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A grow box or grow kit system can cost a lot in terms of electricity, but it doesn't have to. So what impact is your hydroponic garden going to have on your electric bill?Well, it varies on a case-by-case basis, according to the energy draw that your system requires. But let's look at some the specific aspects of a hydroponics setup that use energy in your home or commercial space.Grow LightsIn an enormous grow room, lighting can be a significant energy draw, but for a grow box, it's only …

It's tax time again, and for a lot of working Americans, that means a cash rebate from Uncle Sam. So if you're interested in starting your first hydroponics project or growing an existing garden, you may be able to parlay that chunk of money into a brand-new gardening kit you can use for many years.So how do you go about making a tax rebate into a new hydro growing opportunity?Get the RebateFirst, you have to get your hands on that money.If you're lucky, the check will show up in the mail …

With all the modern interest in aquaponics, it's no surprise that you often hear people asking about how to hack a grow box for aquaponics. Not all grow kits come with this kind of functionality, so the question is very relevant for anyone who wants to start including aquaculture in their projects.How aquaponics works in open grow areasIn most grow setups, adding aquaponics means putting fish into the reservoir. In larger open grow rooms and grow areas, the reservoir is open and accessible, …

We hear from growers all the time who want to jazz up a grow box or hydroponics kit that they bought with clever DIY solutions to increase productivity, micromanage crop cycles or generally improve operations.Here are five of the top grow box “hacks” that we've seen done successfully to augment, the great design and engineering put into manufactured systems.Hydro and SoilSome growers take a particular kit and set it up to manage both hydroponic plants and soil-based growing. There are a n …

What is a carbon filter and how does it facilitate a grow project?Carbon filters are often sold with grow box setups and other hydroponics kits. These types of filters are effective odor blockers, because they work at the particle level to control various elements of organic compounds as they move through the filter.How Carbon Filters WorkWith carbon filters, many small particles of carbon work together to provide a large surface area where contaminant particles get trapped before moving b …