Micro CFL Grow Box

[SlimJim503]

I started the remodel of my box today almost have the first coat of paint finished freaking got a miagane so i had to stop. I also finnaly got my hands on some power tools so im cutting out my intake tomorrow and finishing the painting if my f'd shoulders hold up I placed insalation foam its about 3/8 wide doulbed sided sticky crap around the fan mount to go between the fan mount and box to take some of the vibration noise out. I use power strips/surge protectors along with socket to outlet or i might have that backwards outlet to socket plugs it allows you to use light bulbs in a normal power outlet like you find on your wall or said power strip. Im Also running Y socket adapters that allow you to run two bulbs in one socket. Im running a 4 bulb setup on two power strips and im going to mount them toward the top on the side of the box so the bulbs are sideways also my exhaust fan is equal height as the bulbs so it will suck the ehat right of the left side bulbs. Im going to do some dry runs after i get it all together again to see what kinda temps i can keep in the box and if needed im going to add another exhaust fan i like the cooler guys 120mm that comes with a mount it will plug right into my controller as i can run up to four fans Been thinking about a sunburst 150watt HPS to throw in the box for added light when flowering so then i would for sure have to upgrade my fans to 4.

 

[DanMan420]

here is my lil box i had been using as a veg room for a while. you might get some ideas.

 

[NatureaFinest]

Wassup bro!? Man the new box sounds like it'll be pretty dank. Only 1 thing, my opinion of course, but the sunburst 150 is internal ballast. Bro it would take a shitton of fans to get all that heat out. The ballasts make near as much heat as the bulb. If I were u I would get a 150 from htg supply or just find one with external ballast. It'll cost about the same. And if u really want it banging, with a little creativity u can get a pyrex tube to make it coolable. I forgot what the things r called but its a pyrex tube for baking bread, can get em for like 10 bucks on eBay. Just run ur socket to it and take the reflector that comes with the original light, put it on top of it, hook some 4 or6" flex to it with an inline and blam, u can put that bitch 6" from the tops. I could take pics of my cooltube to give u an idea on how to run the socket. Everything else sounds bangin I just had to warn u about the heat. Cause in a small space, I don't c an easy way of keepin it outta the 90s to 100 with internal IMO of course. Holla balla lol

 

[NatureaFinest]

Here's u a link bro. Check it out, I believe itd be better. Probably be around a bill for shipping and all but they honor their warranties, no ?s asked http://www.htgsupply.com/Product-HTGSupply-150-watt-High-Pressure-Sodium-Grow-Light.asp

 

[SlimJim503]

Here's u a link bro. Check it out, I believe itd be better. Probably be around a bill for shipping and all but they honor their warranties, no ?s asked http://www.htgsupply.com/Product-HTGSupply-150-watt-High-Pressure-Sodium-Grow-Light.asp

Dude that HTG is fucking perfect i was thinking a 250 lumatek switchable but then you have to find a reflector that fits my box thats why i was thinking about the sunburst cuz it would fit. Its 18 inches deep and 17 1/2 wide so that light should work. Also from what i hear 150 of CFL bulbs will put out the same as 150 watts of HPS thats the only reason im thinking HPS with some CFL for side lighting of sun blaze strip T5 for each corner of the box from top to bottom. Also with a light that is raised and lower from the top my box would be clean as fuck and not all cluttered

Shit even thought about a cool tube ran through the box but if im going to spend that kinda money i would go with a 600 watt 6ft cool tube and build a box around the cooltube so that both ends of the cool tube stick out from the sides of the box that way almost none of the heat go in the box.

 

[SlimJim503]

Remodel 90% done heres some pics. I know i said i would do step by step pics but i started working on it and couldn't stop long enough to take pics

 

[SlimJim503]

Heres some pics of the old setup i think its much cleaner now and I have more space inside the box to grow. Also im sticking with single plant grows or maybe two plant grows Still have to make a reflector for the top of the box and light raps for the fans. So the way i had my box before i was moving my vent control system whenever i opened the box and i think i wiggled something loss cuz it keeps jumping around on the temp read out so i think i have to buy another unit or rethink my vent system slightly might get another model or controller or just get the same unit cuz its mounted and wont get fucked with now.

 

[fabfun]

Heres some pics of the old setup i think its much cleaner now and I have more space inside the box to grow. Also im sticking with single plant grows or maybe two plant grows Still have to make a reflector for the top of the box and light raps for the fans. So the way i had my box before i was moving my vent control system whenever i opened the box and i think i wiggled something loss cuz it keeps jumping around on the temp read out so i think i have to buy another unit or rethink my vent system slightly might get another model or controller or just get the same unit cuz its mounted and wont get fucked with now.
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wow seems like I been missing out
looks great bro and i see nothing wrong with your new setup
well except that it isnt mine lol

 

[SlimJim503]

Thanks buddy Hows everyone over there shoot me the site in a pm i think ima come over and play i have a lot more free time now

So heres what im thinking of upgrading to list as follows like around $100 shipped

Two 120 fans to upgrade my intake and exhaust and use the ones i have now for moving air around inside the box
Panaflo 120 x 38mm Ultra High speed Fan / #FBA12G12U-1C $16.95 each
Dimensions: 120 x 120 x 38 mm
Fan Speed: 2750 RPM
Bearing Type: Hydro Wave Bearing
Air Flow: 114.7 CFM
Voltage: DC 12V
Current: 510 mA
Power: 6.12W
Noise: 45.5 dBA
Connector: 3 pin / No 3rd wire Speed Sensor
Model # FBA12G12U-1C

New fan controller to replace the one i fucked up by moving to much
Coolerguys Programmable Thermal Fan Controller with LED Display $34.95 each
This is our latest thermal control unit that allows complete control over the temperature at which 12V devices plugged through it will turn on and off.
We re-designed this thermal switch especially for cabinet cooling. With all the video, audio and gaming centers converging into a single storage cabinet it is imperative that the cabinet temperature be controlled. The Programmable Thermal Fan Controller gives you complete control to set the temperature for power-on and power-off.
Check out all our Cabinet Cooling Kits that you can buy as a complete project or piece together for you individual needs.
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Features:
- 24" Thermal Probe (optional 48" and 72" probes)
- 4 3pin connectors
- 4pin Molex pass through connector
- 4 Segment LED Display
- Option to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius Display
- *Fully Programmable from 32-211F (0-100C) (On temperature must be at least 2F/1C above turn off temperature)
- Can handle up to 2A(2,000ma) worth of devices
- Works with all 12v devices from fans to lights

Dimensions:
Device: 71mm x 40mm x 17mm
Cutout: 68mm x 37mm

This unit does require a power supply that has both 12v and 5v power lines, it presently works with computer power supplies and our 2A (2,000ma) AC-DC Adapter.

Instructions:
Set Start Temp: Press "start button" once to put unit in Start programming mode and the start up temperature will blink. Use the right Up/Down buttons to set the temperature (note: it must be at least 2F/1C higher than the turn off temperature) press "start button" again to return to the real time readout.

Set Stop Temp: Press "stop button" once to put unit in Stop programming mode and the turn off temperature will blink, use the right Up/Down buttons to set the temperature (note: it must be at least 2F/1C lower than the turn on temperature) press the "stop button" again to return to the real time readout.

C/F or Up: Will change display to and from Fahrenheit and Celsius or will increase the temperature when in the Start or Stop programming mode.

Down: Will decrease the temperature when in the Start or Stop programming mode.

Then some sleeved 3 pin fan extensions a new 72 inch temp probe and call her good to go

 

[NatureaFinest]

Clean as hell bro. That looks fuckn sweet man. Absolutely no wasted light is what u want in micro and I believe ull achieve that. Man where the fuck would u buy a 6 ft cooltube lol, I'm tellin u bro, a 150, maybe even 250 hps in there for flower with the cfls to supplement, it would be the most bangin micro grow in the world, IMO of course. U could lst one plant all the way around that bitch, or halfway then flower lol, thatd be cool as fuck

 

[SlimJim503]

3 gallon smart pot 12 inch round tray fox farm ocean forest on the bottom fox farm happy frog on the top I'd say the first 1/4 is HP and the bottom 3/4 is OF. I got my bean order and have my blue widow germing right now and once it pops my box is ready for her!!! Check it outIf it fails to pop then i will try sour cream since they fucked up my order and sent me two instead of one sour cream and one connie chong oh well hope its some good smoke and i'll get connie some day she's not getting away that easily Im also thinking about scroging this blue widow as it states in its description that its does very well scroging we will see a the grow goes how i feel on it I will be making a new thread "Micro Grow Box 2nd grow Dinafem Blue Widow" when and if this bean pops so it should be a good show

 

[NatureaFinest]

Can't wait for that show bro. So r u gonna run just the blue widow? I'd definitely lst her or a scrog would be sweet. Ill definitely be sub'd up. Maybe ill be able to help in some way

 

[SlimJim503]

Yeah once she starts growing im going to use eyelets on the bottom of my box to tie her down and if she looks like she wants to scrog then so be it hahahaha kinda designed the box for scroging. My screen will be on PVC pipe or whatever the white pipe shit is called make a table frame screen for the top and i will be able to just place it on top of her when she is ready for one. Harvest time just cut and remove then i will have holes in the pipe at the bottom so i can flip the screen and hang it upside down inside my box or i might buy or DIY a bud drying box cuz i need one last cure sucked my balls I went with the blue cuz she likes to be tied down and scroged and white widow and blueberry are my two all time favs!!! Also i have a place where i can clone now not here but within walking distance so im going to clone her and keep her around for awhile at least two grows and to fill up my larger grow thats a bunch of reg so some fem clones in the mix will be nice. If i get it nice and setup at my buddys i might pop more of my name brand fems but for now i have regs going. Some blue rhino, black peril and black ice some of my buddys own strains all i can remember is the blue rhino its blueberry and white rhino super excited about that one its some damn good smoke. Anyone have any suggestions on a 250 to 600 watt light setup i want one that is switchable and or dual and a cheap hood but a complete setup would be the best!!!

 

[fabfun]

Yeah once she starts growing im going to use eyelets on the bottom of my box to tie her down and if she looks like she wants to scrog then so be it hahahaha kinda designed the box for scroging. My screen will be on PVC pipe or whatever the white pipe shit is called make a table frame screen for the top and i will be able to just place it on top of her when she is ready for one. Harvest time just cut and remove then i will have holes in the pipe at the bottom so i can flip the screen and hang it upside down inside my box or i might buy or DIY a bud drying box cuz i need one last cure sucked my balls I went with the blue cuz she likes to be tied down and scroged and white widow and blueberry are my two all time favs!!! Also i have a place where i can clone now not here but within walking distance so im going to clone her and keep her around for awhile at least two grows and to fill up my larger grow thats a bunch of reg so some fem clones in the mix will be nice. If i get it nice and setup at my buddys i might pop more of my name brand fems but for now i have regs going. Some blue rhino, black peril and black ice some of my buddys own strains all i can remember is the blue rhino its blueberry and white rhino super excited about that one its some damn good smoke. Anyone have any suggestions on a 250 to 600 watt light setup i want one that is switchable and or dual and a cheap hood but a complete setup would be the best!!!

sounds legit bro
buy a cool tube and switchable ballast and a inline fan
then diy a carbon filter

 

[SlimJim503]

sounds legit bro
buy a cool tube and switchable ballast and a inline fan
then diy a carbon filter

yeah i'll think of something light wise Blue widow still not popped only been one day so im not worried yet just want her to pop hella bad

 

[NatureaFinest]

Yea bro. Anxiety is a ma fucker, shell pop soon. Hey man check out all the lights on htg and u may find one thatll suit u. hydroponics online is a good place to search for the best deals. Just throw some LEDs in that bitch lol, just kiddin idk how good they work

 

[SlimJim503]

Its something i've played with but the good LEDS are a little out of my price range and the space im growing in is like 10x10 so i'll need around 1000watts im guessing. When my blue grow big enough to take clones im going to start taking over cuttings to my other garden and put them in my clone space. Im going to try and get some going in my other garden so i can clone the shit out of it once i get a established plant in the larger grow i have four months or so till i will have to shut down over there so i have around 2 months to make as many healthy clones off her as i can then flip to 12/12 and im also going to have freash rooted cloned at time of switch and take freash cuttings at time of switch and im going to keep them on 24/7 light LST and such to keep small so when my Mother blue widow that will be done "In Mirco grow box" i can just transfer all the clones i have to my micro grow box an flower them out so i can have 3 harvest of the blue widow I might even try to make up a cloning space in "my" room in another cabinet for cloning so i can try to keep this strain around or for others that i like and so the turn over is faster!!!

 

[rayishungry]

I got that same t-shirt. Starts to fade and crack after a few washes. Looks great, love the setup. Ever think about SCROG? Like LST, but so much better.

 

[NatureaFinest]

Hell yea, that how we do. Sound like u have a good plan. NOW EXECUTE!! Lol. I'm ready to watch. Ill have me another grow log goin after these get done. Got a white rhino I'm using some moderate lst on and a g13 skunk in the dwc like I was tellin ya. I'm gonna top her soon. Man I love dwc. My nutes r so ph stable its great. Care free maintenance lol. I also just popped my TNT kush and 3 bag seed off some fire mid. Probably end up puttn the baggers outdoors tho. Its a little late but I don't want em getting huge. I'm gon be busy this summer

 

[dam]

Looks stealthy great DIY saves money as well