CFL Flowering Cabinet

jljones83

Active Member
I am currently using a light set up from SeeMoreBuds book, but I need to use a cabinet now for space reasons.
I build a 4'x4'x4' cube out of 2x4 frame and pressed partlcleboard walls. When it is finished, it will be lined with mylar. It will be vented with 2 120mm fans, one intake and one exhaust, both with vent hose for no light leakage,
I had this idea for making easy-to-position lighting, using stiff wire coat hangers as a backbone for the lighting.
I would like to get some feedback as to how this looks to this pros, I am still new to this, and as I said, the cabinet is NOT FINISHED, so changes can be made.
Pardon the shitty MSpaint work... Its what I could do. Any questions, I can try to answer.

EDIT: Realized it makes more sense if you swap the 2nd and 3rd pic.
 

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cylee89

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So.. do you have a question? Why did you post this lol

Although, I think the wiring can become EXTREMELY messy..
Check out my take on the CFL positioning.
Link below:
 

jljones83

Active Member
If you look at the pics, wiring would be a breeze, since it's all wrapped in the split loom.
I posted this so that others can either:
A: Use the information i presented
or
B: Say "It won't work because ______________"

there is no specific question other than:
To an experienced grower, does this seem like enough light to sustain 3-4 flowering plants, along the same scope as the grow detailed in SeeMoreBuds book.

I think that the strength of 1 or possibly 2 coathangers as the backbone would let you adjust the lighting to a very large range of position, allowing you to get the cfls as close to the plant as possible without burning.


That good enough for ya?

EDIT: and if you meant the wiring above the reflector, it is a simple parallel circuit. very easy to wire, and can run on 2-3 plugs to a timer and surge protector.
 
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