Indoor Grow Box Set-up

[khyberkitsune]

the only questions I have left are....

How far do I keep the light from the plants during veg and flowering, I know in the middle but how high/low, and as they grow in size where should I focus the light?

Can I use 4 gallon square pots or are 5 gallon pots recommeded?

I might have a problem clamping the 6" circulating fans since the plants are going to be against the wall, any suggestions?

....I might have more but thats all from the top of my head. I continue to do my research, I want to take my time and get everything right the first time.

When you install the light, raise it and lower it with it turned on so you get a good idea of where the brightest swath shines upon the center of the pot.

4 gallon square pots work, I use cat littler buckets often.

For the fans, try using perhaps a covering screen to prevent the leaves from getting into the fan. eventually the plant will train itself away from those.

[Malsor]

When you install the light, raise it and lower it with it turned on so you get a good idea of where the brightest swath shines upon the center of the pot.

4 gallon square pots work, I use cat littler buckets often.

For the fans, try using perhaps a covering screen to prevent the leaves from getting into the fan. eventually the plant will train itself away from those.

I want the most possible yeiled even if that means 3 plants in my box sitting in 10 gallon buckets

wouldn't the plants be affected if there is a fan blowing directly into them?

[khyberkitsune]

You'd want the fans blowing on them, it provides some micro-stress which makes the stems stronger.

You'l get way more yield with what I've told you than you would with 3 plants in 10 gallon buckets

[Malsor]

You'd want the fans blowing on them, it provides some micro-stress which makes the stems stronger.

You'l get way more yield with what I've told you than you would with 3 plants in 10 gallon buckets

I'm deff taking all the info you gave me and I am going to use all of it. I have a concern with the ballast. What should I know about what ballast I need for my cool tube and MH bulb? I was reading that the socket/cord of the cool tube does not fit most ballast that people use for their reflectors.

[khyberkitsune]

I'm deff taking all the info you gave me and I am going to use all of it. I have a concern with the ballast. What should I know about what ballast I need for my cool tube and MH bulb? I was reading that the socket/cord of the cool tube does not fit most ballast that people use for their reflectors.

Get yourself some electrical tape, you'll likely need to cut and splice the proper plug. The internal wiring for the cord should be the same, white, black, and green. Any ballast will work, it's just often you'll have to adapt your own plug since most suppliers want to use non-IEC standard connections.

[Malsor]

Get yourself some electrical tape, you'll likely need to cut and splice the proper plug. The internal wiring for the cord should be the same, white, black, and green. Any ballast will work, it's just often you'll have to adapt your own plug since most suppliers want to use non-IEC standard connections.

I seen a kit with the cool tube and ballast on Amazon. I provided the link below. Would I be able to use this kit for a MH bulb? I'm not good when it comes to the electrical systems.

Amazon.com: 400W 120V HPS Cool Tube Digital Grow Light System: Patio, Lawn & Garden

[khyberkitsune]

That one won't work. You want the cooltube to be clear 360 degrees.

[Malsor]

That one won't work. You want the cooltube to be clear 360 degrees.

The reflector can be removed. I read people on other forums who claim its a piece of cake to remove and it gives you clear all around glass. So that wont be an issue. I'm wondering if the ballast will work with a MH bulb?

[khyberkitsune]

Looks like most companies I'm looking at don't make one totally clear all the way around.

*Advanced DIY* Non-Bakearound 7" Cooltube - Grasscity.com Forums

There's a technique DIY on makign your own.

[Malsor]

Looks like most companies I'm looking at don't make one totally clear all the way around.

*Advanced DIY* Non-Bakearound 7" Cooltube - Grasscity.com Forums

There's a technique DIY on makign your own.

the reflector's in the cool tube's are removeable which in result will leave you with a clear glass all the way around.