ℹ️ How to assemble a Grow Tent 🔧 (my noob mistakes + what Vivosun doen't tell you)

[@WindowsillNepenthes]

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[@garbageguy]

Your video answered every question I had about the inside of the tent and I greatly appreciate that you covered the important things that nobody else did ! Nobody mentioned that the measurements were for the outside of the tent, so it's difficult to plan shelving beforehand.. Also your solution for the "tray" at the bottom was simple and elegant ! Merci encore !

[@WindowsillNepenthes]

Happy to help. Your comment made my day! 😄

[@DaremoAlpha]

I have the 5' (60cm} x 5' (60 cm) x 80 cm vivosun tent which I set up by myself while my wife stood there and laughed at me , as Kento said , WEARING the tent hehehe. The hardest part with this one was getting it across the top with only 6 inches of clearance to the ceiling. Still trying to figure a better way to set up my lights and then add more hehehe . Great Video, the struggle of the tent is real and Vivosun could have maybe added 1/2 and inch to the cutting measurements for easier fitting.

[@WindowsillNepenthes]

Totally agree, the skin of the tent is too tight... Making hard to assemble.

[@Supercazzola]

Yes and with folks using shelves inside, they should make the size inside more accommodating to standard shelf widths. These are designed for pot growers though who do not use racks, I guess.

[@KentoLeoDragon]

@@Supercazzola no idea what you're talking about but mine grow really tall basil.

[@Supercazzola]

@@KentoLeoDragon I mean these tents came to market for the marijuana crowd. The designers did their measurements based on exterior dimensions since the growers grow on the floor using containers / fabric bag “containers” . They didn’t design the tents for folks who put racks in them. Hydroponics and carnivorous plant growers are an added benefit for their sales. Just like with windows versus mac, software designers spend the time where the biggest part of the market is, because that is where the profit is. All I was saying was I agree with Remy and it’s a tight fit when you use standard rack sizes inside the tents

[@KentoLeoDragon]

LOL. I have two Vivosun tents, and had to assemble myself. The hardest/funniest part is getting the tent on the frame. I spent a lot of time basically wearing the tent while I wrestled it. :) I don't have shelves in mine but I'm on the lookout for something that would fit.

[@WindowsillNepenthes]

You assembled by yourself? Pretty amassing!

[@DaremoAlpha]

@@WindowsillNepenthes Mine is more squared , so at least a couple less angles to deal with than yours but it took a lot of wiggling the corners to get the tent to slide over the frame.

[@WindowsillNepenthes]

@@DaremoAlpha I was afraid of ripping it apart putting the skin on the frame...

[@DaremoAlpha]

@@WindowsillNepenthes I find that the tent is very well made and tolerated the pushing very well and my biggest concern is the plastic zippers really but even they are heavy duty.

[@KentoLeoDragon]

@@WindowsillNepenthes Oh and I had to move and the movers took it apart and that was fun putting the pieces back together. But yanno, it was kinda fun anyway. It's a big puzzle and you end up staggering around the room fumbling with a big tent on top of you but it all works out. It's a good product and it does go back together.

[@angelawilliams5389]

Hi Remy looking forward to seeing your grow ten adventure

[@hankfarley2514]

I put my vivosun up myself. Half time spent assembling half time swearing at the outer skin when one side would flop back over when you’re pulling the other side up, but are 8ft away and can’t do anything about it.

[@WindowsillNepenthes]

I feel less alone haha. I was wondering if it was me 😂

[@MrDuddaman]

Like others have said, GREAT VIDEO FOR SETUP! I did my 4’x4’ by myself and loved the non-slip grip tape between the tray and floor idea, works beautifully and something Vivosun themselves should consider and include in their packages. I also prebuilt a concrete block base topped with plywood measuring exactly 4’x4’ before I even got the tent, I’m lucky it fits exactly as planned Haha I have tent in a room with 100” ceiling, tent is 80” tall and I made the platform it sits on with 8” blocks and 3/4” plywood so just under 9”, for better protection of platform I started with a tarp 8’x12’ and blocks on top into the square, then plywood and pulled tarp up and over the wood with overlap on sides and front (wrapped up over the back side), used duct tape to secure tarp enclosing entire platform for protection and looks. The thinking for a platform is if I need to drain any overflow then that 9” height would be enough to let it siphon, plus being just a 4’x4’ tent I can sit/kneel/crouch outside the tent with less bending over too when working with plants. Again, Great video and thanks for sharing your thoughts!!

[@WindowsillNepenthes]

And thanks for all your explanations :) pretty neat!

[@RavinDave-theOriginal]

The interlocking mat idea is a winner! I didn't even know these existed.

[@cindyullman6035]

P0 your video was extremely helpful compared to any other videos out there. My husband struggled then I joined him in the struggle we both wore the tent and still couldn't get the peaked roof part on properly. I was concerned that we would rip the tent in the process. The manufacturer really should have made it a hell of a lot easier to install for people. The fact that you change direction and assembled it differently was an eye opener. Thank you!

[@WindowsillNepenthes]

My pleasure! Yes it's not beginner friendly for sure!

[@alpyal1287]

Nice video! I’m excited to see what you do for hvac/humidity because that was the hardest part for me. It was always either too humid and would grow mold or too dry. I definitely recommend venting it outside too!

[@WindowsillNepenthes]

Coming soon!

[@cristianpiccinno3241]

It was cool to see a video like this with your windowsill 👍 i waiting for the next Video with the light 😊

[@JK-ed2qf]

Man , I love your videos

[@stevesf28]

Very helpful. I am setting up a 4 X 4 ft tent by myself. Thank-you

[@Supercazzola]

Do you plan to have a fan and filter to exchange the air? How about fans to move air around inside the tent ?

[@WindowsillNepenthes]

So many questions 😃 I guess we will talk about that in the next part!

[@paulfityo1]

Hey Remy, Thanks for sharing the videos and your experience. I have the same tent as you in my basement for seed starting my vegetable garden and and the vivosun 48X48X80 upstairs for my Neps. Its a shame you had the issue with the floor liner being small, both of mine fit well. So far after a year of use they have held up without complaint. I cant wait to see your next video!

[@WindowsillNepenthes]

Your floor tray fit? It's not too tight to be attached on each side?

[@paulfityo1]

@@WindowsillNepenthes Yes sir, all four corners reach withouth issue on both of my tents.

[@RayrayMondy]

thankis for the good information. I was able to build it alone but start by the roof for the tarp

[@danbirch8939]

Great job! A couple things on the flooring… I also have mine on carpet. After 2 years, I decided to take everything out, and add a bottom riser under it, so I can see and feel the carpet below it. I used a few 4x4 wood boards for support, and put a 3/4” plywood board on top of the riser 4x4’s. The tent on top of the plywood. Works perfect, and gives you peace of mind that your carpet isn’t getting leaked on. Because, if your tent leaks, the water will still make its way under your mat, through the puzzle like connections. Also, maybe you could just add another piece of Velcro to extend it to reach around the pipe, and hold it in place? Mines a 4x8 and it didn’t have that problem. Enjoy your tent! Your plants will thank you:)

[@WindowsillNepenthes]

Thanks for the advice!

[@philcam9493]

It’s important to have a lovely assistant ❤. Hope she at least got a free dinner out of that. Oui oui 😝

[@WindowsillNepenthes]

I'll definitively have her (and her husband) for dinner! :)

[@mw3367]

This is so nice, I have installed last week, the same grow tent. ;)

[@WindowsillNepenthes]

Were you alone doing it? Did it was easy?

[@mw3367]

@@WindowsillNepenthes Yes I did this alone, it was a bit tricky and the outer skin was very tight. I stretched them all over the frame.

[@503grown]

Great video! Can you tall me how tall it is from the floor to the bottom of the roof slant?

[@WindowsillNepenthes]

71 inches from the top to the floor (outside the tent).

[@errodll]

Hi how are y? How is the zipper today? Thanks

[@WindowsillNepenthes]

It's good. I'm filming an update right now and it should be published in 3 weeks ;)

[@errodll]

@@WindowsillNepenthes Cool, I see some people talk about problem with zipper, With light output

[@w_carnivorous5620]

Grow tents are so hard to put up. But definitely worth it! I have a 4x4 mars hydro tent, they are brilliant!

[@WindowsillNepenthes]

Oh that would be interesting to compare them one day 🙂

[@gamingandgardening7729]

I have a question for cooling the tent down what cooling do you use

[@WindowsillNepenthes]

I don't use any. When the lights go off, the exhaust fan sucks the warm air outside of the tent and the cold air enter from the slightly open vents at the bottom of the tent. ;)

[@gamingandgardening7729]

@@WindowsillNepenthes oh because I live in Texas and was wondering

[@WindowsillNepenthes]

@@gamingandgardening7729 Then I don't know... But if I interview someone with a grow tent and the same weather, I'll ask 😁

[@gamingandgardening7729]

@@WindowsillNepenthes good thanks

[@Brian-qn2mx]

I have a question my nepenthes cuttings in sphagnum is getting algae in top of the sphagnum should I do anything about it of leave it to root

[@WindowsillNepenthes]

Let is root ;)

[@gamingandgardening7729]

I might get a grow tent really soon for my highlanders

[@WindowsillNepenthes]

Do you know the brand you will get?

[@gamingandgardening7729]

Yes I do it’s a 55" x 55" x 78" Agromax growtent.

[@Wills20013]

Nice video!

[@thestranger559.]

Bruh.. may I know , how's your interest developed toward growing carnivorous plant ?

[@WindowsillNepenthes]

I always love nature reading books on animals when I was a kid. And one day I saw some Dionaea in a mall. The seller was passionate and we discussed for an hour. I couldn't believe an plant could be carnivorous... And later no one I knew believed me. The following weekend I bring some home and I was hooked ☺️

[@pings_n_things]

I knew exactly what your mistake was before I even clicked on the video. I made the exact same mistake when I bought one of my tents. It really sucks!

[@WindowsillNepenthes]

Thanks! I feel less alone haha 😆

[@sabinfigaro5772]

Dude kinda looks like famous voice actor Sam Riegel

[@WindowsillNepenthes]

Haha I'll take the compliment 😁

[@GMT439]

Their is no advantage to the Apex roof style tents.

[@WindowsillNepenthes]

Aprex roof style tent?