Unknownfigure
03-02-2009, 03:26 AM
Let's talk small spaces; Really, really small spaces. More specifically, let's talk about a computer case.
We've all read about the computer case grows and what not. Obviously, the yield from such a small space cannot and will not be significant. Maybe ounce, ounce and a half at best perhaps? Even so, it seems the perfect supply for medicinal purposes, does it not? Combine that with the advantage of a more stealthy operation and you have a better sounding plan to me.
With the theory in mind, here comes the foreseeable problems. Light, heat, space, smell. First, let's address light.
I would only consider trying something like this using the biggest chassis I could possibly find anywhere. Even so, installing appropriate lighting could be a potential hassle. I've read about using CFL's in grow boxes, but I was wondering if it could be possible, maybe with some minor case mods, to fit in a 150 watt HPS bulb in there while just having the cord to it and the ballast be in a nearby location? I can feel a few issues with coming about doing it, but somehow think it is possible. Advise on how to do this would be very appreciated!
Then there's heat. Obviously, the heat would be coming from the light. Temperatures in my area in general can vary very widely, so it would be difficult to assume how much of a problem heat from a 150 watt bulb would be. I'm thinking with a few extra fans in place, it won't reach a lethal level for the plants. Comments on how much of a problem this would be and possible solutions for it would be greatly appreciated!
And Space. In all honesty, it probably won't be taller than two feet if I'm lucky. Cramming the necessary parts inside with enough space for the plants and to ventilate properly would be a challenging task. Just by vague estimation, I'm thinking the chassis may be a foot and nine to eleven inches tall, seven to nine inches wide, and MAYBE two feet deep? Would it even be feasible to fit a 150 watt HPS bulb in here, without disrupting anything? Advise on this would be greatly appreciated, as well as advise on the largest computer cases to be found today.
Smell. Even if I need to do some minor case mods, I will be installing intake and outtake fans, with the outtake fan somehow being fitted with an active carbon filter of some sort. Given the already tight space, would it be feasible to do this and still retain the stealth attributes of the operation?
As far as genetics, I would only consider using Lowryder or Lowryder#2. Perhaps another Lowryder cross that does not grow tall whatsoever. I'm looking for a nice, consistant quality of final product that I'm sure the supplies I have in mind would be able to give. I realize a growing season longer than two months in unrealistic given the space limitations.
Like you probably guessed, any advise on bringing a vision like this into reality would be very very much appreciated. If all goes well, it will not end here, you will see what happens as things progress, but here is the beginning. Ideas, thoughts, critique, everything is welcome.
And if this was somewhat hard to understand, I apologize. You all know how that goes.
We've all read about the computer case grows and what not. Obviously, the yield from such a small space cannot and will not be significant. Maybe ounce, ounce and a half at best perhaps? Even so, it seems the perfect supply for medicinal purposes, does it not? Combine that with the advantage of a more stealthy operation and you have a better sounding plan to me.
With the theory in mind, here comes the foreseeable problems. Light, heat, space, smell. First, let's address light.
I would only consider trying something like this using the biggest chassis I could possibly find anywhere. Even so, installing appropriate lighting could be a potential hassle. I've read about using CFL's in grow boxes, but I was wondering if it could be possible, maybe with some minor case mods, to fit in a 150 watt HPS bulb in there while just having the cord to it and the ballast be in a nearby location? I can feel a few issues with coming about doing it, but somehow think it is possible. Advise on how to do this would be very appreciated!
Then there's heat. Obviously, the heat would be coming from the light. Temperatures in my area in general can vary very widely, so it would be difficult to assume how much of a problem heat from a 150 watt bulb would be. I'm thinking with a few extra fans in place, it won't reach a lethal level for the plants. Comments on how much of a problem this would be and possible solutions for it would be greatly appreciated!
And Space. In all honesty, it probably won't be taller than two feet if I'm lucky. Cramming the necessary parts inside with enough space for the plants and to ventilate properly would be a challenging task. Just by vague estimation, I'm thinking the chassis may be a foot and nine to eleven inches tall, seven to nine inches wide, and MAYBE two feet deep? Would it even be feasible to fit a 150 watt HPS bulb in here, without disrupting anything? Advise on this would be greatly appreciated, as well as advise on the largest computer cases to be found today.
Smell. Even if I need to do some minor case mods, I will be installing intake and outtake fans, with the outtake fan somehow being fitted with an active carbon filter of some sort. Given the already tight space, would it be feasible to do this and still retain the stealth attributes of the operation?
As far as genetics, I would only consider using Lowryder or Lowryder#2. Perhaps another Lowryder cross that does not grow tall whatsoever. I'm looking for a nice, consistant quality of final product that I'm sure the supplies I have in mind would be able to give. I realize a growing season longer than two months in unrealistic given the space limitations.
Like you probably guessed, any advise on bringing a vision like this into reality would be very very much appreciated. If all goes well, it will not end here, you will see what happens as things progress, but here is the beginning. Ideas, thoughts, critique, everything is welcome.
And if this was somewhat hard to understand, I apologize. You all know how that goes.