CFL Cab 3rd Run - 1 sqft - 5 Plants - 115w

[Mr. Reefer]

Hey Blynx, lookin good here. I got a newb question for ya.

When you say "no veg time" does that mean that you took the clones from the mother plant and immediately put them in the flowering box same day?

Prolly a dumb question, but hey I'm a lil 'green' when it comes to cultivation

 

[blynx]

Hey Blynx, lookin good here. I got a newb question for ya.

When you say "no veg time" does that mean that you took the clones from the mother plant and immediately put them in the flowering box same day?

Prolly a dumb question, but hey I'm a lil 'green' when it comes to cultivation

No, I meant that once placed into the cab they are immediately switched to 12/12.

The plants do have some veg, ie from the time they are rooted in soil until they are put into the cab.

Keep in mind this 'veg' time is usually in 3" pots.

This round was an exception because the containers I'm using are large enough to accept a plant that was in a 6" pot (the half gallon milk jugs I usually use aren't).

Basically since I'm transplanting from a small container to a larger one and throwing them under 12/12 immediately, the roots/plants aren't given 'veg time' ie 18+ hrs of light to grow out. They must grow roots into the new soil and flower at the same time.

 

[Mr. Reefer]

No, I meant that once placed into the cab they are immediately switched to 12/12.

The plants do have some veg, ie from the time they are rooted in soil until they are put into the cab.

Keep in mind this 'veg' time is usually in 3" pots.

This round was an exception because the containers I'm using are large enough to accept a plant that was in a 6" pot (the half gallon milk jugs I usually use aren't).

Basically since I'm transplanting from a small container to a larger one and throwing them under 12/12 immediately, the roots/plants aren't given 'veg time' ie 18+ hrs of light to grow out. They must grow roots into the new soil and flower at the same time.

OK, I see. Thanks for the quick reply! One more question if you dont mind...Im thinking about a micro perpetual 1-1.5 sq ft kinda like yours.

I see that you housed your fan and ducting in a separate box presumably because youre using a blower, but I guess I was wondering if you think I could get away with 26-28" vertical height assuming all my stuff (2 computer fans(possibly a 4" vortex instead of the computer fans), diy carbon filter, power strip, etc..) was inside of the flower chamber or would I need to go taller?

Also what are your thoughts on the single vortex vs computer fans as far cooling and noise go? I plan on doing the 5x23w cfls as well

Thanks bro

 

[blynx]

OK, I see. Thanks for the quick reply! One more question if you dont mind...Im thinking about a micro perpetual 1-1.5 sq ft kinda like yours.

I see that you housed your fan and ducting in a separate box presumably because youre using a blower, but I guess I was wondering if you think I could get away with 26-28" vertical height assuming all my stuff (2 computer fans(possibly a 4" vortex instead of the computer fans), diy carbon filter, power strip, etc..) was inside of the flower chamber or would I need to go taller?

Also what are your thoughts on the single vortex vs computer fans as far cooling and noise go? I plan on doing the 5x23w cfls as well

Thanks bro

If that's 26-28" of vertical height after putting that stuff inside then I'd say go for it.

My blower is louder than computer fans, but it also could be mounted better. It transfers some vibration to the case so it's amplified a bit.

I'm building another small cfl cab, it's taller and skinnier. I mounted 2 comp fans on the outside and have 4 bulbs running inside. I might have to add a third fan for venting as the temps around the bulbs is around 90.

A vortex is gonna be stronger and louder than computer fans, so it's up to you and your situation to decide which works best for you. With a vortex you'll have 1 fan, with computer fans, you are gonna have more.

 

[#1cheesebuds]

so how r they be looken now? I bet they look super dooper good.
any chance of new pix.

I wish I could get my sog plants to grow like that.=)

 

[blynx]

so how r they be looken now? I bet they look super dooper good.
any chance of new pix.

I wish I could get my sog plants to grow like that.=)

The pics I just posted are from 2 days ago, so they aren't much different.

I update this thread once a week with new pics.

 

[Fuzz420]

Nice work.Mine are at the exact same point yours are at. That sour creek looks like its going to have nice cola bud

 

[Mr. Reefer]

If that's 26-28" of vertical height after putting that stuff inside then I'd say go for it.

My blower is louder than computer fans, but it also could be mounted better. It transfers some vibration to the case so it's amplified a bit.

I'm building another small cfl cab, it's taller and skinnier. I mounted 2 comp fans on the outside and have 4 bulbs running inside. I might have to add a third fan for venting as the temps around the bulbs is around 90.

A vortex is gonna be stronger and louder than computer fans, so it's up to you and your situation to decide which works best for you. With a vortex you'll have 1 fan, with computer fans, you are gonna have more.

Ya, I was thinking that 26-28" might be too short for this application (sog vs scrog) I think what I'm gonna do is go with 15" x 15" x 40"h as far as dimensions...

...and go with the vortex on a speed controller like Ive read about to reduce noise and maybe even bungee it to reduce vibrations, and also I have a fishtank I can put on top of the box to help mask the sound

I'll prolly go with pc fans for the mother/clone box...whaddya think...do veggies/mothers smell, do I need a carbon scrubber in the mother box?

Sorry bout cluttering your thread, last question I swear, and then
Im

 

[InRainbows727]

Thanks for the words of encouragement blynx, by the way, the buds are looking pretty fat! Best of luck with all future endeavors, I really like the Goldfish pots that you are using as well. The strains you are running is also peaking my interest quite a bit, I'll make sure to subscribe to this!

 

[Thundurkel]

Looking great buddy! Wait till my next updates I think this next round is some of my best yet since I've got my ph right and that new Organicare line from Botanicare is so nice my plants just love it!!! Plus being all organic in coco is interesting...

 

[Tleom]

They are looking good.You are going to have some good smoke.

 

[b00m]

Gday blynx Always like your work with CFL's mate, those plants are just starting to kick into gear , tagged and definitely pulling up a chair an an watch the magic happen.
Peace

 

[blynx]

Ya, I was thinking that 26-28" might be too short for this application (sog vs scrog) I think what I'm gonna do is go with 15" x 15" x 40"h as far as dimensions...

...and go with the vortex on a speed controller like Ive read about to reduce noise and maybe even bungee it to reduce vibrations, and also I have a fishtank I can put on top of the box to help mask the sound

I'll prolly go with pc fans for the mother/clone box...whaddya think...do veggies/mothers smell, do I need a carbon scrubber in the mother box?

Sorry bout cluttering your thread, last question I swear, and then
Im

I don't use a scrubber on my mom/veg/clone cabs. I can't really smell anything from them. I pretty much only smell mj odor when the plants are in flower.

 

[blynx]

Five weeks into flower

Day 35

PBSD4 x 2

PBSD4A

PBSD4B

Sour Creek

I will be interested to see what the total yield is, because I'm not liking this single plant per container I did this round.

There is a big 'hole' in the middle of where the corners of all four boxes meet.

What I mean is there is unused/unusable space at this junction and there is a light right above that doesn't have a plant under it.

I think I'd really have to train the plants to reach from edge to edge of the containers, or I think I would run 4 plants per container for a total of 16 plants per square foot.

 

[T STREETZ]

cant wait to see how much she yields

 

[Fuzz420]

Looking better and better each week

 

[Fuzz420]

Its friday again, any updates???

 

[blynx]

Here are the girls 6 weeks into flower

Day 42

PBSD4 x 2

PBSD4A

PBSD4B

Sour Creek

After seeing how the plants are growing, I think 3 plants per container would probably work better with the current CFL arrangement.

 

[Fuzz420]

Looks like your gonna have damn fine harvest. Plants look fuckin great

 

[DrBudGreengenes]

I will be interested to see what the total yield is, because I'm not liking this single plant per container I did this round.

There is a big 'hole' in the middle of where the corners of all four boxes meet.

What I mean is there is unused/unusable space at this junction and there is a light right above that doesn't have a plant under it.

I think I'd really have to train the plants to reach from edge to edge of the containers, or I think I would run 4 plants per container for a total of 16 plants per square foot.

What!!!!
16 plants per sq ft
No way man that can't work

Or Could it now...

Lookin Good Blynxy
I'm puffin on PBSD4 rt now
Mmmm
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