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TribalSeed
SoulJah
Registered: 06/22/13
Posts: 1,699
Loc: Babylon
Last seen: 8 years, 28 days
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Re: 26" PC Grow Box from pcgrowbox.com - Soil or Hydro for first grow? [Re: Deadkndys420]
#736579 - 06/17/14 06:22 PM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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Deadkndys420 said: Waste of money imho.
I agree.
My reasoning is for 500 bucks you can do yourself a lot better. I was thinking of going this route when I started. Honestly a tent would work really well and would have abit of a head up over a pc box as far as an ideal grow space. They really don't stick out as bad as you think. The worst thing about it is the noise. I have ventech fans so that's probably why I have this issue, but the fans are rather loud. If you can put it in a back room or something you would be gold.
Plus you have more freedom with growing space. This is a plus for you because you are wanting to do autos. They may have progressed abit since I first started but from what I remember autos hate training. Don't wanna top them because it stresses them which dramatically affects the yield since they do grow at a different pace than photoperiods.
With autos, I think its just the fact you don't need to switch the lights. That's the only benefit I came across in my auto venture. My experience is definitely not the same as others have had, but you would get more if you just used photoperiods. Grow a nice plant in veg. Take a few clones. Veg them a week or two then turn all the lights to 12/12. You would save yourself on beans, plus you wouldn't be taking as many risks ordering them.
Just my POV bro. Do whats best for your situation, it sounds like you got a grasp on what you want. Just do some research on different components like the light and fan and ducting and tent and see how much that would be compared to a PC grow box. A lot of times the nutes they send are just enough for a grow to harvest. Sometimes.
Good Luck!
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TribalSeed
SoulJah
Registered: 06/22/13
Posts: 1,699
Loc: Babylon
Last seen: 8 years, 28 days
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Re: 26" PC Grow Box from pcgrowbox.com - Soil or Hydro for first grow? [Re: Mrshroom]
#736629 - 06/18/14 10:52 AM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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I got my tent, lights, and everything from ebay and amazon. It was the cheapest route I could take. I upgrade as I go along so I can actually afford to.lol.
The complete kits are nice and make everything seem really easy, but watch out because sometimes they are way overpriced. Just be a smart shopper like you would be with a car or a tv or some shit.
I'm cheap and if I can help someone save some money, I'm all about that shit.lol.
As for the setup, it really looks daunting, but it is really easy once you have everything in front of you. Two people make the job a breeze (as far as setting up a tent) but its completely possible and just as good with one working on it.
My tents are a no name brand 4x4x7 off of ebay. Turned out to be a really good tent, but that could be dumb luck. and a VirtualSun 3x3x6.5 . Both great sturdy tents that get the job done. Be sure to look for the tents without plastic connectors. Personally I have never used them, but I have seen and heard about the connectors breaking and shit. Plus it just doesn't seem very sturdy considering the amount of weight you put on the top bars.
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TribalSeed
SoulJah
Registered: 06/22/13
Posts: 1,699
Loc: Babylon
Last seen: 8 years, 28 days
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Re: 26" PC Grow Box from pcgrowbox.com - Soil or Hydro for first grow? [Re: Deadkndys420]
#736630 - 06/18/14 10:56 AM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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Deadkndys420 said: ventech fan sucks. there loud as fuck.
I bought one with more blades from my hydrostore for 50 bucks and its much quieter.
I would have spent more money buying the filter and fan separate. I plan on getting a better fan soon. I don't really care about anyone hearing it because there is never anyone around to worry about, BUT that thing is loud enough on a fan speed controller to keep me and my wife up at night. Its been running nonstop since last October so its understandable I guess. Thinking about moving the tents out of the bedroom.lol
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TribalSeed
SoulJah
Registered: 06/22/13
Posts: 1,699
Loc: Babylon
Last seen: 8 years, 28 days
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Re: 26" PC Grow Box from pcgrowbox.com - Soil or Hydro for first grow? [Re: Deadkndys420]
#736635 - 06/18/14 11:39 AM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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Deadkndys420 said: Shit man I know your pain. I hade mine in my closet and had to wear ear plugs at night. Enclosing The fan in a big box with some Styrofoam helped some but not much.
Fuck we got two right next to the damn bed. Our room used to be the coldest in the house so I figured putting them in there would be better come summertime. Its sweltering in there some nights.
Hell me and my wife have sex anywhere in the house except for our bedroom. Shits too hot.lol.
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TribalSeed
SoulJah
Registered: 06/22/13
Posts: 1,699
Loc: Babylon
Last seen: 8 years, 28 days
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Re: 26" PC Grow Box from pcgrowbox.com - Soil or Hydro for first grow? [Re: c1d]
#736674 - 06/18/14 07:25 PM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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Some parts are made for each other the way you are thinking. But mostly you can use any ducting with aany tent with any fan...etc. I don't know how many people recommend this, but personally I would try to stick with the same ballast/light. Just feels safer to me, but really even that doesn't matter a whole hell of a lot.
Just make sure if you have a 6 inch fan that you get 6inch ducting and a 6 inch carbon filter. The ducting sucks no matter what, but its universal as long as it is the same size.
I cant give you any advice on LEDs. They are just to expensive for my taste. I have seen good results out of them and some guys really know how to use them things to get the best bud, but I don't want to give you blind advice.
For your info man, the more head room the better. Go for the 5 foot, if you can get a 6 footer. Leaves you plenty of room for the light, filter and fan . The bigger the better, within reason. I grow for personal mostly and I could always use more room. That three footer seems like it would be more ideal for clones and maybe mothers. Spring for bigger if you can dude. You will be glad you did.
EDIT: When I read this it sounded like I meant the ballast and light matching up didn't matter. It does, you wanna get a 600watt ballast for a 600 watt light, etc.... I just meant the brands like a lumitek ballast with an Apollo light/hood. Make sense? Same wattage, different brands.lol. Don't want you to burn the house down.lol.
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Edited by TribalSeed (06/18/14 07:28 PM)
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