So I had this Idea for a stealth grow in home that could run two or three plants maybe and I want some feedback as in good idea or bad Idea.

I have access to this old coke vending machine


since I am new to indoor growing of any kind I'll layout my plan and you guys correct me or ridicule it as you will I just want any kind of feedback

This machine has several racks for holding cans, and bottles of refreshing liquid. They can be removed by any one that knows how to use a wrench, screwdriver, sledgehammer (they dont have to function any more), etc.
I want to do a layered SOG grow by installing a shelf in the middle that wont allow light transfer and I want to mount a HPS light on the bottom of that shelf so that I can veg on top with a few cfls and flower on the bottom. the coke machine already has some lights in the door so I was thinking If i wanted I could use them to veg both shelves If I lined the whole thing with mylar. The machine is Ideal for stealth because it already lights up so I wont have to hide the light its about 1 1/2 foot deep as far as I can tell and maybe 2 1/2 wide on the inside (I have yet to measure)
But at nearly 5 feet tall it leaves room for my plants to grow and have adjustable lighting. Also it is Ideal because it locks so any prying eyes would go wanting if they grew suspicious as to why I have a non-functioning coke machine. well what do you guys think? Constructive criticism please.

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What if someone wants a coke....LOL

You would have to do something about the light when you flower.

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First harvest - 26.5 pounds - Grown with 2 flashlights and a picture of the sun. 14.95 plus shipping for a how to video.
See BIGMIKE13's thread for complete details.

Please elaborate I must reiterate I am completely new to this kind of growing


and the coke thing I was thinking I could sacrifice a little space and leave one rack functioning so as to avoid suspicion

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O.K. first of all that is supposed to say light, not kight.

Anyways, you can grow a plant in the seedling and veg stage with lights on 24 hours a day (24/0) or on 18 and off 6 (18/6).

During dark hours, like when you use 18/6 it should be completely dark.

After your plants mature or reach a certain height, you switch the lights so that they are on for 12 hours and off for 12 hours (12/12). This will trigger them to flower. (produce buds)

During 12/12 it is critical that the dark period be kept completely dark.
If not your plant wont flower and if it does it will stress the plants and cause hermis which will self pollinate and give you seeded bud.

This was a basic explanation so I hope it helped.

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First harvest - 26.5 pounds - Grown with 2 flashlights and a picture of the sun. 14.95 plus shipping for a how to video.
See BIGMIKE13's thread for complete details.

What if I completely Light proofed the dividing shelf would that suffice you think?

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Thanks man I'm kind of a junk recycler, trying to find a use for everything so it doesn't have to be thrown in a landfill somewhere, and I want to get into growing for personal use so I figured this would serve both purposes.

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As long as it's completely dark then your good. If you have anymore questions just ask.

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Everything I read and say on this sight is for entertaiment purposes only. I have never grown or plan to grow marijuana, my sparse knowledge comes from what i have watched and or read on this and other sights on the internet.


First harvest - 26.5 pounds - Grown with 2 flashlights and a picture of the sun. 14.95 plus shipping for a how to video.
See BIGMIKE13's thread for complete details.

Awesome thank you for the Input if you think of any other design flaws let me know so i can try and get this thing built perfectly so my first grow can be successful.. also im sure this is already answered some where but what is from personal experience the best way to get seeds In the us without digging them out of some bullshit regs. because most of the good weed around here is sensi.
also would you consider it a little too ambitious to plan for hydroponics with this limited amount of space?

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Hows it? One thing you might want to consider is how you are going to ventilate it to keep fresh air coming and going for the plants, also depending on the lights you use it might get kinda hot. So you gotta find a way to keep it cool--Somehow you need to install a fan pulling in air at the bottom, and a fan in the top somewhere to blow air out, this would be ideal because obviously heat rises so work with that rule to keep the plants relatively cool.
Also, with that set up you might wanna consider a co2 delivery system so c02 can fall on your plants, rig it at the top.You can utilize different home made methods such as yeast/sugar/water/2litre/tubing, dry ice or maybe even "co2 boost", either way it is beneficial to the plants because it increases growth.
Well good luck
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