How to light proof a closet

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jdjohn

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Jun 16, 2015

• #1

My grow closet doesn't have a door on it and i was wondering how i could close the light in. Would hanging a comforter black it out? What can i put up?

 

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jdjohn

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Jun 16, 2015

• #2

Im thinking of making a door out of cardboard pads, would they be light proof

 

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SMOK3Y1888

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Jun 16, 2015

• #3

My soon to be grow room doesn't have a door but with my super wood cutting skills I will make my own

 

Antman15

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Jun 16, 2015

• #4

Get some thick black plastic and create a curtain door. Check for leaks when your lights are on.

 

Antman15

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Jun 16, 2015

• #5

You can use velcro, and overlap the edges.

 

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harris hawk

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Jun 16, 2015

• #6

purchase black/white poly - it's cheap and works very well and will take care of your issue

 

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jdjohn

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Jun 16, 2015

• #7

what is poly?

 

Antman15

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Jun 16, 2015

• #8

plastic film.....Here's some that's cheap http://www.lowes.com/pd_16924-18632-RSLW610-25B_1z11vog__?productId=50414220&pl=1

 

Antman15

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Jun 16, 2015

• #9

Here ya go this is better http://www.wormsway.com/en/gbwp101

 

Antman15

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Jun 16, 2015

• #10

^^^^like @harris hawk was saying. Then you can keep it all reflective and stuff

 

bellcore

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Jun 16, 2015

• #11

Can zippers be installed on these or would a tarp be needed? It would be nice to have easy access to the light proof closet.

 

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harris hawk

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Jun 16, 2015

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bellcore said:

Can zippers be installed on these or would a tarp be needed? It would be nice to have easy access to the light proof closet.

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You can also purchase zippers for the poly - they are easy to install - can purchase them online - no tarp - if you want to kn ow where to purchase PM me

 

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jdjohn

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Jun 16, 2015

• #13

Antman15 said:

Here ya go this is better http://www.wormsway.com/en/gbwp101

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Thanks for the link, I placed my order

 

Antman15

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Jun 16, 2015

• #14

You're gonna be on your way!!!

 

Desr

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Jun 16, 2015

• #15

harris hawk said:

purchase black/white poly - it's cheap and works very well and will take care of your issue

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A combination of adhesive velcro strips and BW poly would be awesome.

 

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jdjohn

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Jun 16, 2015

• #16

Antman15 said:

You're gonna be on your way!!!

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Thanks, Did the link to wormsway include both the white and black poly?

 

Antman15

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Jun 16, 2015

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jdjohn said:

Thanks, Did the link to wormsway include both the white and black poly?

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It's double sided. One side is black and the other is white so that you can reflect on one side and block light out with the black side.

 

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harris hawk

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Jun 17, 2015

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jdjohn said:

Thanks, Did the link to wormsway include both the white and black poly?

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They handle "zippers"

 

bellcore

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Jun 18, 2015

• #19

I have an exhaust from the closet but am currently using passive intake from the big gaps around the current doors. If I seal up with poly wont I have to put in a vent? Can the vent be in the poly and be light tight-ish?

 

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jdjohn

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Oct 31, 2017

• #20

I need to revive this thread because i need to lightproof another bedroom closet and i cant find the wormsway site. This will be used for a 100% legit garden. The main reason for it is that hps lights are a more affordable way of heating a mobile home. So i need something that lets heat out, but not light, since i will be sleeping in the same room.