Danielsgb
Well-Known Member
Well I'm back at it again. I am going to try building a grow box out of a refrigerator. I tried one many years ago when I did my first couple grows ops. Ran out of time,$ and space, then moved.
I'm starting this for ideas and comments for the build. I'll start a Grow journal or add it into my current journal ([FONT="]https://www.rollitup.org/grow-journal...here-goes.html) [/FONT]when I get it finished. I have a girl that needs adopting.
I found a 150W Security Light that I bought many years ago for a grow light some day. It was in a top cabinet I forgot about. I made a remote ballast with a timer like the dual 150W timer/ballast in my main grow room. I planned on using a Cool Tube with the combo. I figured I have the light, timer, time, plants, dirt and legality so I might as well. I'm doing everything as cheaply as possible and DIY ideas are my bread and butter. I'll try to credit ideas I've picked up in the last few weeks to the right people, but when you smoke and forget it's tough.
I'm planning for
A 150W HPS or maybe a CMH (definately one after some harvest $$)
Remote Ballast/Timer with a comp fan
A Cool Tube with its own air system with a comp fan
A exhaust through a carbon filter (maybe 2 or 3 comp fans)
Soil at first (already have my girl in dirt), then SCROG either with soil or maybe go to DWC or bubble-ponics.
So here we go.
I posted on craigs list for a free fridge or upright freezer. I said I was making a smoker for my grandpa (to smoke fish). I got one from a remodel where the renters had hammered the kitchen. I got it home and started a bleach cleaning. After a couple passes it was ready to work on. I bled the freon (sp?), removed the compressor, wiring etc from the back. I replaced the clamps on the back to use later.
I started removing layers planning to jigsaw my way to combine the freezer/fridge. I got the light, temp control and got the piece of thin aluminum out to discover a foam layer. I got the freezer plastic bottom out to discover the same piece of foam. A smooth inside shell all the way.
I thought it would be SO much harder to get this far.
So I'm thinking a exhaust fan with carbon filter where the compressor was in the bottom of the back. I'm thinking a 3 1/2 PVC from the top of freezer to pull hot air from the top down and behind the "fridge"
I have to cut the shelves off the doors, but I want the seal to stay good. Any Ideas? I was thinking the shears I use for ventilation tin.
Anyone that has tried this before I'd love some pointers.
I'm surprised I haven't seen anyone with this set up. I'm worried about temps, but I'm thinking the Cool Tube with a remote ballast should make this possible. Here's a bunch of pics.
Daniels
I'm starting this for ideas and comments for the build. I'll start a Grow journal or add it into my current journal ([FONT="]https://www.rollitup.org/grow-journal...here-goes.html) [/FONT]when I get it finished. I have a girl that needs adopting.
I found a 150W Security Light that I bought many years ago for a grow light some day. It was in a top cabinet I forgot about. I made a remote ballast with a timer like the dual 150W timer/ballast in my main grow room. I planned on using a Cool Tube with the combo. I figured I have the light, timer, time, plants, dirt and legality so I might as well. I'm doing everything as cheaply as possible and DIY ideas are my bread and butter. I'll try to credit ideas I've picked up in the last few weeks to the right people, but when you smoke and forget it's tough.
I'm planning for
A 150W HPS or maybe a CMH (definately one after some harvest $$)
Remote Ballast/Timer with a comp fan
A Cool Tube with its own air system with a comp fan
A exhaust through a carbon filter (maybe 2 or 3 comp fans)
Soil at first (already have my girl in dirt), then SCROG either with soil or maybe go to DWC or bubble-ponics.
So here we go.
I posted on craigs list for a free fridge or upright freezer. I said I was making a smoker for my grandpa (to smoke fish). I got one from a remodel where the renters had hammered the kitchen. I got it home and started a bleach cleaning. After a couple passes it was ready to work on. I bled the freon (sp?), removed the compressor, wiring etc from the back. I replaced the clamps on the back to use later.
I started removing layers planning to jigsaw my way to combine the freezer/fridge. I got the light, temp control and got the piece of thin aluminum out to discover a foam layer. I got the freezer plastic bottom out to discover the same piece of foam. A smooth inside shell all the way.
I thought it would be SO much harder to get this far.So I'm thinking a exhaust fan with carbon filter where the compressor was in the bottom of the back. I'm thinking a 3 1/2 PVC from the top of freezer to pull hot air from the top down and behind the "fridge"
I have to cut the shelves off the doors, but I want the seal to stay good. Any Ideas? I was thinking the shears I use for ventilation tin.
Anyone that has tried this before I'd love some pointers.
I'm surprised I haven't seen anyone with this set up. I'm worried about temps, but I'm thinking the Cool Tube with a remote ballast should make this possible. Here's a bunch of pics.Daniels
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I was going to the Restore (sells used and spare construction crap) to look for a couple things. I already found the activator for the red light at the house. Cost'n me nothing on that part.
I'm trying that part for fun. I sold a sewing cabinet on craigslist for $30 so I'll get a $20 thermometer and paid for my shipping on fans. I temp wired the green bulb socket and tested it. Worked fine. I'll get an update again soon. I'm on a mission.
a new humidifier. I made it out of a Cat Waterer, Sponges, 4" PVC and a fan. Nothing yet on humidity change but I just put it in and turned it on and closed it up. I'll give it an hour! 
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