Cheap DIY $2 Grow Tent!
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- Опубліковано 24 кві 2018
- Thanks to Cody at Nukeheads for sharing this simple yet effective idea.
FULL DISCLAIMER: ** I paid $2.50CAD for these items which actually works out to $1.95USD **
Creating a super simple grow tent from $2 and basic items from around your house.
/ @codyoebel
Hey guys,
If I told you that you could create a grow tent from $2 and basic items you have around your house would you believe me? What if I told you that for the $2 you’d increase your lights efficiency by up to 122%? Sound too good to be true? Stick around and I’ll show you how it’s done.
Firstly if you’ve come to this video thinking we’re going to make something like this, you’re wrong. Grow tents like these will run you $200 and aren’t an option for a lot of us.
Cody over at NukeHeads.com (check them out on UA-cam and Facebook as well) Showed some promising results on a quick homemade grow tent that I want to share with you.
There’s two components you need, each of which you can get from your local dollar store. Here’s what you want to get. Head into the camping section and find a Mylar Blanket. Designed by NASA these things are highly reflective and light weight.
Next head over to where they keep the kids’ stuff. Pick up a hula-hoop. Pick a diameter that would fit your light and plant.
That’s it! The rest of the items we can get from our own home!
But first let’s get some measurements from our grow light without a grow tent. I’m using a par meter to measure the various wavelengths of light that fall within a specific light range. The range we’re interested in the is 400nm to 700nano meter range. Without getting too much into details you’re plants respond best to light within this range.
We’ll test our light at a 12” interval, an 18” interval and finally well move to a 24” interval. As expected the further away we move our light the less effective it becomes.
But now let’s see if our big $2 investment can make a difference.
I’m going to want to find a way to hang this hula-hoop around our grow light. With a bit of string and some creative thinking, I think I’ve found an easy solution.
Let’s attach the mylar to the hoop now. A bit of tape is all that’s needed for this process. Just work your way around attaching the mylar to the hoop. If you have a bigger hoop, or maybe you’ve built a rectangle out of PVC fittings, you may need another mylar blanket.
Ok so the next step…. We’ll hey wait a minute that’s pretty good. There are no more steps. Looks like our work here is done. But as they say the proof is in the pudding, or in our case the Quantum PAR Meter Micromol Sensor readout…. Who writes these jokes?
Let’s take some readings and compare. Here we are at the 12” mark we see better results with the mylar.
Again at the 18” mark better results with the mylar, and finally at the 24” mark, surprise surprise better with the mylar.
So ask yourself. Is if worth it to have a 122% gain in light efficiency for $2 and no extra wattage? I think it’s a pretty good idea and I want to thank Cody over at NukeHeads for sharing it. It’s an easy DIY project that anyone can afford.
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My first setup was made from a sheet of foam insulation with the foil coating, and draped over the top and front with Mylar. I also made my first grow light from three LED headlights. Works great! DIY is always rewarding.
As you raise the lights inside the mylar tent, the surface reflective area increases, therefore the light intensity percentage increases as you go higher.
Bingo.
That is my thought, the myler is reflecting back what was getting lost
Thank you so much for the great info. Good hands-on plus just enough science to make it interesting. I've grown for a long time but am trying to amp up my indoor grow room. Keep up the good work.
I love using thermal blanket material. Super cheap and doesnt reduce grow space at all.
Cool video, I can see this helping out many people. I know that if anyone wants reflective material in bulk, look up radiant barrier and you can find a roll of material that was produced to bounce the radiant heat away from your home. I have a roll that's literally tear proof and has micro holes for moisture release
I actually just checked and mylar is available in bulk too.
I also use bubble radiant barrier in rolls for indoor plant starts. It is durable, flexible, reasonable cost and works quite well ( sorry no light meter) At year 18 of use, it really stands the test of time as a way to bounce light in a small area.
I made one using the frame from a travel wardrobe for hanging suits, duct tape, and white poster board as a reflector. It worked great. Total cost was under 20 bucks. Mylar is okay but white glossy surfaces reflect almost 100% of the full spectrum so the white poster board works wonders. Keep it dry and it can last for years. I'll text it against mylar and see if I could gain anything from using those old space blankets from my camping gear lol
What were the results of your tests please?
also here for your results!!
The white poster board and mylar were both less efficient than the surrounding walls being painted with a white flat paint.
@@brianmorris364 Thank you
I heard that reflective siding / my at can create hotspots. Maybe the reason ? Or is it actually that good
So grateful that I found your page. Thanks for the info. Getting started on one tomorrow. 😁😊❤ Wish me luck.
What a great idea,I'm going to give it a try with cloths pins.Hope my wife don't miss them.
Thank you very much sir, love your tutorial and energy!
Damn thats creative as hell great ideas.
I covered the walls and ceiling in a 6x12 foot area with mylar and it works great!
You can also get a reusable fabric shopping bag with the reflective interior
what would be the ideal distance from vegitables? I am just curious how many nonmeters would be ideal for an indoor veggie patch? It seems like the farther away, the more plants could be lit, but not sure what the numbers mean, so would 300 nanometers be strong enough?
OMG you are a genius you are going to save me SO much money on my beginner grow operation
Where U I should have the Growlight Form?
I believe the speed of light travels back and forth the higher we go!
Lol pulls out 80$ par reader for a 2 dollar build lmfao love it😂😂😂
Like the oilers sticker!
Never even thought about using Mylar! I already have the Mylar but I’m going to get some dollar store foam board and cover that with Mylar. Then I’ll use the foam board around my shelves.
I USED THIS IDEA FOR MY FIRST EVER GROW. I HAVE A 3X3X6 TENT NOW BUT I GREW WITH JUST MILAR AND A LED GROW BULB AND A COMPUTER FAN
do u not need exhaust fan for ventilation..u said u just used computer fan so i assume u didnt..how was your yields?
So my hlg 100w v2 would be perfect with 1 plant
Wat about airflow and rh
I used 2x2 lumber and a roll of thick plastic. $38 5x5 tent. Ive also added a roll of mylar. $20
what kinda light is it expensive ?
Bro was tweakin
Emergency blankets are the best I figured this out just a few months ago but I went a little bit further 👍
Love the dual purpose
how do u get airflow through it
@@tickles5593 I just hang mine around the walls down one side of the room window AC unit ink bird control 3 different oscillating fans and a couple clip fans dehumidifier got 2 mars FC E3000s next too one another along that Wall I veg and grow autos have a 2by4 but not a tent built it in corner of my room to flower photos but the open bedroom veg and auto works great
@@tickles5593 good luck tickle
You still wanna be in that higher 450-700 range tho right so even tho the 18inch had 122% increase...still isn't really the desired amount of available light right?
What kind of light is that?
I used tin foil and it worked like a charm! ✨
Same
Where did you get the light m8?
Hello nice video thank you.. can you let me know where you buy the grow light please..
The light is from Horticulture Lighting Group.
@@HowToHydroponics thank you my friend you are the best..👨🌾👨🌾
awesome video, on me way to get some mylar !! thanks
I have a 4by 4 tent and now I understand why I should keep my plants closed up
I have white panda paper... I wonder what t he increase would be on that if it's worth it to cover I'm all in 🙌
So, what is happening, is that the properties of the Mylar's reflectiveness is reducing the light loss factor of the QB light. Its the same reason why most lights have a reflective dome/roof to concentrate effective light direction concentration. Form more word salad give a thumbs up
Because you're also reflecting a lot of infra-red light, aka heat...
Setup an extraction fan at the top and you're good.... as long as cold water from an external source is pumped into the plant ls roots you'll be fine...
I'm going to be upset if I spend the money and it doesn't work.
did it work ?
@Noctisv2 He was so upset he moved off grid and never returned to UA-cam again
@@bobdolesghost2406 LMAOOOOO
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So this is great JUST for light, but there are other things you should build into it. One, certain plants require humidity, so it needs to be closed in. Bugs...the point of a grow tent is to avoid contaminants and bugs. Air...grow tents have a great filtration system. So if its JUST light you want, this is great
Tomato cages probably work well too
look at your light when you turn it on and look at brightness when you move it away from table
Looks like a survival blanket I have in my first aid kit.... I wonder
My husband says its the inverse square law. Your techies out there will know what yhat means.
It's because U have more light reflecting off the Myla that's why U have a higher reading
Aluminum foil ??
I grew 16oz from 2candles FACTS BRV
makes sence its a reflective surface so the light is hiting from lots of deferent angels
Yea but the police helecopters will see hear signatures wont they and xray to see in your house
Mylar blankets in first aid kits are gr8
Hey cool video are you still doing this. You Canadian?
I guess the light is free, cool, sign me up!
Canadian ?
Bad Idea because Air flow is impeded and that will decrease yield and increase chances of mold.
Now im.guessing ventilation is just the open top
Good for growing cress that’s about it , 😂 get better results with white Mylar on your walls
"seems like a great deal!"
Yes. Yes it does.
my friend the different is because when you put the foil you donthavenatural light anymore maybe you must test the light in a dark room to see the different now you compare 2 different things i believe
This is good for begginers like me , thank you for this but i need to buy a tent before the plants starts to flower
That's all cool... Unless they cost $5 in my country. That's not much, but for me as I'm making school project grow box, i'm gonna use aluminum foil 🤷♂️
But what about the light? Thats the most important part is that also $2?
Sieqo LII this video was about a grow tent not a grow light.
@@HowToHydroponics do u know if a 15w led corn bulb will work?
That hydro farm par meter is notorious for unstable and innacurate readings That is the issue. If you want accuracy & stable readings use an apogee. Average par increase with mylar diamond pattern material as the reflective medium around the grow space is 20% NOT 122%
Sub par. Pun intended, bye 😎
Flat white paint, washable, with a high albedo is much better than sliver/Mylar.
In Denmark... mylar costs around 7 dollars per meter
It cost $2 but how is that possible if you dont have lights either
Karate kid used this as his costume!!
Professional grow tent manufacturer .
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Seeing as this was posted before covid and inflation, its probably 300$ to build this 2$ set up now
20x20 wood frame then plaster board(drywall) the inside and done ffs,then u can insulate it even,oh aluminium foil works better hahah
6:48 hahaha
Awesomeness sauce,,,,I’m baked
I found a light 3x brighter than that for 40 bucks on Amazon lol
Is a lot easier to make one out of a carton box
Freakin’ Kanuks!
You look like dude from Fast n the Furious the first one
This would work, but with no ventilation the whole house is going to stank!
Can I dry my weed in here ?
Simple answer you reduce the volume available confined the light from escaping uhhhhh u still confused lol
That much Mila will cost me more than $2😂
As I am commenting this I am growing weed in my closet and the comments are at 420
There's probably like a million better ways to do that and what about the darkness you would have to completely cover it up to keep it dark
Would be easier to line a cupboard with the mylar , watering would be an issue with the hoop method
So happy to see this guy recording again. Loved his stuff in the past!!!!
Wat about airflow and rh
I know someone who used a bunch of potato chip bags as the inside is reflective like Mylar any way interesting light ! Take care! 😊✌️🇨🇦
WHITEFORD PIPES HANDMADE By Michael David thanks man, the light is an HLG 65, you can get them off amazon for around $100. Very powerful little lights.
the plumber in australia put the company phone in the potato chip bag so they couldn't keep track of him
Thanks man I'm making my own grow tent
@@HowToHydroponics I saw a 600 watt double profile light for about the same price on aliexpress, could you do a review of that?
@@erniew5805 does that really work?
Those science project cardboard things are good too. Flat white is also quite reflective. Use 2 to create a box.
Lol just had this idea today kitting my bushcraft bag. Thanks for confirming and posting video.☺
Im trying this for sure. Thanks man 👍
Now run everything off solar power and you're set (also build a water wheel just for fun) thanks for all the work youve done making me wanna start hydroponics, starting my first grow this spring. Cheers.
I'm quite into aquaponics! I grow everything from weed to vegetables and am also farming fish which in turn are organically feeding what I'm growing! It's self sustaining land at it's finest!
sounds pretty cool, make some vids on it?! y not?!
yeah man, that sounds real interesting. I’d love to see some videos of your work
Me too
+Tommy soprano...That sounds extremely interesting, I think its time to get your youtube career of its ass and get to film'n bro, like soon, I for one am very interested in your ideas and accomplishments in this area. Please show us PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE !!!!
I'm a country boy.. I had fb for a while haven't used it in 3 years.. yeah my buddies want me to do videos on upgrading my home stead but I don't know shit about making videos and editing and making it interesting lol also making videos showing gold coins and silver bars is big.. do you have to pay money first to make a channel that make revenue?
How are you guys handling the ventilation with the mylon completely surrounding the plant?
Hi, I can't afford LED yet. I wanted to ask which lights are best for growing crops indoors, like Pak Choi and lettuce Etc. I have the option of HPS, metal halide and dual Spectrum from sunmaster, all 400w. Which one should I go for? Thank you!
What if you put a mirror on the bottom to reflect the light back up?
I love NUKEHEADS CODY is the best and very helpful
this is great idea for starting seedlings, but the 200 dollar tent has a major purpose for the larger girls...odor control :)
…..plus there's enough room for ten reasonable-sized plants in a 1.5 tent. Who in their right mind would try to grow individual plants like that ??
Even bigger use a bigger cardboard box and two blankets instead of hula hoop..bigger and same price what I have used in past ..
@Robert Theref some like ?
I’m a medical grower in the mountains so odor is not a concern for me
Al you need is a carbon filter to get rid of the smell. Don't need it if you are only growing one plant.
Mylar. Good stuff Bro. 👍
Could you use those silver windshield sun refector or one of those silver heat blankets that they use on ambulances?
Great info thanks!
I've been aligning my grow room with Mylar for 2 years, didn't know it was called Mylar until now lmao
Lol u didn't know the product u bought and used Bwhhahahahaha I definitely dont wanna smoke ur weed Bwhhahahahaha
lmfao
White paint is just fine.
Can you use that QB without a heatsink? Thanks
Very helpful video!