?'s about Rubbermaid and CFL's

{Kottonmouth.King}

Well-Known Member
Ok guys and gals I have some questions. I have had tons of other questions answered and Thank everyone for contributing :mrgreen:!!

I am planning(never grown before) on doing a dual 36Gallon Rubbermaid setup 22"l x 39"t x 15"w(one on top of the other) with CFL's. I will have space for 6 lights by utilizing 2-3 light vanities setup horizontally (or one bar with Y-splitters, but will hang lower) to minimize space. I will obviously have intake and exhaust through a carbon filter as to minimize smell b/c i'm in a one bedroom apt and will put it in my bedroom closet.

Lights: 3-42w 2700K(2700 lumens /light) & 3-23w 6500K(1600lumens/light) (I can get more if necessary but I can only utilize 6)

Questions:
1. Will this be enough spots for lights?/Should I mount 1 vertically with Y-splitters or 2 horizontally?
2. What size fan should I use for exhaust through Carbon filter?
3. How should I attach Mylar to inside(trying to stay away from chemicals like glue)?
4. Will a Carbon filter be enough or will my clothes in the closet still smell like dank?
5. Would a 150wHPS get too hot inside a rubbermaid setup?

Thats about it but I may ask more if I remember. :joint::hump:
Please respond because I am looking for as much advice as possible.

Thanks and Peace not War!
 

hydrochris

Active Member
enough lights- YES, but more is better, the fan will cool the box
4 inch inline fan, small carbon filter
it's a small space, don't worry about the mylar, paint the interior white
carbon filter will kill all the smell from that small of a space
a 150w hps will work, but equally as much as 6-8 cfl's
 

makinthemagic

Well-Known Member
Questions:
3. How should I attach Mylar to inside(trying to stay away from chemicals like glue)?
5. Would a 150wHPS get too hot inside a rubbermaid setup?
3. Check out some flat white plastic spray paint. Use black on the outside. It will need a few days to fully dry and stop giving off fumes. However, if you let the paint properly cure for a few days it will cure MUCH better.

5. In addition to your filtered exhaust, you will want at least 1 fan within your case. Try to blow air onto the light(s) and also directly on the plant. The fan should blow upwards to help hot air rise towards your exhaust fan.
 
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