Off-the-shelf grow cabinets anyone ?

[pipeman]

well, that homebox looks like a great product IMO. The Australian distributer is http://www.accenthydroponics.com/ At $638 its a little pricey but a one off purchase and if you have to move its not as much hassle as a big wardrobe.

 

And big enough to run a 600. If you didn't want to convert your own cupboard this is what I'd suggest but as others have said you can do it yourself a lot cheaper and it ain't that hard.

[Gruntus]

Thanks for all the replies people, much appreciated. Yeah the Homebox looks good but it's still not a complete system (I'm thinking I need lights, trays, other stuff). I not against paying for something well made (it took me two years to finish a dog house I built - poor dog had to sleep under the stars a long time..).

 

Pipeman, I liked your idea of contacting some hydro suppliers and asking if they do full setups. Anyone know of any reliable stores in Adelaide (apparently we're full of options here..). What's a 600 anyway ? That's watts I presume. Does a bigger lamp just = a bigger grow ?

[pipeman]

yeah gruntus I just meant a 600watt light. Usually enough for a personal supply.

 

any hydro shop will sell you lights, fans and a hydro system to suit that space.

 

I kinda know where you are coming from you just want a steady supply of pot and don't mind forking out some $$ to get it right. The thing is if you look into building the room and system yourself I think you will give yourself a much better knoweldge of indoor growing in general which can only be a good thing.

 

what can I say other than you need to do a lot of reading in indoor growing forums and educate yourself on the options...

 

indoors doesn't need to be any more complicated than outdoor growing (cept for the fans & light). Can just be in handwatered pots if you like, or even the same soil you've had success with outside.

[pipeman]

oh and Integral Hydroponics by G.Low is a very good read for beginners IMO. Google it and you should find someplace that sells it (I got my copy from a hydro shop)

[SukonmiSkunk]

Gruntas,

what part of adelaide are you from???

try the Hydro wharehouse at Lonsdale.... if its still there...they have heaps of setups.. and you can drive in...

[Stoney]

in my opinion in a good size wardrobe a 400w hps is all ya need if ya go for a 600w you will nedd some heat extraction so it dont heat up to much but if you lookin at ventilation in there anyway then a 600 will be good.

i use a 400w in my wardrobe and it works well as good as even

 

and yeah go through the tutes that ss done will help ya heaps and dont forget get out there one weekend and do a huge op shop run they are the best places to find cheap used wardrobes

 

hope this helps

[420Downunder]

I was just on ebay and Hydromasta is selling the homebox for $395, now that's a good buy, you could probably build it for less but it wouldn't be anywhere near the quality.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HOME-GROWN-HYDROPON...5QQcmdZViewItem

[pipeman]

if you are renting and need to take down your grow to hide/move from time to time this is great value IMO. God I wish these things came out a few years ago would have saved me a lot of heartache.

[Gruntus]

Damn, thanks for that 420Downunder! OK, the Homebox ideas is suddenly more compelling. Time to measure up the shed..

 

I suppose there's still a lot to learn about, well, everything to do with hydroponics really. I'd just skipping the wardrobe bit..

[420Downunder]

No worries, I'm tempted to get one myself. Ate least you never have to worry about light leaks or how to mount lights/vents etc