Hi guys,
After much reading and pondering since discovering this awesome idea i've decided to give a space bucket a go. I love the whole CFL stealth grow idea and as a long time lover of the fine product this is my first grow so i'm approaching this as a complete newbie in that sense.
So, onto the bucket. I've got a 80L compost bin from B&Q that i'm going to adapt. I already have some second hand equipment I got cheap but it's too large for my current space so it's in storage but i've kept back a few parts. Mainly the brand new bulb and a couple of poles.
I've got a 6400k 125w Omega CFL in there giving off (please correct me if i'm wrong anyone!) either 5000 Lumens or 7500 depending on the website you cite. Also got 4 2700k 23w CFL's giving off 1500L each. giving me a grand total of 11,000 Lumens or 13,500 depending on your base figure for the 125W. It also covers both ends of the spectrum. I think this is a decent enough amount get an oz.
I'm going for auto blue mystic so I was trying to keep to the 2700k to keep it short but I inherited a 6400k big one so might as well use it too. I'm a bit worried about the stretch that the 6400k will give it given the small size of the container.
I'm going to plant in soil straight into a 20L pot. I want to disturb it as little as possible. I will be definitely be trying LST since it's such a short container and potentially attempting a SCROG if i'm feeling bold enough.
I've got a few photos, mylar is on it's way so that's yet to do. but otherwise it's more or less there. I made a slide attachment on the side so I can raise or lower the 150w, it is also supported on by string just to keep it level and stable.
Any advice please, i'm a bit worried about a couple of things, the distance the smaller CFL's will be until it gets to a fair size, maybe need to figure a way to bring them downwards using some sort of pole (of which I have many). and also the proximity of the 125w bulb to the edge of the compost bin, especially once mylar is glued on.
Two fans are also on their way for extraction. I bought 3, one for intake and 2 exhausts, but seeing the build up and in situ i think one exhaust will be sufficient. What do you think?
Thanks
PS - I have an imgur album link but can't post it because my post count is less than 10 since i'm a newbie here. Sorry.
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