GthaEnigma
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G's Trees
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GthaEnigma
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So today is tent set up day. Everything except the fan is here. It should arrive on monday. This is my first tent setup, anything I should know before I build it to make it easier?
The tent should be fairly simple. Shake out the tent itself, figure out which side is bottom. Find and assemble the bottom part of the frame, should be 4 sides and four corners, and set it in the bottom of the tent. Assemble the vertical sections on the corners, likely 2 pieces each, and then assemble the top part(should be same as bottom). You now have a fully assembled "cage". Lift the tent into position and and zip as you go. It may be a bit tight the first time, and a helper may be useful here.
I haven't been following really closely, but I would suggest if possible to put everything but the plants in, including ventilation, and check access, ensure adequate power supply(not just watts but the number of outlets for fans, lights, and any other draws), air flow, and ambient temperature. You may find you need to re-plan your intake or exhaust or any other number of little tweaks that will be a pain in the ass if you have to move a bunch of plants every time.
Edit: Oh, and it's pretty simple to rig up an intake filter. I prefer using the larger duct holes but use the screened windows if necessary. I use a piece of ducting, some filter material from the furnace filter aisle, and a margarine tub with the bottom cut out. Two layers of filter, placed in the duct, and then held in place by the tub works great. I'm always amazed by how nasty the filters are when I change them. For the screened windows, I make a frame from cardboard, cut to the same size as the window on the tent and then I staple filter material to both sides. The velcro on the tent helps hold it in place, but I usually need duct tape or something like that to get a sufficient seal.
Good luck!
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Leave enough room to comfortably access each side of the tent if possible, 3 of 4 is ok, don't wedge it in a corner tho.
GthaEnigma
Canna-Arborist
Thankfully, it is tiny, reaching the back corners will be a breeze. Height however will be the battle of note.
GthaEnigma
Canna-Arborist
yea, new tent is up, light is in, ready to put in the fan and some babies.
Frimpong
🔥Freak Genetics🔥
Very cool
GthaEnigma
Canna-Arborist
I can hunt a pack at a time now. Finally. This is not my supply, it doesn't have to yield anything but phenos and seeds.
GthaEnigma
Canna-Arborist
In a pleasant turn of events my fan showed up 2 days early greeting me when i picked up the mail. Now I just have to mount and duct it. Tent ready to rock. Barring unforseen events some seeds gettin popped tomorrow!
GthaEnigma
Canna-Arborist
Does anyone have some tips on how to make the filter and fan fit in this little bitch. A pic of a 2x2 setup would be glorious.
AlienAthena
The Chosen One
You want to place the fan outside the tent. You can sit it on top and tape just make sure your ducting is taped up good, that’s what I do. Carbon filter usually in the top corner, back left with the opening facing right so you can easily connect the ducting would probably be best.
GthaEnigma
Canna-Arborist
Thanks AA. That is what I was thinking, but I am a total noob at setting this up. This is so cool. I have wanted to do this for awhile.
Idlewilder
Underground Chucker
If space gets really tight you can have the fan push air through the filter and just have a little bit ducting in the tent. One caveat is that the smell reduction isn’t as good ime
GthaEnigma
Canna-Arborist
Ok, now i just have to decide what to pop in this first round.
I actually do this with all my tents these days. I hate giving up room in the tent for the filter and fan.
GthaEnigma
Canna-Arborist
I did like AA suggested, filter in the top left corner. It fits in the 12in head space the lights need. Fan on top. BTW I am already i love with this pimp ass ac infinity fan! Love the features.
GthaEnigma
Canna-Arborist
Frimpong
🔥Freak Genetics🔥
GthaEnigma
Canna-Arborist
It will probably be ugly at first, some may die, but eventually the battle will be won.
