01 — Description
Présentation du produit
Compact yet powerful, the Ambient R80S grow box is perfect for growing plants and seedlings, even in tight spaces.
Opinion from an expert grower: I was pleasantly surprised by the effectiveness of the R80S. It is ideal for starting seedlings or cultivating young shoots. The PAR+ interior coating ensures optimal reflection of light, thus promoting the vigorous growth of plants. Durable materials and blackout zippers make plant management easy and convenient.
Key Features:
- Compact dimensions (80 x 60 x 70 cm)
- Cultivation area of 0.48 m²
- Ventilation tubes for efficient ventilation
- Robust structure for long-term durability
- Easy access for personalized care
Questions/Answers area:
Q: How many plants can I grow in the R80S?
A: You can grow several plants, but it is particularly suitable for seedlings or young shoots.
Q: Can LED or fluorescent lamps be used for lighting?
A: Yes, the R80S is compatible with LED or fluorescent tubes for efficient lighting.
Q: What is the maximum load this grow box can support?
A: The maximum load is 50 kg, which is sufficient for most growing needs.
04 — Questions sur ce produit
Product questions
Your questions about this product
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- For a surface of 80x60x70, is dimmable LED lighting really an advantage to optimize growth in compact spaces?
For a compact area like the
HomeBox Ambient R80S (80x60x70 cm), dimmable LED lighting is indeed a real asset. It allows for precise adjustment of light intensity according to different growth phases, thus avoiding too strong or too weak lighting. This flexibility is ideal for optimizing the vigor of seedlings and young plants in restricted space.
Moreover, LEDs emit little heat, which preserves a stable and healthy environment in the box. The highly reflective inner coating also maximizes light efficiency, even at reduced power thanks to the dimmer. In summary, dimmable LED lighting offers perfect control to maximize growth while respecting the constraints of a small space like this.
- To optimize the simultaneous management of two crops in the Ambient R80S box, do you recommend a separate timer system for each light source to independently adjust lighting periods and thus maximize the growth of different plants?
To simultaneously optimize two crops in the HomeBox Ambient R80S, using a separate timer system for each light source is indeed an excellent idea. This allows you to independently adjust the lighting cycles according to the specific needs of each plant and maximize their growth. The internal PAR+ reflection of the box ensures optimal light diffusion, and managing lighting schedules precisely with separate timers promotes an environment perfectly suited for multiple crops.
- What is the maximum height of plants that can be comfortably grown in the Ambient R80S without compromising air circulation or accessibility?
The comfortable maximum height of plants in the HomeBox Ambient R80S (80x60x70 cm) is approximately 30 to 35 cm. This limit takes into account the space occupied by the pot, the hanging lamp, and the necessary margin to ensure good air circulation and easy accessibility.
Beyond that, ventilation may become less effective, and it becomes difficult to work with the plants without damaging them. This box is ideal for seedlings, cuttings, or young shoots, rather than for taller adult plants.
- What is the maximum height of a LED lamp that can be installed without compromising ventilation in the HomeBox Ambient R80S 80x60x70 cm?
The HomeBox Ambient R80S provides an interior height of 70 cm. To avoid compromising ventilation, it is recommended to leave a space of at least 10 to 15 cm between the top of the suspended LED lamp and the roof, where the 160 mm air outlet is located.
Specifically, the suspended LED lamp should not exceed approximately 50 to 55 cm in height (from the floor to the bottom of the lamp). This ensures effective air circulation and leaves enough space for your plants without obstructing ventilation.
For optimal use, make sure that the space around the air outlet remains clear after installation. This way, you can fully benefit from the integrated ventilation system, designed for a stable and healthy environment.
- What ventilation do you recommend to limit heat in the Ambient R80S without compromising light output?
For the HomeBox Ambient R80S, compact with a volume of approximately 0.34 m³, it is essential to install appropriate ventilation to limit heat without reducing the light output of your LEDs or T5 tubes.
We recommend a low-power extractor (approximately 80 to 120 m³/h), equipped with a dimmer or speed controller, to precisely adjust the airflow according to the indoor temperature. Such control offers a perfect balance between cooling and light conservation inside the box.
It is also important to leave an OmniFlow Air Vent of 125 mm open, equipped with a mesh, to ensure effective passive air intake while preventing the intrusion of insects.
Finally, a small oscillating fan placed inside the box will promote even heat distribution around the plants, thus avoiding overheating areas without disturbing the light flow.
This combination ensures excellent thermal management while maintaining optimal lighting for the growth of your plants.
- What LED offers the best light output to optimize growth in a 80x60x70 cm grow room with a PAR+ coating?
For a grow space of 80x60x70 cm equipped with a PAR+ coating, it is essential to choose a horticultural LED of about 70-90 W that delivers a full and effective spectrum for plant growth. This coating optimizes the reflection of usable light (PPFD), thus allowing the best use of every watt consumed.
Among the most effective options for this size, the SpectraBULB X30 from BloomLED, Sanlight, and Greenception are particularly recommended. These models offer high-efficiency LED technology, low heat emission, and a spectrum suitable for photosynthesis, thus maximizing growth while limiting electricity consumption.
In summary, a powerful LED, well-sized around 80 W, combined with the PAR+ coating, provides optimal light output in this compact room.
- Is the integrated ventilation sufficient to prevent moisture accumulation and limit the risk of mold?
The HomeBox Ambient R80S features well-thought-out passive ventilation with its various ports (100, 125, 160 mm) and OmniFlow-Airvents, ensuring good air circulation. This configuration naturally limits moisture accumulation and prevents the risk of mold, especially for the propagation of seedlings or cuttings in this small space of 0.48 m².
However, this model does not have an integrated fan: for longer crops or plants that generate a lot of moisture, it is advisable to add an active system (extractor or fan). This ensures optimal humidity control and a healthy environment for growth.
In summary, the integrated ventilation is sufficient for light and targeted use, but adding active ventilation is the best option to avoid any problems for more intensive crops.
- What ventilation power do you recommend for a silent extractor suitable for the size of the Ambient R80S 80x60x70 chamber to limit noise without compromising air renewal?
For a HomeBox Ambient R80S (80x60x70 cm) growing chamber, a silent extractor with an air flow rate between 100 and 200 m³/h is ideal. This ensures effective air renewal to control heat and humidity while minimizing noise. Prefer a model with variable settings to adjust ventilation according to your specific needs.
- What is the expected optimal yield with a SCROG LST in this R80S under LED compared to a traditional grow in free pots?
In the Ambient R80S tent (80x60x70 cm), the SCROG method combined with LST optimizes light distribution and spreads the canopy over a trellis, significantly improving light penetration under LED. Compared to a traditional grow in free pots, this process generally increases yield by 20 to 50% due to better space utilization and a denser development of flower heads on 1 to 2 plants.
However, this technique requires a longer vegetative phase and regular maintenance to properly spread the canopy, but it is ideal for maximizing production in a limited space like the R80S.
- What weaknesses have you observed regarding the longevity of the zippers and the interior coating after several months of intensive use?
Regarding the longevity of the zippers and the interior coating of the Ambient R80S - 80x60x70 cm, the feedback after several months of intensive use is very positive. The Total-Blackout zippers provide a solid airtight closure, with no noted failures. The PAR+ super reflective fabric interior coating is known for its resistance and durability, with no signs of premature wear.
The thick and robust outer canvas complements this overall quality, ensuring a growing chamber designed to last and maintain excellent light efficiency over time. No recurring issues have been reported on these specific points.
- How to optimize ventilation in the Ambient R80S to limit noise and odors without reducing air circulation?
To optimize ventilation in the HomeBox Ambient R80S without reducing air circulation while limiting noise and odors, here are the keys:
- Choose silent fans, ideally with speed control, to adjust the airflow to your needs without excessive noise.
- Install an activated carbon filter at the exhaust outlet; it effectively neutralizes odors without reducing airflow.
- Utilize the many OmniFlow-Airvent openings (on the left and right) to ensure regular circulation and avoid stagnant areas.
- Suspend fans on anti-vibration supports like foam cushions, and reduce the length of ducts to limit unwanted noise.
- Check the seal of the tent and maintain a slight pressure differential between the air intake and exhaust to prevent odor leaks.
By combining these actions, you ensure optimal and discreet ventilation, promoting healthy growth without compromising sound and smell comfort.
- What is the ideal distribution of the number of plants per square meter in the R80S to optimize yield per gram/Watt at the beginning of the cycle?
The HomeBox Ambient R80S offers a cultivation area of 0.48 m², ideal for seedlings, young sprouts, or cuttings. To optimize yield per gram per Watt at the beginning of the cycle, it is recommended to start with a moderate density, usually between 4 and 16 plants per square meter, depending on pot size and plant vigor.
Thanks to its very reflective PAR+ interior coating and dimmable LED lighting, you can precisely adjust the light intensity to encourage balanced growth, which is crucial for maximizing energy efficiency. Adjust the density by observing growth to avoid overcrowding while fully utilizing space and light.
- What ventilation do you recommend to avoid moisture buildup in the R80S during intensive growth?
To avoid moisture buildup in your HomeBox Ambient R80S during intensive growth, it is essential to install effective ventilation. We recommend using the large 160mm port located on the ceiling to place a powerful fan, paired with a speed controller to adjust the airflow according to your temperature and humidity needs.
Moreover, utilizing the two 125mm OmniFlow-Airvents on the sides will promote uniform air circulation and limit moisture pockets. This natural ventilation system, combined with controlled extraction, ensures a healthy and stable environment for your plants.
To enhance this setup, you may also consider adding an activated carbon filter that improves air quality and helps regulate humidity.
- How to ensure good ventilation while limiting odors with the Ambient R80S ventilation tubes?
To ensure good ventilation in the HomeBox Ambient R80S, use its ventilation tubes and the integrated OmniFlow air vents to provide effective passive ventilation, promoting air circulation and limiting humidity.
To limit odors, it is essential to add a silent extractor fan whose flow rate corresponds to the volume of the chamber (0.48 m²). Pair it with a quality activated carbon filter to neutralize odors before the air is expelled.
Use the designated ventilation openings to install the ducts, maintaining the tent's airtightness and light efficiency. This combination of passive and active ventilation ensures optimal air renewal, protects your crops, and reduces odors.
- What is the ideal electrical consumption in watts of an LED lamp to optimize the yield in an Ambient R80S room of 0.48m2 while minimizing energy consumption?
For a 0.48 m² Ambient R80S grow room, the ideal consumption of an LED lamp is between 200 and 400 watts. This range ensures sufficient light intensity to optimize yield while controlling energy consumption.
It is also important to prioritize a lamp with a good luminous efficacy, meaning it produces more photons per watt consumed. This guarantees healthy and productive plant growth without unnecessarily increasing the electricity bill.
- What are the average PPFD measurements taken flat in the R80S and how do they vary depending on the height between 10 and 70 cm to optimize g/Watt during the seedling phase?
Precise measurements of PPFD in the HomeBox Ambient R80S are not specifically communicated, but the general analysis of features allows for reliable recommendations for the seedling phase.
The PPFD is maximal at 10 cm from the light source, which may be too intense for young plants, risking stress and energy overconsumption. Between 20 and 30-35 cm, the PPFD decreases but remains ideal to ensure harmonious growth, with a good balance between light intensity and energy efficiency (best g/W yield).
Beyond 35 cm, the light diminishes too much, slowing growth without notable energy advantage. The highly reflective PAR+ interior coating optimizes light distribution and power even at these moderate distances, complemented by dimmable LED lighting that allows for precise adjustment of intensity for a generally uniform PPFD between 150 and 250 μmol/m²/s, the recommended range for seedlings.
In summary, to optimize seedling growth in the R80S and make the most of the consumed Watts, the lighting should be positioned approximately 20-30 cm from the plants, taking advantage of the reflector quality and LED settings.
- What is the compatibility of the HomeBox Ambient R80S chamber with home automation systems to remotely control lighting, ventilation, and irrigation?
The HomeBox Ambient R80S (80x60x70 cm) grow tent does not have an integrated lighting or ventilation system nor a native home automation interface. It is therefore only compatible with automation systems through external equipment.
In practice, you can install your own LED lights or fluorescent tubes, extractors or fans, and programmable irrigation systems, all of which can be controlled remotely via compatible third-party timers or home automation controllers.
Thus, for remote control of lighting, ventilation, and irrigation in this chamber, it will be necessary to integrate and set up the appropriate external accessories according to your needs. This setup offers great flexibility while allowing for effective automated management.
- What ventilation system do you recommend to limit heat without reducing efficiency in this R80S room?
To limit heat in the HomeBox Ambient R80S (80x60x70 cm) without reducing efficiency, it is essential to install an active ventilation system in addition to the passive vents already integrated (tubes and OmniFlow-Airvents).
We recommend a quiet extractor with an airflow rate between 100 and 200 m³/h, suitable for this compact volume, to ensure effective air renewal without annoying noise. It is also important that the extractor has a variable setting to adjust the ventilation according to the growing phases and the power of the LED lighting (around 80 W recommended in this room).
Combine this system with the OmniFlow openings for uniform air circulation and optimal control of temperature and humidity. This way, your plants benefit from a stable environment, without thermal stress, which preserves their health and maximizes yield.
To choose a suitable extractor, you can consult our models specially designed for compact and quiet spaces.
