How To - 7 Gal Rim Mount SCROG Pots In 2 X 4 Tent - 8.25 Sq Ft

Gazoo

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HOW TO Build the “7 Gal Rim Mount SCROG Pots” for a 2 X 4 Tent [8.25 Sq Ft]

With the following 5 Main Areas of interest
• TOTAL COST
• COST BREAKDOWN
• TOOLS NEEDED
• PARTS LIST
• BUILD INSTUCTIONS with
Cut List (sizes)
Hole Drill Location, with Layout & helpful hints
Assembly, Position Layout Help

BTW This is My official number 420 post, decided I needed to give something back
to this great community in honor of this special milestone.

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So here is my Home Made 7 Gal (10 gal also) Dunk able SCROG Pots

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I calculated these to fit my 2 x 4 tent, So the size of the Net is
set to allow for 3 Individual SCROG pots, Total Sq Feet of the 3 SCROG Nets
is 8.25 Sq Feet (see note below about homemade tent Extender/Spreader)
2 x 4 tent = 8 Sq Ft.

BTW All 3 are self-contained and can be moved Individually, Which
means I can adjust for different Plant Stretch by either raising or
lowering each pot by them self’s. I also have the option to pull out any
plant I want for maintenance of the Tent or Plant.

The 2 X 4 Tent can accommodate either Three 7 Gal SCROGs or Two 10 Gal SCROGs.
7 Gal SCROG Nets measure 23 ½ inches front to back (2 foot dimension)
and 16 7/8 wide Each, this calculates out to 2.75 sq feet each.
NOTE: 2.75 X 3 equals 8 ¼ sq feet.
A little bigger than my 2 x 4 (8 sq feet) Tent but since I have
some home built side extensions (opens up approx. 3 extra inches per side)
It works out very well

The 3 Nets in the Tent Measure 50.625” left to right, so about 2.625 larger than
the 4 foot length, But again please NOTE most tents have some extra room if you
use something to push the sides out a little, The Nets will do this for you.

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The 10 Gal set-up has a LARGER NET at 3 ½ Sq Feet each or 7 sq ft total,
and allows for 2 inches between Nets and Walls so if you allow the plants
to grow up around the outside of the Net CPVC Tubbing you will have the 8 sq ft.

PLEASE See the included pictures at END for a better Idea of what I am trying
to paint a picture of


TOTAL COST​
TOTAL COST 26.63 + Tax Each (7 Gal Dunkable SCROG)
TOTAL COST 27.79 + Tax (Short about 5 inches of ½ CPVC Tubbing).

COST BREAKDOWN​
1 Each 10’ Length of ½ CPVC Tubing = 3.99 + Tax @ Dales Hardware
4 Each ½ CPVC Press fit Feet = 7.16 + Tax (1.79 Ea.) @ Dales Hardware
4 Each ½ CPVC 90 Deg Elbow = 1.16 + Tax (.29 Ea.) @ Orchard Supply
4 Each ½ CPVC 90 Deg Elbow, 1 Small end = 1.56 + Tax (.39 Ea.) @ Orchard Supply
4 Each ½ CPVC T Fitting = 1.56 + Tax (.39 Ea.) @ Dales Hardware
1 Each 7 Gal NC7 Pro Gro, Rigid Rim Plastic Pot = 4.50 + Tax @ Garden Supply
1 Pack of S hooks = 1.00 + Tax @ Dollar store
30’ Ft of 18 Gauge Plastic coated Wire. = 5.70 + Tax (.19 Foot) @ Orchard Supply


Additional Parts​
for 10 Gal Dunkable
4 Each ½ Extension = 1.16 + Tax (.29 Ea.) @ Dales Hardware


TOOLS NEEDED​
Hacksaw
Electric Drill
9/64 Drill Bit (big enough for wire pass through)
Tape Measure
Ruler
Pencil or Felt Pin (for marking hole location)
Pliers (to bend S hooks) 2 pairs work best



PARTS LIST
FOR 7 Gal Dunkable Pot Set-up​

Ten Foot Length of ½ CPVC Tubing
4 Each ½ CPVC Press fit Feet
4 Each ½ CPVC 90 Deg Elbow
4 Each ½ CPVC 90 Deg Elbow w/Small end
4 Each ½ T Fitting
1 Each 7 Gal NC7 Pro Gro , Rigid Rim Plastic Pot
30 Feet Of 18 Gauge Plastic Wrapped Wire
4 Each S Hooks


Additional Parts
for 10 Gal Dunkable​
4 Each ½ CPVC Extensions


BUILD INSTRUCTIONS​

The 10’ foot CPVC Tube length is just long enough for THE 7 Gal “Full Build”
With Net and Leg Supports.

The 10 Gal Pot Build is short some 4 or 5 inches for the larger 10 gal net (3.5 Sq Feet).

7 Gal Build Instructions

From the 10' Foot CPVC Tubing, Cut the longest Lengths first, You DO NOT CUT the extension Lengths (4 @ 2 1/8”) unless you have a little extra tubing laying around (The Extensions are only for the 10 Gal Pot).

By Cutting all the lengths starting with the longest lengths first and working your way down,
you can't run-out of material for the 7 Gal Set-Up
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CUT LIST​
2 Lengths @ 21 ¾ Inches long
2 Lengths @ 12 3/8 Inches Long
4 Lengths @ 7 ¼ Inches Long
4 Lengths @ 4 ¼ Inches Long

Following NOT NEEDED FOR THE 7 Gal Pot

EXTENSION PARTS​
4 Lengths @ 2 1/8 Inches Long
(If you cut the longest sizes first you can’t run out of material for the 7 Gal)


DRILL
HOLE LAYOUT
Drill holes
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Helpful hint
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Its easier to put the Net arms together as shown in my pictures, That way when
you drill the holes it will be easier to keep them in line, no rolling around.

PLEASE NOTE
I used the Extension parts to put the Net Frame sides together in the Rectangle
shown But you can use the Leg support lengths to put them together in the same type of square/rectangles as shown, again this will help keep things straight
and flat while you drill.

STEP 1
Set up your Drill using a 9/64 Drill bit.
Configured The Net Frame Sides in two separate rectangles (see photo’s),
This will keep them from rolling around.

Starting with the longest Rectangle, the one that measure approximately
23 ½ inches long when Measured from the outside of the 90 Deg Ends.

Now Starting at the far Left end of the 90 Deg Elbow (see photo) Measure out
to the right 2 5/16” of an inch and continue to the far right side, Depending on
how accurate you cut the lengths you should end up very close to evenly spaced
measurements

Next Layout the Smaller Rectangle, the one using the T fittings ( 16 7/8 length)
Start on the Left side and at the outside Left end of the T Fitting, measure to
the right 2 ½ Inches, Mark and continue to the far right end. Again Depending on
how accurate you cut the lengths you should end up very close to evenly spaced
measurements

You should now have all 4 Net sides marked for the hole spacing, Now run a
straight line using either a string or a Yard stick down the center of each Tube,
This will give you a center line for drilling down the line.

If Building a 10 gal​

Press one 2 1/8 small length into 1 end of one of the ½ CPVC Extensions,
Do this for all four Extensions. Now Measure again from the left edge
of the ½ CPVC Extensions to the Right 2 ½ inches this is the hole location.

ASSEMBLY​
No need to use any glue or screws, all fits very tight.

For assembly, assemble the Net outer frame first and place on floor
upside down so you can fit the Legs on in the upside down position,
once you do this place the pot again upside down on the legs so you can
see were the feet need to be positioned around the Pot Rim, you will need
to force fit the feet nubs under the rim and once the S hooks are bent a
little it will not go anyware.

Hope I explained in a way that is understandable but if you have any questions
just ask.

I have included the Layout and Cut Size pictures at end of post to help out.


COLLECT MATERIALS NEEDED
1) COLLECT Materials

MATERIALS
10 Foot Tube ½ CPVC , 30 Ft. 18 gauge Plastic Coated Wire (or similar),
4 Ea. Feet (Press Fit ½ end) (½ CPVC)
4 Ea. 90 Deg Elbows (½ CPVC)
4 Ea. 90 Deg Elbows W/ Ends that fits ID & OD (1 big end, 1 small) (½ CPVC)
4 Ea. T Fittings (½ CPVC)
1 Ea. 7 Gal Rigid Plastic Pot WITH MOLDED RIM( I used the 7 Gal GRO PRO )
Pack of S Hooks

ONLY NEEDED - If making the larger Net for the 10 Gal Pot
4 Ea. Extensions (small short pieces, Both fit onto OD of tubing (½ CPVC)

2) TOOLS

Drill , 9/64 Drill Bit , Tape Measure , Ruler , Hacksaw ,



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You can attach 4 of these to your scrog and attach it to 4 pieces of pvc and have an adjustable height scrog.

389014 Pipe-Mounting-Clamps at FlexPVC®

Thanks, appreciate Link and suggestion, always looking for ways to improve :thanks:

Not sure if they make that for CPVC but I did make an
adjustable SCROG sometime ago but never need to adjust
the Net Height, 8 inches above the soil works out very well for
my set-up

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If I could have given you reps twice I'd have done so. :bravo: Love those little shelves you're using. I never considered them. Dollar store find? :battingeyelashes:
 
If I could have given you reps twice I'd have done so. :bravo: Love those little shelves you're using. I never considered them. Dollar store find? :battingeyelashes:

Well thank you very very much, Being a machinist I can relate to incomplete information when
trying to make something that is only pictured in some else s head, Found it helps to including
pictures when possible :)

The Kitchen Rack was actually found at "BIG LOTS" the box stores have them also but
were to expensive until the SALE day at BIG LOTS, Thinking most second hand stores
would probably have them or something similar, easily cleaned :)

Thanks again
Next up is the "BRIX UNDER LEAF MISTER" and then the "LADY BUG HOME" with slow release
 
QUICK UPDATE FOR 10 Gal Build

While cutting the legs for the 10 Gal Pot I see the "Pot to Net" off-set arms will need to
be a Different Length, than the 7 Gal Pot (cut list length), to fit the larger Pot

Since the 7 Gal Pot is 15" inches across & the 10 Gal Pot is 17" across the off-set arms
need to be cut 2 7/8" inches long instead of the 4 1/4 lengths

SO

10 Gal Pots with 17" inch Rims need the 4 off-set arms cut @ 2 7/8' inches

7 Gal Pots with 15" inch Dia Rims are still the same with the 4 off-set arms cut @ 4 1/4 inch lengths

OH

Also the 10 Gal Pots I am using (from Italy, with handles) don't hold the rim feet as
well as the 7's so I drilled a small hole in the center of each one and used a small machine
screw and Nylon locking nut to hold in place on the pot rim, Basically replaced the S hooks
with screw and nut
 
Starting some new girls and will run them in the NEW DESIGN 7 Gal & 10 Gal plastic Scrog Pots

Here are the new Tenants 1 BlackBerry & 1 Girl Scout Cookie Extreme at
day 13 & 15 from POP

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Figured this was a good place to put them. Don't want
to muddy the waters over at the Apprenticeship Course
 
Good to see Scuba Steve on duty!!

:goodjob:

Yup He be chillin in the sun :) and I needed a better way to
quickly see which plant was which after the photos. Put up some
scale tape to help see the growth as well.

Noticed a growth spurt after the DUNK so thinking the plant was
using all its energy growing roots looking for water and then when
it was supplied BANG back to top Growth
 
Yup He be chillin in the sun :) and I needed a better way to
quickly see which plant was which after the photos. Put up some
scale tape to help see the growth as well.

Noticed a growth spurt after the DUNK so thinking the plant was
using all its energy growing roots looking for water and then when
it was supplied BANG back to top Growth

Before you were having a growth spurt underground with the roots. Now it is time to see some above ground, most notably after transplant.
 
What did you mix at for your first drench if you don't mind me asking.
Don't worry about messing the water over in the journal. It's meant as a learning journal just not mine. Glad you finally put up a link. Merry Christmas or happy holidays gazoo

I went heavy on the first Drench/Dunk seems Its very hard to overdo it so don't see
any reason to skimp at the start. I need to get my journal from down stairs and will EDIT
in a few on the exact amounts.

EDIT:

2 plants in 1 gal square Plastic pots (really 1.25 I think)

Each pot will hold 5.5 cups of H2O at this stage, so 11 cups needed

Mixed using 1.25 gals (20 cups) so 9 cups extra (this much needed to get
water level 3/4 up side of pot when dunking)

0.5 oz Transplant Drench
5.0 mils Tea
WITH 1.25 gallons H2O
 
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