kitter
01-08-2007, 03:45 AM
This is going to be a long topic, please stay with me. Also, I posted this on Zandor's grow report, a great site and great podcast BTW, but it's a little slow at the moment so I thought here would be a logical 2nd post. Also, this is not a how to grow question, more of a what do you think type. Also, if anyone cares to comment on what they see as the major security risk and ways to not get busted, I'm all ears.
I'm in the slow process of thinking about getting things together for a small hydroponic grow in a C13 cabinet. For security reasons I can't think of anything better than a C13 so I've ruled out all other options.
My major problem in all of this is that we live in a 1 level ranch style house. We live in what I would consider an upper-middle class neighborhood, at least for my part of the US, with each lot in the 1 acre range. Therefore, I'm not too worried about attracting attention from any passersby. We do have an attic, accessible by the garage, but it's not really an option due to the high heat in the summertime because temps up there have to hover around 110 at least. I'm in zone 7 in the southeast US for those that that means something to. Basically, the winter temps average about 40 with an absolute low in the mid teens, the summer temps never get much higher than 90, more like the mid 80's, at least at our house, because it's on a mountain. I'm not too concerned about neighbors due to our lot being heavily wooded and fenced.
With the inside being ruled out this takes us to our lot. I'm in the process of building a potting/storage shed in the backyard, in a nice secluded location among the trees, and I'm thinking this is my ticket. Space is not an issue, I can build it to suit just about anything. My area of concern is a consistent temp. The obvious options are to run an a/c window unit in the summer and a space heater in the winter, when needed. All of these sound just fine to me.
My question to all of you is what you think about all of this? Am I way off to even consider doing this outside the house? What security concerns does everyone see? My thought was to just go about business as normal, a small lock on the outside, an interior section framed up inside the shed, lock on the C13, remote kill switches, and use it just like anyone else would use the structure. I figure the stranger you act the more attention you draw. Anyway, is the outdoor climate going to wreak too much havoc on things? Also, I would like to hear opinions on masking the smell. Being outside, in a wooded area, I'm thinking a normal odor control solution would do the trick.
I thank everyone in advance and wish you a Happy New Year.
I'm in the slow process of thinking about getting things together for a small hydroponic grow in a C13 cabinet. For security reasons I can't think of anything better than a C13 so I've ruled out all other options.
My major problem in all of this is that we live in a 1 level ranch style house. We live in what I would consider an upper-middle class neighborhood, at least for my part of the US, with each lot in the 1 acre range. Therefore, I'm not too worried about attracting attention from any passersby. We do have an attic, accessible by the garage, but it's not really an option due to the high heat in the summertime because temps up there have to hover around 110 at least. I'm in zone 7 in the southeast US for those that that means something to. Basically, the winter temps average about 40 with an absolute low in the mid teens, the summer temps never get much higher than 90, more like the mid 80's, at least at our house, because it's on a mountain. I'm not too concerned about neighbors due to our lot being heavily wooded and fenced.
With the inside being ruled out this takes us to our lot. I'm in the process of building a potting/storage shed in the backyard, in a nice secluded location among the trees, and I'm thinking this is my ticket. Space is not an issue, I can build it to suit just about anything. My area of concern is a consistent temp. The obvious options are to run an a/c window unit in the summer and a space heater in the winter, when needed. All of these sound just fine to me.
My question to all of you is what you think about all of this? Am I way off to even consider doing this outside the house? What security concerns does everyone see? My thought was to just go about business as normal, a small lock on the outside, an interior section framed up inside the shed, lock on the C13, remote kill switches, and use it just like anyone else would use the structure. I figure the stranger you act the more attention you draw. Anyway, is the outdoor climate going to wreak too much havoc on things? Also, I would like to hear opinions on masking the smell. Being outside, in a wooded area, I'm thinking a normal odor control solution would do the trick.
I thank everyone in advance and wish you a Happy New Year.