Hydroponic grow boxes

[growboy]

Hey all,

I'm a first time grower & seriously considering purchasing a hydro grow box, particularly the V1 mini stealth from homegrown-hydroponics.com. I've heard some pretty disappointing stories about some, but I've also read some success stories. Can anyone give any suggestions about these grow boxes? testimonials? i know it would be cheaper to build one myself, but i really dont have the time, nor handy skillz to do so.

Please advise,

Thanx

[theghettorun]

I don't know much about them, but they seem like they come with everything you need to get going, especially for people such as yourself who don't have the time, etc. to make your own cab. :rolleyes:

When I first started growing I was originally going to get one from Sunlight Sheds, because I too didn't think I had the skill needed to build a proper grow cab, let alone a hydro system. But after reading as much as I could find on these boards for a few months, and due to a limited budget, I ended up making my own cab and it worked great.

Anyways, the moral is, make sure you do lots of research before you spend that kind of money, because it may be easier and less time consuming than you think to build your own! Oh yeah, it's also more fun to build your own! ;)

Just remember, research is key, and there are many, very, knowledgeable people on these boards. In the end, it's your choice, but if you choose to go with a pre-built cab, make sure the company you buy from is reputable. :jointsmile:

[herbie the love bud]

Looked at that site for you and in particular the product you mentioned. Seems rediculous. It's only 34" high on the outside. So what is the lamp height? At least 6" less than that? Then what is the base height of the net pots? At least 10"? So there is only 18" inbetween them and your gonna need to leave at least 1' so your plants can only grow to a height of 8"? 600 watt light that is not cooled in any way and that cab is closed, you will burn your plants nice and toasty.

Then what kind of bulb are they "giving" you? A MH? a HPS? is it a dual ballast?

Basically its a joke. If you want a very cheap system to just start that you can expand upon, start with a GH Waterfarm single bucket setup. That should cost you about $30. Plus a light kit with dual ballast and two lamps and you're on your way.

If you need more help let us know. I have a friend who owns a hydro shop and he can build you anything you'd like and ship it to you.

[gainesvillegreen]

I'll second herbie the love bud's 'seems ridiculous'. In addition to being expensive, it seems like they would overheat and leave you little room for serious growth.

[muddywaters]

once that plastic heats up it's going to start gassing off fumes that will probably kill your plants.

i seriously had the same problem with a 2x4 hydro hut years ago. i hear they fixed the problem but whatever i won't trust my plants in one again. i lost some of my best strains to it.

[growboy]

Hey everyboy, thanks for all of the great advice. You guys literally stopped me dead in my tracks. I sent a big fat money order just last night to purchase one of these boxes, then I went on line late late late last night & saw all of these insightful replies, so I immediately called Fed ex & cancelled the delivery. WWWWHHHHHEEEEEWWW. Instead I'm going to purchase a cab myself, from Home Depot (like they do) & get it hooked up at the local hydroponics store. Like I said, i'm a first timer, so i'll be coming back for more good advice....real soon!

Thanks again,

Growboy

[GodBud]

Bro,

Just buy an 18 gal tote some tubing and some airstones and a pump and nutes and lights a fan and a meter and your good to go. all this for probably under 150 usd

peace

[GrowMe]

I heard that Godbud!

[growboy]

Ok, so i've been hearing some real good things about the Hydro Hut. I think i'm going to go with that, the Hydro Hut Mini 39' x 39' x 78' & try to grow 4 -6 nice size plants. i've heard some super horror stories about the "turn key" systems, but not 1 bad thing about the hydro hut.

[muddywaters]

once that plastic heats up it's going to start gassing off fumes that will probably kill your plants.

i seriously had the same problem with a 2x4 hydro hut years ago. i hear they fixed the problem but whatever i won't trust my plants in one again. i lost some of my best strains to it.


Ok, so i've been hearing some real good things about the Hydro Hut. I think i'm going to go with that, the Hydro Hut Mini 39' x 39' x 78' & try to grow 4 -6 nice size plants. i've heard some super horror stories about the "turn key" systems, but not 1 bad thing about the hydro hut.

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look around the net before make up your mind. you may have good luck with it but i and lots of others have had hydrohut problems.

[growboy]

So I went ahead & bought the hydrohut mini. I started using some bag seeds that I had while waiting for my original blueberry & god bud seeds. (those came in too) so now i have a total of 13 seedling in the hut & i THINK they're doing ok. (11) regular bag seeds & (2) of the feminized seeds that came in. I'm growing from start to finish using rockwoll. I have a 400w metal halide in there now 24hrs. I have a switchable ballast, so i'll be switching to a 400w hps for flowering. I have a 172 cfm exaust fan hooked up to a can fan carbon filter. i dont have an intake fan but i have (2) 6' fans blowing fresh air on the plants. I just planted them last week (2/15) & I already transferred them into the larger rockwoll cubes. Today i started watering with 1/4 strength nutrients (dnf gro A&B) and bcuz growth (1/4 strength). My temps range between 71-85 and humidity ranges between 20-40%.

I notice that 2 of the stems are green & the rest of the stems are a dark color but all of the leaves look green & pretty healthy. what color should the stems be & what does this mean?

[herbie the love bud]

A lot of people freak out because they see purple stems. It doesn't mean anything, just keep going.

[growboy]

Thanks Herbie,

I feel like i'm jumping double dutch right now. This is my first grow so i cant believe it's really happening. I'm in the ropes jumping right now... & dont want to trip up.

[growboy]

Also, can anyone tell me what's the most you've harvested using a hydrohut mini>

[herbie the love bud]

A mini is 3 x 3 or 4 x 4? Well with between 600 to 1000 W and 3 to 4 plants you should get a pound or so.


Also, can anyone tell me what's the most you've harvested using a hydrohut mini>

[growboy]

The mini is 3x3x6.5. & Thx again