Growing in unfinished basement feasible
Actually, I have a few questions and apologies as I have populated this forum with some recent newbie questions :)
Anyway, while I only have a 1 18gallon res , I built out a pvc frame for the lights and possible future growth. Now I'm walking the halls here at the house trying to find a good place for the setup. Closet space is out , due to need of. One possibility is the basement , it's unfinished and I'm concerned about the amount of dust down there. It's not moldy though so there's a feather in it's cap. There are also more spider webs around though I could vacuum them away. My feeling is for whatever reason spiders seem to be more drawn to the basement possibly. Not that I typically see them walking around. And I am aware that not all spiders are bad for my plants. So, one I'm wondering if more challenges will arise from keeping my garden in that area ? Also, another possibility I'm considering is finishing off my PVC frame and light stand with perhaps some covering. I hear Panda Film makes a good covering ? I'm concerned about fire safety but I'm running to start 2 55w CFL's (480w total equivs). Also light leaking , but a total seal of light would make it more feasible in some available areas of my living space. TIA Stuart |
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Yes, the covering was a possible way to keep things in an open living space. Actually the reflector works quite well and it's more of focused light in the a room then actually radiating it all over the place. Just an aside.
I think in the future a nice grow tent would be very cool. For the short term I'll take your word :) and do the basement area. Plenty of open area down there. You mentioned wiping down with water ? It's a cement floor - but perhaps it's best to stay away from any cleaning solutions, particularly cleaning on a regular schedule ? Otherwise thank you for your answers. Stuart |
Ya, if possible hosing it down would be the easiest. Just keep it away from any drywall or electrical. In Calif our garage had no drywall and I warped plastic bags around the wall outlets and sealing lights. Then took the hose and systematically hosed everything down starting with the sealing and rafters. But inside the house I find the easiest way to dust is simply with a bucket of warm water and a towel. The water keeps the dust from becoming airborne and getting all over everything. For the cement floor vacuuming and mopping would work the best, If you cant hose it down.
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