Stealth Box Purchase Question!

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matchbook

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Hi, currently in the process of finding suitable stealth box and I came up with (instead of building one) possibly purchasing this one.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...egoryID=502362

(30 In.W x 19 In.D x 36 In.H)

First time ever, so I was wondering if I were to use this box, would LST or SOG HAVE TO be utilized in order to have a moderate yield in such a confined space? Is the 3 feet in height not suitable because I can find nothing ranging around 4 feet thats suitable.

I have a 150 HPS "all in one" light and any advice on ventilation would be well appreciated as well. Thank you!
 
justatoker

justatoker

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just go to a local salvation army man or some place similiar. Im positive you can pick up a used cab thast alot bigger and thats wood ( imho wood would be better ) to cut up and make into a grow cab way cheaper than that.
 
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matchbook

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justatoker said:
just go to a local salvation army man or some place similiar. Im positive you can pick up a used cab thast alot bigger and thats wood ( imho wood would be better ) to cut up and make into a grow cab way cheaper than that.
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thanks ill check into mine as well as craigs list
 
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matchbook

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BudgetGrower87 said:
I made a pretty good box out of somthing with equal size. It cost me around $140 almost done with the first grow and pretty happy with the results. I got a journal and some info on the box on these links

Journal: https://www.rollitup.org/grow-journals/135070-stealth-11-200-lumen-cfl.html

Box Ideas: https://www.rollitup.org/grow-room-design-setup/133054-stealth-grow-project-w-incoming.html
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WOW i was almost about to buy that box after I saw it but I'm a little concerned about the actual small size since I'm not using CFL's and I'm using a 150 HPS. Will it get to hot using such a small box?
 
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matchbook

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BudgetGrower87 said:
someone with HPS experience throw a post. I'm interested
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Yea please do ... I need a vent solution and I after looking at your setup BG87 I see some holes cut in the top.. I need stealth so maybe this isn't the best route?? Where could I find something better besides a obvious kitchen cabinet (thats still relatively the same dimensions as discussed above.

Someone shed some light please!!
 
BudgetGrower87

BudgetGrower87

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you can do it with a diff light setup, thats just what i did out of a lack of knowledge. You would be shocked how crazy stealth my box is I had maintainance guys fixing somthing in the same room and never knew it exsisted.
 
BudgetGrower87

BudgetGrower87

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go to closet maid company website they have some amazing boxes to pick from that lowes or home depot will pay the shipping on.
 
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MiniGrowRooms

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matchbook said:
Yea please do ... I need a vent solution and I after looking at your setup BG87 I see some holes cut in the top.. I need stealth so maybe this isn't the best route?? Where could I find something better besides a obvious kitchen cabinet (thats still relatively the same dimensions as discussed above.

Someone shed some light please!!
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Hey guys. New on here and just found this. Hope im doing it right lol. In a box that small a 150 w hps would get far to hot plus they have to be about 50cm from the top of plants otherwise they will burn them. I have just built a box as an experement for a possible buisness and its about the size of the box you are talking about. i have put a 125w cfl in there and a thermometer and its sitting at around 82 degress farenheight which isnt far from perfect. maybe i could get some pics of mine on for u. hope some of this helps
 
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matchbook

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MiniGrowRooms said:
Hey guys. New on here and just found this. Hope im doing it right lol. In a box that small a 150 w hps would get far to hot plus they have to be about 50cm from the top of plants otherwise they will burn them. I have just built a box as an experement for a possible buisness and its about the size of the box you are talking about. i have put a 125w cfl in there and a thermometer and its sitting at around 82 degress farenheight which isnt far from perfect. maybe i could get some pics of mine on for u. hope some of this helps
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for sure helps, thanks man the search continues. I'm checking out the website as we speak BG.
 
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matchbook

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MiniGrowRooms said:
Hey guys. New on here and just found this. Hope im doing it right lol. In a box that small a 150 w hps would get far to hot plus they have to be about 50cm from the top of plants otherwise they will burn them. I have just built a box as an experement for a possible buisness and its about the size of the box you are talking about. i have put a 125w cfl in there and a thermometer and its sitting at around 82 degress farenheight which isnt far from perfect. maybe i could get some pics of mine on for u. hope some of this helps
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Aright I found this... its extra wide and 36 1/2 inches high. I hope this would be tall enough but love the wideness. Someone with some HPS knowledge give me an opinion!!

Flat Panel Base Cabinet/Work Bench 36 1/2" H X 48" W X 23 7/8" D

http://www.closetmaid.com/Look/Product_Catalog/product.cfm?product_id=1161
 
BudgetGrower87

BudgetGrower87

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lol thats so funny I'm ordering that cab to make a new box and lowes is going to order to the store for me. Thats somthing you should check on, great minds think alike! I have been looking at that one for like 2 weeks!
 
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