henman
New Member
(Sorry in advance for the upside down photos)
I want to start by pointing out that this build is, as the title describes, extremely cheap. I don't recommend this for any serious growers, but if you're like me and you're on a really tight budget, read on.
I'd also like to point out that this should only be used with CFLs, as this build is quite flammable.
Tools required:
I guess you all know what the first step of this build should and will be.
Roll it, toke it, light it, smoke it.
Thus, I begin my build. I cut the tissue rolls in twain down the length, using the box cutter. Then I assembled them using the tape.
After having done that, I took the bucket handle and using the side cutter I broke it in half. On with the drill, I created three pairs of holes on both handles. One on each side and one in the middle. After that, one hole in each on the top for the chains, and last but not least, a larger hole on the side of one for the lamp chord.
The pair of holes I drilled was then used to fasten the handle to the assembled paper rolls. The twistie tie was placed in the middle of the handle that lacked a chord hole, to serve as a holder for the other end of the bulb.
Shortly afterwards, I cut up two strips of aluminum foil and taped them to the inside of the rolls.
(Now I know that aluminum foil is far from optimal in a reflector. But remember, this is a seriously cheap build, and sacrifices have to be made sometimes.)
Using the pliers, I fastened the chain to the bucket frame.
A knot on the chord makes for a good hold. This frees us from using other media to hold up the socket.
Lastly, we tie the end of the CFL up with the twistie tie and voìla! The ugly son of a beast is done!
Hope this can be of some help to some of you growers out there! Or maybe provide some inspiration!
Either way, happy grows and good budding to you all!
I want to start by pointing out that this build is, as the title describes, extremely cheap. I don't recommend this for any serious growers, but if you're like me and you're on a really tight budget, read on.
I'd also like to point out that this should only be used with CFLs, as this build is quite flammable.
Tools required:
- Power drill
- Plastic bucket handle (metal/other should also work)
- Aluminum foil
- 2 x Paper tissue rolls (empty)
- 1 x Twistie tie
- 5 x Zip ties
- Box cutter
- Chain
- Plier
- Side cutter
- Isolation tape (or any other adhesive band of plastic)
- A bag of your favorite strain
I guess you all know what the first step of this build should and will be.
Roll it, toke it, light it, smoke it.
Thus, I begin my build. I cut the tissue rolls in twain down the length, using the box cutter. Then I assembled them using the tape.
After having done that, I took the bucket handle and using the side cutter I broke it in half. On with the drill, I created three pairs of holes on both handles. One on each side and one in the middle. After that, one hole in each on the top for the chains, and last but not least, a larger hole on the side of one for the lamp chord.
The pair of holes I drilled was then used to fasten the handle to the assembled paper rolls. The twistie tie was placed in the middle of the handle that lacked a chord hole, to serve as a holder for the other end of the bulb.
Shortly afterwards, I cut up two strips of aluminum foil and taped them to the inside of the rolls.
(Now I know that aluminum foil is far from optimal in a reflector. But remember, this is a seriously cheap build, and sacrifices have to be made sometimes.)
Using the pliers, I fastened the chain to the bucket frame.
A knot on the chord makes for a good hold. This frees us from using other media to hold up the socket.
Lastly, we tie the end of the CFL up with the twistie tie and voìla! The ugly son of a beast is done!
Hope this can be of some help to some of you growers out there! Or maybe provide some inspiration!
Either way, happy grows and good budding to you all!
