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Thanks guys for the suggestions. I'm now thinking for a single grow area I could have a box 8 inches wide, 1 1/2 to 2 feet long, and up to 2 feet tall. Maximum 75 watt CFL bulb. My main concern above all is fire hazard. The box would be lined with mylar from an emergency blanket or something...

Thanks for the input. So I guess the question becomes, how much does a CFL light up? And how much does it heat up? That way I can determine a minimum box size and choose a location.

Well I was going to put the lamp in the top, and lay the box with the longest side down. Im really hoping on growing sideways so I can take advantage of the abundant area under my bed. I haven't taken any real measurements as to max size, but I have quite a few ideas as to where. Whats the...

Hi everyone, I've been thinking about a stealth grow for a bit now, but I've got a few questions. I was thinking of using CFL bulbs for heat and price concerns. I'd really like LEDs, but those seem to be expensive. This may seem strange, but I was thinking of hiding a setup inside of one...