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My Box Set Up
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overmind1632
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This is an amazing thread
I have a similar grow expect I used a 150 HPS and now I upgraded to a 250 HPS
I can't believe you only use 4 42w 2700k CFLS, thats amazing
I have a similar grow expect I used a 150 HPS and now I upgraded to a 250 HPS
I can't believe you only use 4 42w 2700k CFLS, thats amazing
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strain_searcher
Lifeless looks really good.CrazyTrain (TrainWreck X c99) X Apollo13. That bushy pheno is amazing.
Questions for Lifeless...
Questions for Lifeless...
L-
Could you please do a mini-tutorial on how your lights are mounted, wired, etc.? Oops, just read about the vanity light....doh!
Do you raise and lower your light, or is it fixed?
I noticed that you use organic soils. Do you use organic ferts, chems, or nothing but the soil mix itself?
phrank
Questions for Lifeless...
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Could you please do a mini-tutorial on how your lights are mounted, wired, etc.? Oops, just read about the vanity light....doh!
Do you raise and lower your light, or is it fixed?
I noticed that you use organic soils. Do you use organic ferts, chems, or nothing but the soil mix itself?
phrank
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HILLBILLY 420
Member
Are those the cups you are budding in???
H&L Good to see ya still stopping in. Stay safe.
strain_searcher Im gonna bloom one of each this next run. Ill post an update here.
phrank Glad ya like the thread. I thought i had something here on the vanity.
The lights are fixed it was allways easier to raise and lower the plants. Ive been using pbp soil ferts for sometime now and they work great.
HILLBILLY 420 i have budded in those cups once. I use 1-2 gallon at the least. I can fit 5-2 gallon or 9-1 gallon depends of the strain im using. Bubblegum gets a little bushy where crazytrain grows like a pole (single cola).
Stay safe LL
strain_searcher Im gonna bloom one of each this next run. Ill post an update here.
phrank Glad ya like the thread. I thought i had something here on the vanity.
The lights are fixed it was allways easier to raise and lower the plants. Ive been using pbp soil ferts for sometime now and they work great.
HILLBILLY 420 i have budded in those cups once. I use 1-2 gallon at the least. I can fit 5-2 gallon or 9-1 gallon depends of the strain im using. Bubblegum gets a little bushy where crazytrain grows like a pole (single cola).
Stay safe LL
psyched!
psyched!
I have decided to build a lifeless lab for a friend, with the 4 55 watt/3600 lumen CFLs I got from 1000 Bulbs. The only thing that I am going to do a little different is to buy a small carbon filter. Anybody here have any input as to the best carbon filter and fan combo for a lifeless lab..? Hey Lifeless, I can't thank you enough, as your method is exactly what I've been searching for. Hey man, do me a favor, and checkout the single pic that comprises my gallery, as I have also produced some beautiful flowers via Rubbermade bins...
phrank
PS - Check out the following link, which details a CFL used for air purification/odor control. My apologies if this is old hat to y'all.
http://www.1000bulbs.com/Air-Purifiers/
Some info from the above link:
"Fresh2Ti is more than just a light bulb. It's a fresh bulb; a revolutionary new product that breaks down odors while providing energy-efficient light. Simply turn on your light and fresh2Ti begins eliminating odors in just 10 minutes! Making it ideal for restrooms, closets, workout rooms and damp-smelling areas.
And fresh2Ti will continue to break down odors for up to three years. Plus, since it's a compact fluorescent SpringLamp®, its power to light a room will last for 10,000 hours – saving you hundreds in deodorizing systems and up to 75% in energy costs.
How it works
In short, the titanium dioxide coating on fresh2Ti creates a photocatalytic reaction when exposed to the fluorescent light produced by the bulb. This reaction releases electrons, or negatively charged particles. At the same time, a positively charged hole is formed in its place. This combination of negative and positive creates a very strong oxidizer called the hydroxide radical. Odors that come into contact with the positively charged holes are broken down by these oxidizers into odorless compounds."
psyched!
I have decided to build a lifeless lab for a friend, with the 4 55 watt/3600 lumen CFLs I got from 1000 Bulbs. The only thing that I am going to do a little different is to buy a small carbon filter. Anybody here have any input as to the best carbon filter and fan combo for a lifeless lab..? Hey Lifeless, I can't thank you enough, as your method is exactly what I've been searching for. Hey man, do me a favor, and checkout the single pic that comprises my gallery, as I have also produced some beautiful flowers via Rubbermade bins...
phrank
PS - Check out the following link, which details a CFL used for air purification/odor control. My apologies if this is old hat to y'all.
http://www.1000bulbs.com/Air-Purifiers/
Some info from the above link:
"Fresh2Ti is more than just a light bulb. It's a fresh bulb; a revolutionary new product that breaks down odors while providing energy-efficient light. Simply turn on your light and fresh2Ti begins eliminating odors in just 10 minutes! Making it ideal for restrooms, closets, workout rooms and damp-smelling areas.
And fresh2Ti will continue to break down odors for up to three years. Plus, since it's a compact fluorescent SpringLamp®, its power to light a room will last for 10,000 hours – saving you hundreds in deodorizing systems and up to 75% in energy costs.
How it works
In short, the titanium dioxide coating on fresh2Ti creates a photocatalytic reaction when exposed to the fluorescent light produced by the bulb. This reaction releases electrons, or negatively charged particles. At the same time, a positively charged hole is formed in its place. This combination of negative and positive creates a very strong oxidizer called the hydroxide radical. Odors that come into contact with the positively charged holes are broken down by these oxidizers into odorless compounds."
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bosshoggin
Member
the shit we me up with to grow thiswonderful plant. lifeless i would have never guessed your out come whn i 1st seen page 1.cfl growers r the good cfl growers amze me as much as the plant.the designs and thought put ino grows such as this is .... i dont even know wht the fk 2say but great fkn work!keep it up/i am not even 30 but consider myself old schoo-pots n hand watering-again lifelesss great set up and great buds.peace n overgrow
bosshoggin
Member
thyve been in 1 gallon pots 4 8-9 days and doubled n size-pos pics lter under t5 2x3 closet n micro
purpbythepound
Member
lifeless..i recently bought 4 42 watt 2700k cfls from home depot but on the top left corner of the box it says soft white..i was just wondering if these are the bulbs you are runnin in your setup because i wasn't sure if you had mentioned them being soft white or not? lovin the setup by the way!! ill be starting my own thread here soon with this type of setup but with a few slight variations..thanks for the inspiration and ill be postin up some pictures as soon as i finish building my micro dwc rubbermaids
nice work and grow on
thanks
~pbtp~
nice work and grow on
thanks
~pbtp~
minigreens
Member
purp: soft white is 2700k, which is the red side of the spectrum, which is what you want for flowering. daylight, or 6500k, are for vegging and are more blue
purpbythepound
Member
thanks minigreen..i was sort or confused by the different names being thrown around but now i know
Lifeless-
You said:
The black rubbermaids are pretty light proof only thing is where the 2 come together. Im thinking maybe some weather stripping might do the trick.
I have not been able to locate any black 30 gallon Rubbermade bins. At the beginning of this thread, you show a blue Rubbermad bin, with half the interior painted white. I have been able to find the blue bins, are they an acceptable substitute in your experience? I am guessing yes since you used them to illustrate your methods. On the other hand, if the black bins are vastly superior, it might be woth the effort to order them..? Have you experimented with the weather stripping yet?
What brand vanity lighting fixture are you using, and where do you buy them?
Finally, thanks again for all the info. You and Dr. Budgreengenes have really opened my eyes to the potential of CFLs.
phrank
You said:
The black rubbermaids are pretty light proof only thing is where the 2 come together. Im thinking maybe some weather stripping might do the trick.
I have not been able to locate any black 30 gallon Rubbermade bins. At the beginning of this thread, you show a blue Rubbermad bin, with half the interior painted white. I have been able to find the blue bins, are they an acceptable substitute in your experience? I am guessing yes since you used them to illustrate your methods. On the other hand, if the black bins are vastly superior, it might be woth the effort to order them..? Have you experimented with the weather stripping yet?
What brand vanity lighting fixture are you using, and where do you buy them?
Finally, thanks again for all the info. You and Dr. Budgreengenes have really opened my eyes to the potential of CFLs.
phrank
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purpbythepound keep us updated how things turn out.
Good lookin out mini.
phrank it all depends on what your situation is. If you need them to be totally hidden then id go black. If you dont need total stealthyness then go blue. My first 3 boxes are blue and they leek some light but there in a closet so some light dosent hurt. The insides of both boxes need to be painted. The light fixtue is just the cheapest one i could find. Homedepot has them for a few bucks 10-20 bucks. The 4 bulb fixture fits perfect into the 30 gallon rubbermaid. Ive tried the weatherstripping and if worked right it would work great. GL phrank keep us posted. Peace LL
Good lookin out mini.
phrank it all depends on what your situation is. If you need them to be totally hidden then id go black. If you dont need total stealthyness then go blue. My first 3 boxes are blue and they leek some light but there in a closet so some light dosent hurt. The insides of both boxes need to be painted. The light fixtue is just the cheapest one i could find. Homedepot has them for a few bucks 10-20 bucks. The 4 bulb fixture fits perfect into the 30 gallon rubbermaid. Ive tried the weatherstripping and if worked right it would work great. GL phrank keep us posted. Peace LL
