Well, I haven't grow in 4 years. Moved to Cali and now it's legit. Problem I have is space and security. Got an old icebox style cabinet with int. dim. Of 18"h x 18.5"w x 14" d. I've got a seed started and now need input. I'm deciding between 150w switchable led or the mars 2 400w. I'm thinking both are overkill but either will fit in my space. I'll try and get the pics up tonight. I'm open to suggestions.
Tiny cab first micro grow
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budbro18
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The mars 2 would be too much over kill but it would be nice for upgrading to a slightly bigger box in the future.
In a box that small though, you could probably get a 150w cfl system or throw together a handful of 23w cfls on a surge protector.
Im in the process of building my mini cab. Which is about 1.5x2x3.5.
If possible build one of them. Cost me about 12 bucks of wood and i had some extra B&W poly for the frame.
In a box that small though, you could probably get a 150w cfl system or throw together a handful of 23w cfls on a surge protector.
Im in the process of building my mini cab. Which is about 1.5x2x3.5.
If possible build one of them. Cost me about 12 bucks of wood and i had some extra B&W poly for the frame.
jimjim2609
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I'm not to sure how much money you have to throw around but there are some good results from hans panels. http://www.bonsaihero.com/ledgrow.html . Its 65w, switchable, and probably really suitable. Other wise diy leds are great in a small grow space. Remember with leds its the quality of the led rather than the quantity.
This is the led I think ill order. http://bit.ly/17k5JBU
I have pics of the cabinet I'll be using they're just on my puter. Thanks for the advise.
I have pics of the cabinet I'll be using they're just on my puter. Thanks for the advise.
emannn2010
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nice setup, looking forward to watching your grow. 
notballin
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I like that you're putting your passive intake at the bottom. I had to think about it, but you wouldn't lose any intake power with several bottle cap sized holes.
Making an exhaust might be tricky.
We'll, I've started cutting the passive air intake. Pics will come when I take the time to upload them.
Notballin, I was hoping that first carbon filter you made worked. Now I have to rework odor control as the absolute blue I have started is already starting to smell.
Another trip to Home Depot I guess.
Notballin, I was hoping that first carbon filter you made worked. Now I have to rework odor control as the absolute blue I have started is already starting to smell.
Another trip to Home Depot I guess.
notballin
Member
You can probably make it work. It's just that I had to change it up because of how I made my exhaust.
notballin
Member
I am REALLY digging the passive intake idea. That's pretty smart. I like how you're running a double exhaust too.
