first cfl fireplace grow

**bSmokey** · 01-04-2009, 08:26 AM

ah it feels good to finally be creating this thread. ive been waiting a long time to start growing and now i finally can!

well first things first lets get a look at the grow area. Which happens to be a fireplace that never got finished. The fireplace is about 2.5' deep, 4' wide, and 3' tall with of course plenty of ventilation at the top

for our lighting setup I chose cfl's. they are just best over all for my situation and will work nicely. all of the light fixtures and other materials i found around the house so that was a big help.

on to why were all here, the green. Since this is my first grow and im under experienced i will just grow some bagseed this time around. After this grow ill move on to some better seeds. I started germination today with the paper towel method and were on the way. So kick back, fire up a bowl, and watch the magic. i hope lol

**SmokeMedprop215** · 01-04-2009, 08:30 AM

good luck with it man... about the fireplace make sure that you dont have a light beam coming outa your fireplace

**robert 14617** · 01-04-2009, 08:36 AM

great for getting rid of the smell just open damper get more lights ...keep posting pics...

**bSmokey** · 01-04-2009, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by SmokeMedprop215

good luck with it man... about the fireplace make sure that you dont have a light beam coming outa your fireplace

the fireplace is in the basement and was never finished, so the top of the stack comes out under the porch

**SmokeMedprop215** · 01-04-2009, 10:45 AM

sweet sounds good

**DeweyKox** · 01-04-2009, 10:53 AM

Nice! Growing in the fireplace. Suck the heat right out! Plenty of space for your medical. Good luck bud!

**bSmokey** · 01-05-2009, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by DeweyKox

Nice! Growing in the fireplace. Suck the heat right out! Plenty of space for your medical. Good luck bud!

thats the subject of todays update! So today i went and picked up some 26 watt 6500k cfls to add to the light array. i still need to get a few more but it will be later tonight before that happens.After installing the rest of the lights i figured i should check the temp of the area after i kept the lights on for awhile. Turns out its staying a little cold, hanging right at 65 degrees. I plan on purchasing some emergency blankets and more lights tonight so maybe that'll help. Atleast its not too hot

ill post some more pics later tonight

i also have two huge ass mirrors that i could use for reflection alongside the mylar emergency blankets, what do you guys think?

**Kingb420** · 01-05-2009, 11:00 AM

make sure your cfls are CLOSE to the plants, like 1-2 inches, seriously, you will be impressed, just use 6500k for veg and 2700k for flower, i heard mixing them is not as good. good luck!

**DeweyKox** · 01-05-2009, 11:34 AM

I would have the cfl's with inches of the plants. Also would paint all area white or use Mylar. What about fans and circ? Addind just an oscl. Fan does wonders for there growth and developement.