hydrolifeCA
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Location: Central America

[Pics] New Grow Box - Made from free supplies!

Well all, I have come a long way since you all first help me fix my failing lettuce.

I recently decided to setup a new system. Granted I live in the middle of a third world country (practically) and grow tents and other useful hydroponic supplies don't exist, I had to improvise.

1x Cardboard Box
1x Reflective material
1x 45W 2800 lumen (6500k) CFL.

I was already using that light so I know its sufficent, my plants are fine.

I coated the walls of the box with the reflective film, added the light, made a door, inserted my DWC. Hooked it to a timer and voila.

I plan to add 3-4 PC Case Fans for ventilation in the next few days.

What do you think? Not bad for a minimalistic, no pro supplies or terrible?

Pics follow:

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Any suggestions or observations?[/list]

Bobberman
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Very nice. I guess if you look around there are things you can use that others throw away! I run across them every day!

hydrolifeCA
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Joined: Wed Mar 09, 2011 3:05 pm
Location: Central America

Bobberman thanks for the comment! And Yep, I guess we can always find a use for something. My plants seem happy so far!

I really need ventilation though lol!



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