Smokin Moose
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Grow Box Construction
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stratlogic
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Thanks for the reps Moose. I am enjoying this just as much.
berrydizzle
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Yeah dude, so sweet. As I said earlier, both the MH and HPS spectrum during flowering is better than just the HPS. Supposed to be more like the sun. I used the same idea that you did for the carbon filter...same guy. Just hooked mine up, well see how they work. Nicely done bro.
Bagzgroove
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And nice step by step. . . Good job!
Bagz
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stratlogic
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Sure StevePo. I chose 5' because it fit in my closet. I originally was going to do 4' but said fuggit, I'm goin' for it. I am not sure what the total money spent is, but I have saved all my receipts and will add them up when I'm done. Not sure about the smell, so I thought I would give that carbon filter a shot. As far as strains, couldn't tell ya, and yield and time, don't know...yet! I'm flying by the seat of my pants and hoping for the best. Not much, but I hope that helps dude.
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stratlogic
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I went to home depot and did some more shopping. I picked up some Caulk Saver to use as a spacer for the filter. It was about $5.
I cut off a piece big enough to wrap all the way around the bottom to hold the center screen in place.
It worked perfectly! Nice and snug too!
Then I bought some activated carbon at Petsmart for $20.
I ended up only using a third of the carbon and filled most of the filter up leaving room for more spacers and the PVC joint.
Then I capped it off and almost done.
All I need now is to duct tape it to seal the ends and force the air through the middle to ensure it passes through the carbon.
Done!
I cut off a piece big enough to wrap all the way around the bottom to hold the center screen in place.
It worked perfectly! Nice and snug too!
Then I bought some activated carbon at Petsmart for $20.
I ended up only using a third of the carbon and filled most of the filter up leaving room for more spacers and the PVC joint.
Then I capped it off and almost done.
All I need now is to duct tape it to seal the ends and force the air through the middle to ensure it passes through the carbon.
Done!
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stratlogic
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Here's what I had in mind as far as attaching the fans to the PVC.
I wanted to mount it along the side of the box to keep it low profile and prevent it from blocking the lights in any way
I wanted to mount it along the side of the box to keep it low profile and prevent it from blocking the lights in any way
Smokin Moose
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I think you are going to have to come to Australia and tend to my grow.
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stratlogic
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I cant remember the dude's name but I am pretty sure it was on this site that had the way for a cheap way of using CFL's on a power strip. Great idea. If anyone knows the mystery dude's name let me know. He deserves some props. Even though I have a 400w MH and 400w HPS, I am going to use the CFL's for the first week or two to try to induce a female. I learned this from a chick on this site or one similar I believe and don't know her name either. But it sounds like she had it figured out. I hope it works for me too!
Heres the setup.
A power strip - $3
Adapters - $2 each
CFL's - $7 for two
In the end, I will have two of these:
If anyone has any suggestions on the CFL's and this setup, help a brotha out. This is what I am the most unsure of. The lights are 100w each. At work so I dont know any other specs on them.
Heres the setup.
A power strip - $3
Adapters - $2 each
CFL's - $7 for two
In the end, I will have two of these:
If anyone has any suggestions on the CFL's and this setup, help a brotha out. This is what I am the most unsure of. The lights are 100w each. At work so I dont know any other specs on them.
berrydizzle
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DUDE, you fucking rock! That is some awesome work right there.
And both of those fans are pulling the air out or pushing the air through the carbon filter? Just wondering?
And both of those fans are pulling the air out or pushing the air through the carbon filter? Just wondering?
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stratlogic
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Australia! I'm there dude. "Will work for budz" haha
Bagzgroove
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Sound like your refering to Stoner4Life. . . hes good peeps!
Great job on the filter. ..
Bagz
GoodGrissle
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I can't find those types of adapters for my power stip. Where?Where?Where?
berrydizzle
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Yeah, for real, where do they sell those.
Smokin Moose
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^sage advice.
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stratlogic
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You guys rock, thanks! I'll be sure to pick up the right bulbs for vegging. Any recommendations on how many would be good to use. I originally planned on using 6 bulbs.
As far as the adapters, I picked them up at Home Depot (or "Hydro Depot" seems more appropriate) in the aisle with all the lighting accessories and switches. I found them for about $2 but if Stoner4Life found them for a buck at Wal-Mart, you might want to try there.
As far as the adapters, I picked them up at Home Depot (or "Hydro Depot" seems more appropriate) in the aisle with all the lighting accessories and switches. I found them for about $2 but if Stoner4Life found them for a buck at Wal-Mart, you might want to try there.
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stratlogic
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I installed the squirrel fans today and it worked out pretty good for the most part. First I cut the holes for the squirrel exhausts to fit into snuggly. The first hole is cut, and this one will be used as a reference for the next.
The second hole was a little tricky. I had to hold the filter and fan together to find the right position, remove the filter and trace the exhaust, but it worked out in the end.
I decided to run the wires out the same holes to keep thing neat inside.
To reduce the stress on the squirrel fans, I made this sling with zip ties to support the opposite end.
A close up of the sling in action.
I just need to seal the PVC and the squirrel fans to make them air tight and its done as far as mounting them goes. I ended up mounting the squirrel fans too close together but it was an easy fix. I just sanded the PVC until it fit the way I wanted it too. It looks like it could use just a little more sanding after looking at the picture. I am also going to screw a piece of wood underneath the lower squirrel fan for a little extra needed support.
I just need to wire the squirrel fans and order the glass to seperate the two chambers and its DONE! I plan on drilling a few 1" holes in the base since the box is on casters, its elevated, so the incoming air will come up from under the plant. I figure the lower I can intake the fresh air, the cooler it will be. Not sure how much it will help, but it couldn't hurt right?
So close to being done, I am stoked!
The second hole was a little tricky. I had to hold the filter and fan together to find the right position, remove the filter and trace the exhaust, but it worked out in the end.
I decided to run the wires out the same holes to keep thing neat inside.
To reduce the stress on the squirrel fans, I made this sling with zip ties to support the opposite end.
A close up of the sling in action.
I just need to seal the PVC and the squirrel fans to make them air tight and its done as far as mounting them goes. I ended up mounting the squirrel fans too close together but it was an easy fix. I just sanded the PVC until it fit the way I wanted it too. It looks like it could use just a little more sanding after looking at the picture. I am also going to screw a piece of wood underneath the lower squirrel fan for a little extra needed support.
I just need to wire the squirrel fans and order the glass to seperate the two chambers and its DONE! I plan on drilling a few 1" holes in the base since the box is on casters, its elevated, so the incoming air will come up from under the plant. I figure the lower I can intake the fresh air, the cooler it will be. Not sure how much it will help, but it couldn't hurt right?
So close to being done, I am stoked!
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stratlogic
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StevePo - I sure am hoping that filter does the job. I have this box in my closet and if it doesn't work, all my clothes are going to reek BAD. Luckily I work in a recording studio and clients are always smokin but still. I hope it works! haha
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stratlogic
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And to keep the box as airtight as possible, I duct taped all the edges so all air passing through will have to enter/exit through the intakes and outtakes only. Being able to have complete control over the growing environment is what indoor growing is all about after all.
StonerGrower
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Amazing, your a very clever fellow!