01 — Description
Présentation du produit
Home growers looking to get the most out of a single 600 watt grow light need look no further! This ingenious new design offers just over a square meter of growing space, but in a rectangular shape. For what ? Because it is ideally proportioned to harness every photon from a 600 watt HID grow light housed in a rectangular reflector. The HOMEbox® Ambient R120 has been custom designed to create a noticeably lit and intensely productive growing space thanks to its perfect proportions and super reflective PAR+ lining. An air-cooled reflector can be ventilated using the two 160mm (6.3") vent ports on each side. A generous 200mm (8") duct in the roof makes garden ventilation easily mountable, so as two 200mm (8") OmniFlow swivel vents and a 160mm (6.3") duct for additional active ventilation if needed. The perfect growbox for a small corner!
Assembled size: 120 x 90 x 180 cm Growing space: 1.08 m2
Tubes:
- 100 mm: 1 x bottom, 1 x left side
- 160 mm: 2 x left, 1 x right side
- 200 mm: 1 x roof
- OmniFlow ventilation opening: 2 x Ø 200 mm (right and left) (MicroMesh mosquito net with a mesh size of 700 microns)
Key Features:
- Robust, dirt-repellent materials
- Designed for long life
- Optimally reflective PAR+ interior coating
- Generous side access with right and left zips
- This allows for individual intervention and simple care.
- Super stable frame posts (Ø 22 mm)
- Reinforced Connectors and Precision Plastic Manufacturing
- Totally blackout zippers – light-resistant zippers
- No plants stressed by annoying diffuse light
- Maximum load: up to 75 kg
Opinion from an expert grower:
"The HOMEbox® Ambient R120 is a smart solution for growers looking to maximize the use of a 600 watt grow light. Its rectangular design is perfectly proportioned for maximum light efficiency. The super reflective PAR+ lining ensures even distribution light, and multiple ventilation options ensure an optimal growing environment. This is the ideal growbox for small growing spaces."
Frequently asked questions:
How big is the HOMEbox® Ambient R120?
- The assembled size is 120 x 90 x 180 cm.
How much growing space does it offer?
- The HOMEbox® Ambient R120 offers 1.08 m2 of growing space.
Can we control the ventilation in this growbox?
- Yes, the growbox has multiple ventilation options for precise control of the growing environment.
What is the maximum load supported by the growbox?
- The maximum load is 75 kg.
How does it maximize luminous efficiency?
- The rectangular design is ideal for harnessing every photon from a 600 watt HID grow light, providing even light distribution.
04 — Questions sur ce produit
Product questions
Your questions about this product
- Hello, I am very interested in the Homebox Ambient R120 grow room. However, I have a question about the internal PAR+ coating mentioned in the description. Could you explain its operation and its benefits for the growth of my plants?
Hello and thank you for your question about the internal PAR+ coating of the Homebox Ambient R120 growing room. The PAR+ is actually a special coating that maximizes the reflection of the PAR light - the one that is directly used by plants for photosynthesis. It diffuses this light evenly throughout the grow room, effectively reaching each plant. Its peculiarity is that it also limits the accumulation of heat, maintaining a stable environment for your crops. What are its advantages for your plants? Well, a better distribution of light stimulates their growth and makes crops more abundant. It also limits shadow areas and avoids "hot spots" of overheating that could stress the plants. It is a really great technology to get the most out of your growing space. So, ready for effervescent harvests thanks to the PAR+ technology of the Homebox R120? They are just waiting for your green touch!
- Can the Ambient R120 from HomeBox support a LED grow lamp instead of a 600 watt HID lamp? I'm looking to optimize my grow space.
Absolutely, the HomeBox Ambient R120 is perfectly capable of accommodating a LED grow lamp in place of a 600 watt HID lamp. Its robust structure can easily support the weight of these lamps. In fact, this optimization could bring more efficiency to your grow space. Moreover, it is recommended to equip the R120 with two Lumatek ATS 200W LED panels for optimal illumination of your grow. LED lamps have the advantage of efficiently covering the surface, while generating less heat and being more energy efficient. Replacing your 600W HID lamp with a LED lamp between 400 to 480W can be a wise choice for a more controlled, less energy consuming and easier to manage temperature wise. So don't hesitate to embark on this optimization, the HomeBox Ambient R120 is ready for it, and it's a decision that could make your grow even more flourishing!
- Ventilation and climate control in the Homebox Ambient R120: With all these ducts and vents included, are there specific recommendations for synchronizing their use to achieve optimal air circulation without overconsumption of energy?
The Homebox Ambient R120 is equipped with twin 160mm air ports, a 200mm roof duct, and two directable 200mm OmniFlow air vents. For optimal air circulation without overconsumption, we recommend using the OmniFlow to direct fresh air to strategic areas, while the 160mm ports can ensure continuous air renewal by maintaining a slight positive pressure in the tent. A fan positioned on the 200mm roof duct will effectively expel hot and humid air, while fresh air will be introduced through the lower ports, creating a natural and well-balanced airflow. This simple coordination between air inlets and outlets ensures effective ventilation with minimal energy consumption.
- Is this grow box compatible with a wider LED fixture than a 600W HID reflector without loss of light efficiency?
The Homebox Ambient R120 (120 x 90 x 180 cm) is fully compatible with a wider LED fixture than a 600W HID reflector. Thanks to its robust structure supporting up to 75 kg, it can accommodate heavier hanging lights such as LED fixtures.
Its highly reflective interior coating optimizes light distribution, regardless of the type of lighting, thus ensuring excellent light efficiency. However, the internal width of 90 cm may somewhat limit the positioning of a very wide LED fixture, requiring adjustments to ensure optimal light distribution and avoid reduced coverage at the edges.
In summary, as long as the fixture is well-suited to the 1.08 m² area and positioned wisely, you will fully benefit from its efficiency without notable loss of light.
- Does the Growbox Ambient R120 effectively limit odors without sacrificing optimal ventilation for the plants?
The HOMEbox Evolution R120 provides an ideal environment for indoor cultivation with its multiple ventilation options that ensure excellent air renewal for your plants. However, to effectively limit odors without compromising this ventilation, it is recommended to add an odor filter to your system. This combination will allow you to control the odors while maintaining a healthy and efficient environment for your cultivation.
- What are the concrete advantages of the rectangular shape of the HOMEbox Ambient R120 for growing with a 600-watt HID lamp compared to a traditional cubic grow box?
The rectangular shape of the HOMEbox Ambient R120, with its dimensions of 120x90x180 cm, optimizes space by easily fitting against a wall, which is perfect for compact indoor cultivation. This configuration promotes a better light distribution through effective reflection on the straight walls, which is essential for a 600-watt HID lamp to avoid shadow areas and ensure even exposure of the plants.
Furthermore, this structure facilitates access to the plants for maintenance or harvesting, thanks to its elongated interior space compared to cubic models. Finally, it retains all the advantages of a grow chamber: precise environmental control (temperature, humidity, ventilation) and good sturdiness, assuring for a durable installation.
- Can two separate ventilation systems be easily installed to grow two different crops in parallel in the HOMEbox Ambient R120 using the available ports?
The Homebox Ambient R120 indeed has several air intake and exhaust ports (200 mm OmniFlow openings and a 160 mm tube), which technically allows for the installation of two separate ventilation systems. However, the tent is a single, non-compartmentalized space, so air flows freely throughout the volume. To cultivate two different varieties in parallel with separate ventilation, an internal physical divider would need to be added, which is not supplied by default. In summary, you can plug in two fans into different ports, but the air will be shared between the two crops without internal partitioning.
- Is the ventilation easy to set up with multiple extractors simultaneously to optimize temperature and humidity in the Ambient R120 grow room?
The Homebox Ambient R120 is particularly well-designed for optimized ventilation management with multiple extractors. It has numerous ventilation ports of different diameters (100, 160, and 200 mm), including two 200 mm OmniFlow Airvents equipped with adjustable covers for precise airflow control.
Thanks to these features, you can easily set up multiple extractors simultaneously to manage temperature and humidity in the grow room. Moreover, its robust structure allows you to hang your heavy equipment without worry, ensuring a stable and efficient installation.
In summary, the ventilation setup on this model is both flexible and practical, ideal for a perfectly controlled growing environment.
- Does the rectangular structure of the HOMEbox Ambient R120 also optimize the distribution of LED lights in a SCROG or LST setup to maximize light yield and plant management?
The rectangular structure of the HOMEbox Ambient R120 (120x90x180 cm) is particularly suited for techniques like SCROG or LST. It offers an optimized growing area (approximately 1.08 m²) that facilitates the installation of a trellis for precise plant management.
Thanks to its highly reflective PAR+ interior coating, LED light is evenly distributed across the entire canopy, which is essential for maximizing growth and yield. The height and sturdiness of the structure also allow for the suspension of powerful LED lighting with good control over distance and light coverage.
Finally, thoughtful ventilation optimizes temperature and humidity management, contributing to the health of plants under high light. In summary, this HOMEbox is an excellent choice for fully utilizing light in SCROG or LST grows.
- What advice can optimize ventilation with the 2 OmniFlow 200mm vents and the 200mm duct to limit heat under a 600W HID lamp?
To master the heat under your 600W HID lamp in the Homebox Evolution R120, here’s how to make the most of the 2 OmniFlow 200mm vents and the 200mm duct:
1. Distribution of OmniFlow vents: Use one vent for fresh air intake and the other for hot air extraction. This ensures optimal air exchange and limits heat buildup.
2. Extraction through the 200mm duct: Install a powerful extractor in the duct at the ceiling to speed up the evacuation of warm air generated by your HID lamp.
3. Continuous and controlled ventilation: Keep the system running continuously by adjusting the speed to avoid excessive drafts, while constantly renewing the air.
4. Automated thermal management: Consider a thermostat to automatically trigger the extractor as soon as a threshold temperature is reached, thereby optimizing regulation without manual intervention.
5. Internal air circulation: Space your plants sufficiently to promote even circulation, which helps distribute heat and avoid overheating areas.
By applying these tips, the thermal environment in your Homebox will remain ideal for healthy and vigorous growth.
- What is the maximum heating or cooling power I can integrate into the Homebox Ambient R120 without affecting the structure and ventilation?
The Homebox Ambient R120 supports a total suspended weight of 75 kg, which includes your heating or cooling devices. To preserve the structure and ensure effective ventilation, it is recommended to opt for equipment with a power of up to around 1000 W, suitable for the volume of 1.944 m³ of the tent.
The tent is equipped with ventilation ports of 100 to 200 mm allowing good air circulation, essential for limiting the risks of overheating or excessive cooling. Ensure that the diameter of the ducts matches your devices and that the temperature remains well controlled to guarantee an optimal environment for your plants.
In summary, as long as the total weight remains below 75 kg and the ventilation is well sized, you can safely integrate a standard heating or cooling system up to 1000 W, perfectly suitable for this cultivation size.
- What is the water consumption in this grow room compared to a classic cube box to avoid too much humidity and limit heat?
The water consumption in a Homebox Evolution R120 grow room is not directly related to the model itself, but rather to the management of humidity and plant transpiration. Compared to a classic cube box, the R120 offers a larger volume and optimized ventilation due to its multiple air inlets and outlets, making it easier to control humidity and limit excess heat.
To avoid excessive humidity, the key point remains good ventilation tailored to the size of the volume, along with regular monitoring of watering based on the plants' needs. Thus, even if water consumption may be similar, the Homebox R120 allows for better control of the indoor environment, reducing the risks of excess humidity and heat compared to a more compact cube box.
- Is it possible to optimize the growing space of the HOMEbox Ambient R120 for a SCROG configuration under LED lighting without compromising airflow and thermal dissipation?
The Homebox Ambient R120 (120 x 90 x 180 cm) is perfectly suited for a SCROG configuration under LED lighting. Its rectangular shape provides an ideal surface for setting up a trellis and effectively managing the canopy, while its height allows for positioning the lighting at an optimal distance.
Thanks to its multiple vents of varying diameters, including two adjustable 200 mm OmniFlow Airvents, the tent ensures excellent airflow and efficient thermal dissipation. The PAR+ inner lining reflects light evenly while limiting heat directed towards the plants, which helps maintain a stable environment even under powerful LEDs.
In summary, the Homebox Ambient R120 combines optimized space and efficient ventilation, without compromising temperature control, making it ideal for a successful SCROG.
- Easy integration with home automation system to adjust ventilation and lighting in real time?
The Homebox Ambient R120 Grow Room is perfectly designed to accommodate efficient ventilation and lighting systems, thanks to its 200 mm OmniFlow openings and vents that facilitate the installation of suitable equipment.
However, this tent does not have an integrated home automation system for automatic real-time control. You can connect compatible fans and LED lamps to external home automation controllers, but the real-time adjustment will be done through these devices, not directly via the tent itself.
In summary, mechanical integration is simple and optimal, but electronic management requires specialized external devices.
- What adaptation of the ventilation system do you recommend to optimize heat management under LED in the Ambient R120 while maintaining a stable CO2 level?
To optimize heat management under LED in the Homebox Ambient R120 (120 x 90 x 180 cm) while maintaining a stable CO2 level, we recommend an adjusted ventilation:
- Powerful extractor on a 200 mm roof duct to efficiently evacuate the hot air accumulated under the LED panel.
- Two 200 mm OmniFlow Airvents directed towards the canopy for targeted and uniform cooling of the plants.
- 160 mm air vents to ensure a slight positive pressure, limiting unwanted air entries and maintaining a stable CO2 level.
- Intake of fresh air through the low vents to create a natural upward flow without thermal shock.
This configuration respects the balance between extraction and air intake, avoiding overheating while ensuring an optimal environment for photosynthesis under LED.
- Is a 300W LED lamp sufficient for the useful interior size or should one stick with a 600W HPS?
The Homebox Evolution R120 grow tent provides a useful area of approximately 1.08 m² (120x90 cm) with a height of 180 cm, ideal for effective lighting.
For this volume, a HPS 600W remains the classic recommended solution, as it delivers optimized light intensity, perfectly suited to the tent's area and ensures even coverage thanks to the reflective PAR+ coating.
A 300W LED lamp may suffice for less demanding crops or more economical lighting, provided that the LED is of high quality with good light output (high PPFD) and covers the entire area well.
In summary, for optimal production in this tent, it is preferable to prioritize 600W HPS lighting, but a high-quality 300W LED can be an alternative, provided it is well-suited.
- Is the rectangular structure of the Ambient R120 limiting for optimizing a SCROG under LED compared to a classic square space of 1x1 m?
The rectangular structure of the Homebox Ambient R120 (120 x 90 x 180 cm) does not hinder the optimization of a SCROG under LED. On the contrary, it offers a slightly larger surface than 1 m² (approximately 1.08 m²) with proportions that facilitate the installation of the trellis and the management of plants.
The light distribution is homogeneous thanks to the highly reflective interior coating, ideal for LEDs or 600 W lamps, and the height of 180 cm ensures a good adjustment of the distance between light and plants. Ventilation, which is crucial in SCROG, is also very well thought out with several openings and precise adjustments.
Finally, the robustness of the tubes allows them to easily support the equipment and the SCROG grid. This rectangular dimension is therefore a real asset for maximizing your cultivation under LED.
- To limit the heat generated by a 600W HID lamp in this Ambient R120 grow box, do you recommend using a specific active cooling system or is a well-sized passive ventilation really sufficient?
To effectively manage the heat emitted by a 600W HID lamp in the grow box Ambient R120 (120x90x180 cm), we strongly recommend a specific active cooling system. A simple passive ventilation system, even if well-sized, does not sufficiently dissipate the heat.
The grow box is equipped with several suitable ventilation points, including 200 mm ducts, facilitating the installation of an effective active system. Using an air-cooled reflector (Cooltube) combined with mechanical ventilation using an extractor and intake fan allows for the heat to be extracted directly at the source, thus avoiding overheating around the plants and ensuring optimal thermal control.
This type of installation protects plant health and significantly optimizes their growth compared to simple passive ventilation. The modular design of the Ambient R120 fully supports an active ventilation system, making it an ideal environment for 600W HID lighting.
- How to effectively reduce odors with this grow box without restricting optimal ventilation?
To effectively reduce odors in the Homebox Evolution R120 without compromising ventilation, it is essential to take advantage of the multiple ventilation openings (100, 160, and 200 mm) equipped with OmniFlow vents. Installing a high-performance extraction system on the roof outlet (200 mm) will allow for the rapid expulsion of hot, odor-laden air while maintaining a balanced airflow.
To neutralize odors, adding an activated carbon filter on the extraction duct is crucial, ensuring optimal filtration without hindering air circulation. Ensure to correctly position the low air inlets to bring in fresh air, and the high outlets to expel stale air, creating an effective natural flow. Finally, adjust the power of the fans to maintain a balance between odor extraction and indoor climate stability, which will promote plant health.
- What average efficiency in g/W can we expect with a 600W HID lamp in this Ambient R120 grow box under optimal ventilation and PAR+ conditions?
The Homebox Ambient R120, with its dimensions of 120x90x180 cm and its super reflective PAR+ lining, is perfectly designed to utilize a 600W HID lamp fitted with a rectangular reflector. In optimal ventilation conditions—thanks to 160 to 200 mm ducts and OmniFlow vents—and good management of PAR+, you can achieve an average efficiency of around 1 gram per watt (g/W).
Specifically, this means that with 600W HID, a well-managed crop in this grow box can produce around 600 grams. This excellent yield relies on the quality of reflection, effective ventilation, and a stable environment, all essential for maximizing photosynthesis.
