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Grow light, rack and tent for tubs and jars.
#27076770 - 12/07/20 09:01 AM (3 years, 1 month ago) |
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Hi guys
I'm getting a little tired of having visible monotubs sitting around in my apartment (studio) and would like to create a more organized setup.
I ordered this rack on Amazon. It fits 4 60qt tubs which is perfect for what i'm doing.

18" Deep x 54" Wide x 36" High 3 Tier Black Starter Shelving Unit
It's standing up against the wall in my apartment. I would like to somehow cover it, and thought of building some sort of a custom tent with grow lights around it.
Any recommendations on lights and tent that I can customize to fit the measurements of the rack?
Other ideas are much appreciated as well
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Re: Grow light, rack and tent for tubs and jars. [Re: SvampeB0b]
#27076783 - 12/07/20 09:10 AM (3 years, 1 month ago) |
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something like this but in the correct size
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Re: Grow light, rack and tent for tubs and jars. [Re: SvampeB0b]
#27076788 - 12/07/20 09:12 AM (3 years, 1 month ago) |
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These LED rope lights work well

As far as covering goes, I'd be concerned about problems associated with lack of air flow.
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Re: Grow light, rack and tent for tubs and jars. [Re: Bikerfool]
#27076831 - 12/07/20 09:42 AM (3 years, 1 month ago) |
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That's perfect! I wonder if it's possible to buy the tent material and then assemble it myself so it fits my rack?
In terms of light. I found these that seems easy to put together without having to do any electric work.
https://www.amazon.com/Integrated-Linkable-Warehouse-Workshop-Basement/dp/B081NM23V9/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=4FT+LED+Shop+Light%2C+48W+6500K&qid=1607358892&sr=8-5
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Re: Grow light, rack and tent for tubs and jars. [Re: SvampeB0b]
#27076866 - 12/07/20 10:15 AM (3 years, 1 month ago) |
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Those lights look good. Why don't you just hang a tapestry in front of the shelf or use a partition? That tent looks like overkill and might be kind of stagnant for mushrooms. Running a fan in there will likely dry out the substrate..
If you go with a tent you could cut a hole in the side and put a cpu fan in the hole, on a timer to bring in fresh air. A few minutes every few hours shouldn't cause too much drying.
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Re: Grow light, rack and tent for tubs and jars. [Re: Bikerfool]
#27077043 - 12/07/20 12:04 PM (3 years, 1 month ago) |
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Great. I think i'm gonna give the lights a go. Do I need to worry about the distance from the light fixtures to the tubs? They are going to get pretty close.
Here is how it currently looks.

Yeah. I just need something to cover the rack with when possible. It doesn't have to be tent, but I figured some reflective material on the inside wouldn't hurt?
I'm open to other ideas as well. Even a fabric curtain could work?
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Re: Grow light, rack and tent for tubs and jars. [Re: SvampeB0b]
#27077051 - 12/07/20 12:11 PM (3 years, 1 month ago) |
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Do you have a closet that you could fit a shelving unit in?
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Re: Grow light, rack and tent for tubs and jars. [Re: Smoo]
#27077064 - 12/07/20 12:18 PM (3 years, 1 month ago) |
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Quote:
Smoo said: Do you have a closet that you could fit a shelving unit in?
I don't unfortunately. This is the only option I have at the moment.
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Re: Grow light, rack and tent for tubs and jars. [Re: SvampeB0b]
#27077450 - 12/07/20 05:24 PM (3 years, 1 month ago) |
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The lighting distance shouldn't be a problem since LEDs don't generate much heat. I honestly don't even use lights. Just ambient sunlight that comes through the blinds. There's not going to be any advantage to having reflective surfaces.
If it were me I would just put something like this in front of it:

Have you considered lining your tubs with with 3 mil contractor bags to prevent side pinning? Side pins are the worst.
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Re: Grow light, rack and tent for tubs and jars. [Re: Bikerfool]
#27078416 - 12/08/20 09:05 AM (3 years, 1 month ago) |
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Yes, I'm going to revert back to putting in a liner. I did some tests, but i'm getting to many side pins :/
I think i'm gonna look into adding a curtain that's attached to the side railing.
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