For all the stealth micro grow box growers

[Sypherz]

Just figured id give an update.. i received my ph up/down kit and ph meter.. got it dialed in.. heck i was actually having fun messing with the ph.. My tap water has a base ph of 4.4.. dont know if this is good or bad.. but dialed in the ph meter with solutions it came with.. and played around with the ph up/down..all im waiting on is nutes and the beans.. hope the beans make it safely and undamaged.. and also waiting on my ec meter.. soon ill have a pic of the finished stealth box

 

[Amadeus Forzin]

Tap water with a ph of 4.4?? Seems wrong some how. Have a look on your water suppliers website, it should have a water quality report in there. My tap water has a ph of 7.2.

 

[AKgramma]

Tap water with a ph of 4.4?? Seems wrong some how. Have a look on your water suppliers website, it should have a water quality report in there. My tap water has a ph of 7.2.

You must have toxic levels of metals in your water. It could be from old lead pipes or contaminated water sources. Take a clean sample to a water-testing facility and have it checked out.

 

[Sypherz]

Ok just a quick update.. ive have given up totally on the emergency blankets.. i have been through 6.. they tear way too easily.. so ill be going with flat white paint on the inside.. also had to modify my scrubber by shortening it so i could vent out of the back like i wanted to.. also i came up with a way to put the filter i wanted on my passive intake.. ill post pics shortly.. so once i get the inside completed i will be ready to go if my beans get here in time.

 

[Sypherz]

 

[Sypherz]

the black filter media also has carbon in it.. i am so pissed about those emergency blankets.. i used a brand new razor blade and it still ripped

 

[Sypherz]

And as far as the tap water having a low ph.. its because im on well water.. but ill use distilled water i guess since many are saying this is bad

 

[Sypherz]

Any advice on cutting these emergency blankets? ive tried razor blades, exacto knive, everything.. scissors work fine while its outside the box.. but to trim the excess off it keeps ripping.. ive had all i can take with thes.. next time ill install them b4 i assemble the box.. and thats my advice for anyone attempting to use them... either that or stay away from them.. they arent worth the hassle.. but i dont like the idea of going with white paint

so im at a standstill

 

[AKgramma]

You went with wood, so staple them down. The plants don't care if it isn't perfect. If you absolutely must patch the rips, use either white duct tape or clear packaging tape.

If plan A fails, White latex-based paint, once it dries, gives you a plastic reflective surface that is also waterproof. Much easier to apply than sheets of mylar or emergency blanket.

 

[Sypherz]

Ok well i finally got the emergency blankets on.. everywhere except the top.. gotta mount filter and light brackets.. its far from perfect by all means but i guess it will be alright.. even though its driving me crazy with the wrinkles in it.. but on my next box i know how to solve that problem.. lesson learned already.. lol

 

[AKgramma]

It looks like art! A winter scene in the woods! Kewl!

 

[Sypherz]

Lol.. ty AK.. it will get the job done i guess

 

[Amadeus Forzin]

You have done a good job with this build. I have rep'd you many times and I will again, I'm sure.
You should ask the mods to move this thread to the diy section of the forums. It will probably get the attention it needs there.

 

[Sypherz]

Thanks Mr.A.. ive tried to do my best with this build and learned a lot along the way.. i will be doing another on my 2nd box.. will post another update when i get the filter mounted and lights installed just to show finished setup.. as soon as beans come in ill be starting a journal.. also got an idea to build a scrog setup ill show when done.. I will get in touch with a mod and see if they like your idea

 

[Amadeus Forzin]

If you hit report post button, next to rep button, that be the quickest and easiest way to contact them.

Your next box should be awesome.

 

[Sypherz]

Just did that.. thanks.. next box will be slightly bigger and ill be using this box for veging.. but i still will do a few grows in this box first.. and im 100% sure the next box build will go so much easier after the trial and errir after this one..

 

[Amadeus Forzin]

Every day is a school day my friend

 

[ph0bones]

Also You Mentioned Before U Got 7G Per Plant.. What Size Was Yout Grow Area And What Strain? I Have A Friend That Did A Grow In A 16X16x24 Grow Box And Yeilded Around 14Grams From One plant

I'm planning on purchasing a grow box 24" tall.. concerned about plant height though, especially after the pot and lights are put into the box. I was wondering how your friend managed in a 24" tall box? Lst? Any insight would be greatly appreciated

 

[Amadeus Forzin]

Check out my journals below. I have a total of 30 inches and find it hard sometimes to keep the girls under control.

 

[AKgramma]

If you must grow in a 24" tall box, you will need to go wider to accommodate how wide your one plant will be when tying her down. You may need to grow in short, but wide bins, which will give you more head room for veg growth. I suggest 36" wide and 24" deep , which will barely be room enough to bring one well-trained plant to harvest. In a cabinet so small, you will have heat issues unless you use household cfl's, which allow you to lower the lights to within 3" of the plant.

If at all possible, try to give your plant at least 36" in height, which can be achieved rather economically with wire shelving. You can cover the framework with heavy cardboard panels covered with aluminum foil(dull side out) and paint the outside panels any color to match the room. The heavy-duty cardboard is free at appliance stores. A large refrigerator shipping box will accommodate an adjustable shelving unit to which you can clip lights, fans. The upper chamber can be used for babies and small tools and pots.