Vertical T5HO Closet Idea (Top-Down diagram included)

So I was looking at my T5HOs today, and scratching my head, not really liking the fact that they're not using the entire tube in the most efficient manner. My eye kept being drawn out to my near-vertical one providing side lighting when it hit me - disassemble my lamps and make a vertical-lamp box!

So, after some quick thoughts as to what space would best maximize such an idea with my 8-tube limit, I came up with a design plan, and then started going over the advantages and disadvantages of each section. I've come up with a 3'x3'x4' (deepxwidextall) that would give me the best possible setup and labeled specific zones and all parts.

Any ideas or potential modifications? I know I've got to think about protecting the sockets from moisture, and I know I have to think about airflow (but that won't be a big problem.) This design should make the most out of a 9 square foot area using just 8 54w T5HO bulbs.

potential improvement -> trash can. just kidding nice

sick idea kinda like my veg room but i got a 4x3 flower room fit like 10 plants nicely enuff for me to do ever 2-months it does the money and does the income i need

GrowTech said:

potential improvement -> trash can. just kidding nice

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Actually 4 38w T5HO vertical in a trash can wouldn't be a half-bad idea. You could grow one MASSIVE plant in there if the inside of the can was lined with reflective material.

That might be a single-plant project for another time. You might see that in the experiment journal, yet!

naw is to small for me to do that idea

ive often toyed with similar ideas but never followed through. i think it would work great. you might want some kind of light on top.

also, ditch the reflectors. if your gonna be growing 360 degrees around the tube, the whole thing should be exposed. try removing the 2 ends where the bulb goes in and taping them to the ends of the bulbs. now you only have 2 small wires blocking light from each bulb instead of a big reflector