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Sunrunner Grow Box – Cabinet Review

Sunrunner Hydroponic Grow Cabinet

Why the Sunrunner Hydroponic Grow Box?

The Sunrunner hydroponic grow box is based around the best selling and award winning SuperNova grow box originally by SuperCloset.

Sunrunner Hydroponic grow cabinet open with lights

*** Dealzer have a similarly priced  Yielder XL – 14 Plant Hydro System – Compare that.

*** SuperCloset have a well priced SuperNova which is very similar to the white Sunrunner

 

As with good boxes, stealth has been taken very seriously and the Sunrunner features super quiet components to keep the running noise outside of the cabinet to a whisper.

  • Can Grow – 16 Plants up to 36″ Tall;
  • High spec carbon filters keep the exhaust odor free and the well sealed doors are light tight;
  • Included with the Sunrunner grow box pack is a range of high quality components including 600W Lumatek lighting and cool tube reflector and cloning area has 6500K T5 Fluorescent grow lights;
  • SuperPonics hydroponic systems;
  • You get everything you need to complete your first grow (except for the seeds!) and set you onto the path towards growing like the pros.
  • Dimensions 46″W x 24″D x 78″ H

The Sunrunner hydroponic grow box is simple to use and makes producing your own high grade buds accessible to everybody. It comes with full written instructions, an instructional DVD, a three year no-hassle warranty and a lifetime of support.

Sunrunner Hydroponic grow box closed

  • Stealthy – Light Proof, odorless and quiet;
  • Effective – Tried and tested lights and hydroponics for massive yields. This system is proven to work;
  • Easy – User friendly design is backed up by comprehensive instructions and ongoing support from experts;
  • Safe – High quality manufacturing and top of the range components remove the risks sometimes associated with home-made grow cabinets;
  • Peace of mind – The whole system is backed up by a no-hassle three year warranty.

Build Quality, Size, Yield and Security

  • Sturdy and robust 18 gauge white powdered steel cabinet measures 46” X 24” X 78”;
  • Dual chamber cabinet with vegetation chamber and flowering chamber allows for full cycle rotation, giving you a continual supply of bud;
  • Cloning chamber provides space for 50 clones and 8 mother plants;
  • Flowering chamber provides enough space to flower 16 plants up to 3 feet tall;
  • Medical grade powder finish is tough and easy to clean;
  • White finish is reflective, avoiding the need for mylar panels which can harbor bugs and spores;
  • Key lockable door helps you keep your grow a secret.

Sunrunner Hydroponic grow box open

Lights, Ballasts, Control and Power

  • 600W digital, dimmable Lumatek ballast. These ballasts are generally considered to be the best on the market;
  • Ballast is dimmable, allowing you to dial it down to 50% power, giving precise control and preventing you from frying tender young plants;
  • Digital ballasts are more efficient than old school magnetic ones and running completely silently;
  • Ballast will run a variety of different bulbs with no problem;
  • Sunrunner package comes with a high quality General Electric 600W grow lamp;
  • Closed loop Cooltube reflector keeps heat under control and channels it away from the growing area, allowing you to get your lamp closer to the growing tips;
  • Light in the cloning chamber is supplied by two, powerful T5 High Output strip lights. These lamps emit plenty of light in the 6500K spectrum, ideal for seedlings, clones and mothers.

Sunrunner

600w Lumatek Digital Ballast

Lumatek Digital Ballast 600w dial

Air Movement, Air Filtration, Heat and Odor Control

  • Dual industrial grade carbon filters keep those dank odors inside the cabinet. These activated carbon filters are custom made for Ready Steady Hydro and will make even the stinkiest grows odor free. The carbon is a consumable and can be replaced when necessary;
  • Powerful yet quiet dual exhaust fans provide 220CFM of air exchange with the exterior of the cabinet, completely refreshing the air inside the cabinet 11 times per minute;
  • A fully adjustable, two speed internal circulation fan delivers up to 160 CFM (the lower setting is 100CFM) of air movement inside the cabinet. This is important for your plants to grow strong stems and branches to support the weight of all that bud.

Odorsok Carbon Filter Sunrunner

Internal Circulation Fan Sunrunner Hydroponic

Grow system – How does it work?

The Sunrunner hydroponic grow box is a dual compartment system that allows you to have plants at all stages of growth at the same time. You can start off with clones or seedlings in the cloning chamber and then, when they are ready to flower, place them in the main chamber for budding. With a little planning this system can easily supply you with a constant supply of your favourite herbs.

They have fitted both compartments out with cutting edge hydroponics systems to make this grow box an extremely productive space.

Cloning Chamber

The cloning or vegetation chamber comes complete with:

  • 50 site SuperCloner System – This self contained cloning system contains space for up to 50 clones;
  • Also suitable for young seedlings;
  • Eco 2 air pump adds 4.5 liters of air per minute;
  • 2″ net pots support your plants securely;
  • Massively increase your cloning and germination success rate;
  • Operates on Deep Water Culture (DWC) system that provides highly oxygenated nutrient solution directly to your plants’ roots;
  • Will house plants up to 24” tall, enough capacity to veg your plants right up until they are ready to flower.

Supercloner 50 site cloning system

Cloning chamber also contains

  • 8 plant SuperPonics system especially for keeping mother plants. Mamaponics!
  • Keep up to 8 mother plants to give you more than enough cuttings for all your needs;
  • Avoid the needless expense of having to keep buying seeds;
  • System runs on combination DWC and Top Feed hydroponics system to give you the best of both worlds;
  • Eco 132 water pump operates at 132 gallons per hour;
  • Eco-2 air pump operates at 225 cubic inches (4.5 litres) of air per minute;
  • 3″ net cups provide support;
  • SuperPonics systems have been proven to outperform single hydro systems by 200% to 500%;
  • High end components keep the system running smoothly, quietly and effectively;

Mamaponics 8 plant superponics system

Flowering Chamber

Everyone’s favorite compartment! This is where all the magic happens. The flowering chamber on the Sunrunner is equipped with a fully automated SuperPonics 16 site system. This gives you enough space to flower 16 plants, enabling you to realize significant yields.

As stated above, SuperPonics systems easily outperform other single method hydroponics systems.

  • Large reservoir and 16 plant system;
  • Eco-4 air pump moves 550 cubic inches (9 litres) of air per minute, super oxygenating your nutrient mix;
  • Eco-185 water pump moves 185 gallons per hour;
  • 3″ net pots support your plants securely.

Superponics 16 plant hydroponics system

Nutrients and Extras

The sellers have made sure that the Sunrunner hydroponic grow box kit comes with all you need to grow successfully. As well as the things mentioned above, you will also receive:

TechnaFlora Recipe for Success Nutrient Starter Kit – This nutrient starter package is ideal to get you going with your first grow. It contains all you need, and more, for a totally successful grow. Basic Boost, Bloom and Grow nutrients and a range of additives and supplements. There’s also a easy to follow feeding chart as well.

Technaflora recipe for success nutrient starter kit

  • Nutrient Feeding Chart
  • B.C. Bloom – 500ml
  • B.C. Boost – 500ml
  • B.C. Grow – 500ml
  • Thrive Alive B-1 Red – 125ml
  • Thrive Alive B-1 Green – 125ml
  • Awesome Blossoms – 125ml
  • MagiCal – 125ml
  • SugarDaddy – 250ml
  • ROOT 66 – 250ml
  • Rootech Cloning Gel

TDS meter –The concentration level of your nutrient solution is critical for hydroponic growth. This easy to use digital TDS meter is handheld and enables you to accurately monitor your nutrient solution and make adjustments accordingly.

Sunrunner grow box tds pen

Dutch Master cloning gel – This 100% natural root stimulant makes cloning much easier. All you need to do is dip your freshly cut clones in the gel for around 30 seconds before placing them into the SuperCloner System. Promotes strong, healthy root growth.

Dutch master cloning gel

General Hydroponics pH control kit –The pH level of your hydroponic solution plays a crucial role in how your plants’ roots take up nutrients. Keep in control of pH values with this pH control kit. Kit contains:

  • 8 ounces of pH up
  • 8 ounces of pH down
  • pH indicator solution
  • Test vial & dropper
  • Color coded identification chart

General Hydroponics ph adjustment kit

Digital thermometer and hygrometer – Stay in control of your plants’ growing environment with this digital meter that features Max/Min function, clock, alarm and waterproof thermometer probe.

Sunrunner Hydroponic digital thermometer hygrometer

GFCI Shockbuster – Safety First! Electricity and water are not good friends. This GFCI Shockbuster will immediately shut down the electricity supply to the cabinet in the event of water coming into contact with any electrical component, keeping you safe.

Internal Circulation Fan – Keeping air circulating within the growing area prevents mold and fungus from too much humidity. It also strengthens stems and branches, making them string enough to support the flowers. This two speed fan operates at either 100CFM or 160CFM and is fully adjustable in height and tilt.

Easy to follow instructions and DVD – If you are new to hydroponics take the time to sit and watch this instructional DVD before getting going. The whole process is explained in plain terms and a simple to understand way.

Warranty

The Sunrunner hydroponic grow cabinet comes with a no hassle three year warranty on all components except the light bulb which carries a 6 month warranty. This guarantee shows the manufacturer’s confidence in the product and gives you peace of mind.

There is also a lifetime of technical support on offer too.

Optional Upgrades

Although the Sunrunner hydroponic grow box comes with everything that you need to grow your first crop (except seeds!), you might be tempted by some of these very tempting upgrades.

400W MH Bulb

If you want to veg larger plants in the main chamber rather than the cloning chamber, then this 400W metal halide bulb will provide a massive 33,100 lumens in the 4000K spectrum to give you explosive vegetative growth. Then simply change over to the supplied 600W HPS for flowering.

Super CO2 kit

Augmenting the CO2 levels in your grow box is a very effective way of increasing yield.

Professional co2 kit

This CO2 kit contains everything you would need to set up a CO2 system, except the CO2 tank.

The Super CO2 Kit includes:

  • Regulator;
  • Solenoid valve;
  • Flow meter;
  • Timer;
  • Injection tubing;
  • Setup instructions.

Reverse Osmosis Water Filter

If you live in a town or city with poor quality water then you might want to think about investing in a reverse osmosis water filter.

Reverse osmosis water filter

This Reverse Osmosis water filter provides up to 200 gallons per day of ultra low PPM water that is pure and clean. Removes 99%+ of chlorine and all other contaminants.

Reverse Osmosis Water Filter includes:

  • 4-Stage reverse osmosis unit;
  • 2 reverse osmosis membranes;
  • Carbon filter;
  • Cleanable sediment filter;
  • Automatic shut-off cartridge;
  • Wall mountable metal bracket;
  • Garden hose connector;
  • Inline shut-off (8ft.);
  • Drain line (5ft.);
  • Inlet line;
  • Filter wrench;
  • Instructions;
  • Unit weighs 9.8 lbs. and measures 16.5″ x 14″.

*** Dealzer have a similarly priced  Yielder XL – 14 Plant Hydro System – Compare that with other offers

*** SuperCloset have a well priced SuperNova which is very similar to the white Sunrunner

Total Germination Package

If you prefer to work with seeds than clones then this is for you. The Total Germination Package provides you with everything you need to create the perfect environment for your seeds and maximize your germination success rate. Kit includes:

  • Seedling Tray
  • Humidity Dome
  • Heat Mat with adjustable thermostat
  • Rock Wool cube medium

Sunrunner total germination package

Technaflora Nutrient Super Pack

Stock up on the nutes you’re likely to need the most of. You know you’re going to need them. There are enough here to last you for around six months. Kit includes:

  • (2) 1L B.C. Bloom
  • (3) 1L B.C. Boost
  • (1) 1L B.C. Grow
  • (1) 1L Awesome Blossoms
  • (2) 1L SugarDaddy
  • (1) 500mL Thrive Alive Red
  • (1) 1L MagiCal

Technaflora nutrient upgrade package

24-7 Nutrient Monitor

Instead of checking the values of your hydroponic system from time to time, this nifty meter from Control Wizard Products monitors the system constantly for pH, PPM, and Temperature. By reading these values at a glance you are able to react to errors and imbalances immediately, potentially avoiding problems before they get a chance to get out of hand.

24-7 nutrient monitor sunrunner grow box

Method 7 Grow Room Glasses

As well as protecting your eyes, these Method 7 Growing Glasses use patent pending Rendition Technology to provide “Perfect Color” when working under bright grow lights. They look kind of cool too.

Method 7 grow room glasses eye protection

What people saying about the Sunrunner Hydroponic Grow Box

“Ive been thinking about getting one of these babies for a while now. Finally bit the bullet and got me it. Good move! Ive built my own in the past but just cant get a quality finish like this. I think the space is more suitable for a dozen plants than 16 but thats plenty for me ”

“Hi there. This Sunrunner box has been my first attempt at growing my own green. Who knew it could be that easy!? Now I have more bud than I can comfortable smoke and I’m growing it for my friends too!”

“Great grow box and hydro set up. Well worth the money. Would recommend to anyone.”

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