Will this work

papered · Apr 28, 2013

I wanna build a PC case stealth grow, how much yield if any will this give me

standard sized pc case,
tin foil coated,
2 * 20w 6500k CFL bulbs
2 * 20w 3500k CFL bulbs
combined 80 watts
pc fan for ventilation

im new to this so please give me some help and suggestions,

thanks a lot!

Taviddude · Apr 28, 2013

I wouldn't count on more than 1/8 to 1/4 ounce of dry material.

Buy one of those BIG 150 watt CFL bulbs at least.

If you can't pull at least an ounce, is it worth 3 months of your time?

Peace.
Tav

papered · Apr 28, 2013

thanks, what if i double the lights, will i get more?

grizzy · Apr 28, 2013

You'll be fine.

Loose the tin foil - it reflects light in poor directions because of the wrinkles. Paint the inside flat white with a cheap can of spray paint.

The 6500K's are good but try to find a better red spectrum -2700K will be better than 3500K.

Auto's are best for PC cases in my opinion - they generally stay short and are not affected by light cycles for the most part. It's hard to keep unwanted light in/out of the case.

I'd use an intake and exhaust fan since those lights will heat up the small area pretty quickly.

papered · Apr 28, 2013

Thanks, do you mean I'll be fine with 80w or 160w?

papered · Apr 28, 2013

grizzy said:
You'll be fine.

Loose the tin foil - it reflects light in poor directions because of the wrinkles. Paint the inside flat white with a cheap can of spray paint.

The 6500K's are good but try to find a better red spectrum -2700K will be better than 3500K.

Auto's are best for PC cases in my opinion - they generally stay short and are not affected by light cycles for the most part. It's hard to keep unwanted light in/out of the case.

I'd use an intake and exhaust fan since those lights will heat up the small area pretty quickly.

Thanks, do you mean I'll be fine with 80w or 160w?

atidd11 · Apr 28, 2013

U want about 100 watts per plant

grizzy · Apr 28, 2013

80 watts will be fine for a PC case.

papered · Apr 28, 2013

grizzy said:
80 watts will be fine for a PC case.

How many grams do u think i can get? i heard its something like 0.3 g /watt with cfls?

Big Trees · Apr 28, 2013

A t5 would be the best bet and you can also use visqueen plastic instead of tinfoil or white paint

grizzy · Apr 29, 2013

papered said:
How many grams do u think i can get? i heard its something like 0.3 g /watt with cfls?

Shoot for an ounce. Keep her happy and she will reward you.

PC grows are more of a hobby grow in my opinion. You won't have a ton of bud but you'll have enough to keep you happy.

Bakatare666 · May 4, 2013

papered said:
How many grams do u think i can get? i heard its something like 0.3 g /watt with cfls?

That's pretty close to what I got from my last one.
From 305w (just the last month or so, before that, I only had 98w), one month veg and lots of LST'ing, I got 2.71 oz. dry and cured.
I like to veg with 5000k and 2700k mixed, then just leave the 5000k's when I flip, instead of taking them out like most do.

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