Latex based paint. Really cheap, one can is around 5 bucks USD, and will last awhile. Have had mine fer 5 years now, painted many a grow box and grow spaces. You can pick it up from your local hardware store fer cheap I'm sure.

Be sure to get latex based paint, not oil based. Also be sure to put 3-4 coats on the area the first round. Apply another coat after every grow/harvest, or every 8-12 months.

Mylar = 98% reflective
Paint = 95% reflictive

Mylar loses its reflectivity over time, at a fast rate. The paint will not go dull for some time. For instance, after a years use of mylar, there's prolly 75%-80% reflectivity left, where the paint might have dropped a digit or two. Oh, and it's sure a hell of alot cheaper, and first-time-grower friendly(Have seen some bad mylar setups.... lol).
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Hahahahahahaa!!! nice ok i see i will go get the paint today as soon as i get out of work and i prob will have some pics up today or sometime tomorrow
 
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Pool

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Word, good luck with it mate. Also, I'd recommend getting some white silicone as well. When you're done painting, silicone the corners and edges fer a better air-tight seal.
 
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growindoobies

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have you got anything going yet? i'd like to see this. you should stard a very detailed journal for this one. i just built a pc for a mother and i tossed it a day later.
 
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chemicalsmoker

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well as of right now i have the case with parts all taken out i still got 1 piece that im finding hard taking out but im working on it and also im looking and buying the right supplies
 
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Pool

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Also m8, gotta say, everything I've painted is wood, dunno how it'll work on the metal/plastic of the PC case. If nothing else, some cheap ass, super thin particle board lining the case would do nicely.
 
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chemicalsmoker

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hahahaha yes i was just about to ask the same question i got the paint and tried painting it lol then it smeared all over had to clean up a lil bit of a mess but its all good now what i was going to do is get some thin plywood or some actual thin cardboard dont kno yet but pictures will be coming tonight of pc case i should have them posted any time soon by today stay tuned
 
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Pool

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Do us a favor, get the thin plywood. I'm sure any hobby store could oblige with your dimensions.

Carboard has too low of a burning point, not safe man.

P.S.- Remember man, all the crap that runs these little setups can be a pretty nasty fire if it goes in the wrong direction. Always use surge protectors, make sure not to go over your circuits amp rating.

P.S.S.- ***FIRE EXTINGUISHER***
 
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tckfui

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man I saw a computer that would have been pretty good for growing on the trash... it was like 3 1/2 tall and bulky as hell... was old as hell... damn techknowledgy making shit too small to grow a good amount of weed...
 
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