[Pipedream]

I always place a flower pot or container below the tub to raise it up a bit. The ones I use are a good 14 inches tall, so they do lift the tub quite a bit. In the past, I also used to either raise the shelf or lower the lamp to close the distance as well. However, in recent years I've gotten excessively lazy and now do neither. Would it benefit by getting the lamp right on top of the canopy? For sure, 100%. The thing is....I'm just into easy these days and I'm still producing way more herb than I can consume anyway.

[Terramoto]

Hey Pipe, could ya give some info about ur air pumps, how much are they pumping? I just saw in a chinese store some pumps selling for like 5$ but i dunno how much air the plants will need.

[Pipedream]

You really don't need large airpumps, especially if you intend to grow in buckets or small tubs. Even a cheap $5-$10 Wal-Mart pump will fill the bill if its only serving one container. The trick is to keep the surface of your bath constantly moving and splashing a little. As the bubbles rise to the top of the bath, their surface tension and that of the water is so high that very little O2, if any, is introduced into the system. The majority of the exchange happens right at the surface where the surface tension of both the water and the air-bubbles are broken and get to intermingle. This is not to say that you should buy a really cheap air-pump. On the contrary, buy the best equipment your budget allows. It will pay for itself with better performance, quieter operation, and fewer repairs or replacements. However, if someone is just starting out and on a very tight budget, even a very cheap pump purchased for $1 at a garage sale or flea market will do the trick. Just make sure you are making the surface bubble a good bit.

[Terramoto]

Hey Pipe, tell me something does your closet heat up because of the wood? Im asking this, cause my closet is also a wood closet and im having a problem, i have like 4 Input Fans and 2 Output fans and if i close the door i get like 31ºC inside while out temp is around 29ºC with one 125w CFL.

[Pipedream]

Yes, it heats up, but its not related to the wood. Even with small lights, fans, and airpumps, the heat they generate will tend to build up a bit. A two degree rise above ambient isnt that bad. The only solution is better ventilation. While 31 degrees may be a bit higher than ideal, there is no reason you can't grow excellent plants in that condition. My box is often in that range. Be sure to pick appropriate strains from tropical climates.

Also, the smaller the box the greater the heat build-up will be, and input fans are not usually the best of ideas. Try going with exhaust fans at the very top only and a large passive intake at the bottom.

[chileno1978]

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My next asignment will be this, great job and thanks for posting

[chileno1978]

[Strapped]

Excellent post. Thank you for this

[AmberMan]

Nice set up, I like the exterior look to the cabinet.

[AmberMan]

Sweet Post!!