How To - Rubbermaid Tub Growbox

[5016169]

I can't get it in the 70's. I've got the tub propped open with four (4) twelve packs of soda (two on each side) so the air comes out and a fan blowing down from the top. It's 82 average now.

[MaryLane]

You want a fan blowing UP from the top going out. Hot air rises. If you have it blowing down you're blowing the hot air off the bulbs onto your plants and basically making it much warmer in the box.

[MaryLane]

Anyone think a 400w or 600w HPS would work in this box if you put it in a cooltube, or had it mounted on the outside of the box, so that the reflector bottom is even with the top of the box? Sealed of course...

[TheRisen]

Instead of using mylar or foil tape or anything like that would simply painting the inside of the box white do just as good of a job?

[PhotogJames]

I am new here and just your thread on the grow box. I have a few questions. Can I use the inline duct fan and carbon filter together from seed to harvest? How do I connect them? How big of a pot can I put into a 22gal tub? Will a 3gal pot (I read that you should have 1gal for every foot) fit in a 22gal tub? Can this setup by used as a drying box as well?
This will be my first indoor grow (I used to outdoors, but now live in the city) and would like to know if I can use this as an all-in one set-up.
Thanks.:hippy:

[MaryLane]

Yep, a flat, matte or satin white finish on the inside would work perfectly. Make sure you sand down (rough up) the plastic and prime it well, and use a primer that will stick to plastic. If you don't, the paint won't adhere at all. It'll flake off just from you looking at it.

Instead of using mylar or foil tape or anything like that would simply painting the inside of the box white do just as good of a job?

[cannabis182]

what is the height on the grow box?

Much appreciated

cheers:thumbsup::jointsmile:

[5016169]

I am almost done with mine. I just have to add the foil tape to the bottom half (inside) as you can tell from photo two.

I'm not sure why I can't upload pics through the forum now, but here they are:

With the lights on

With the lights off

[PHATTY LUMPKINS]

wish me and the ole lady luck maybe some baba cush for xmas..awe.. i wish us a merry x-mas and a happier new year.

Thank God for Bill 215.

[Flyers9715]

I have a couple questions.
What size pots are these in?
How many seeds would I want to use? I noticed the packs usually include about 10 seeds.