Northern Lights X BB auto & Speed Devil auto

[Cloudz2600]

Was looking at amazon for like 5 minutes and found this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004YUKWSW

Not sure about the prices yet, I haven't really looked at other brands or anything. This can plug directly into the outlet though and I have at least 2 slots left on my surge protector I think.

Considering all I need is the reflective material, the bin(s) and the fan I think I'm willing to put in $50 max. Hopefully I can get well under that. I know I can just use my current fan and just cut a hole and place the fan right next to it.

 

[Cloudz2600]

Also I've gotten the closet down to 82F. That's within the tolerable temp. Also put the co2 inside the bin. Not sure it even matters since the door is wide open.

 

[Lady.J]

Nice, they should be doing better now then. Did you end up having to water them? That fan you picked out is a good choice, that way you don't have to bother with all that lol . It sounds like you can get this thing rolling real soon! I'm excited to see what all you do

 

[Cloudz2600]

I flushed them both today. It was the 2nd or 3rd day w/o watering. I'll check the journal later. I have the Jack's Classic for later and seedlings don't need that many nutes anyway. I'm going to assume I'll have the same problem with the BM that I had with the NL so I'll try and catch it early. With 97F I'm thinking a lot of the problems were attributed to heat stress though. Going to go to wal-mart and w/e tech store is near me tomorrow. I'd rather not have to wait 3-5 business days and pay shipping if I don't have to. I think it's Comp USA

Yea all these fans on Tiger Direct are 3-4 pin fans. That requires some wiring.

 

[Cloudz2600]

Read somewhere that 40dBA and higher is what a normal PC fan sounds like right? Anything lower is "stealth." Not so much concerned for the stealth aspect, but the bin is going to be in my room when I move and having a jet engine in my room would not help me sleep.

 

[Lady.J]

I am ignorant when it comes to sound in fans, stealth isn't really an issue for me either so didn't bother looking too much into it. The fan I have though is decent...and it's pretty much the average fan. Don't even notice it after awhile, especially if you wipe the blades every now and then.

 

[Cloudz2600]

Just found this: http://www.amazon.com/Inch-Fan-Power-Plug-Cord/dp/B004YUUAJS/ref=pd_sim_hi_7 I think you could of used this lol.

2 of the fans I posted will cost me $39.98(total) with my only shipping option being expedited(1-3) days, $7 shipping. That with the bin, if I only need 1, should still keep me pretty close to the $50 mark. Guess I have an interesting day ahead of me. Also the lights just came out so I'll see if a hour or so how much the temps increase. I'm only running 2 42w and a 26w now.

 

[Lady.J]

Lol yup...but I actually liked the wiring experiment, just to prove to myself that I could do it lol! If you haven't already, google for some rubbermaid or sterilite grows, doing that gave me almost all the ideas I had for my box.

 

[Amaximus]

Just found this: http://www.amazon.com/Inch-Fan-Power-Plug-Cord/dp/B004YUUAJS/ref=pd_sim_hi_7 I think you could of used this lol.

2 of the fans I posted will cost me $39.98(total) with my only shipping option being expedited(1-3) days, $7 shipping. That with the bin, if I only need 1, should still keep me pretty close to the $50 mark. Guess I have an interesting day ahead of me. Also the lights just came out so I'll see if a hour or so how much the temps increase. I'm only running 2 42w and a 26w now.

Don't go crazy over paying for stuff you can get cheaper. Everything you want can be found @ newegg.com with free 2 day shipping.

I bough this adapter for $9/shipped: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16881618108
They also have hundreds, if not thousands of different fans you could wire to that adapter. Most fans listed on the website provide all the details you wants as well such as dBa and CFM for each fans. Find what you need, wire it to that adapter and call it a day all for less than $15/shipped!

Also, I found this link very useful: https://www.rollitup.org/indoor-growing/270098-how-connect-your-pc-fan.html

 

[Cloudz2600]

Will a pair(intake and outtake) of fans at 60-80CFM be enough air movement? And thanks for that link that really helps.

 

[Cloudz2600]

Day 14: Going to get some PC fans, some windshield reflectors, a 30-35 gallon bin and an adapter for the fans(unless I can find the ones that plug into the wall at Comp USA). Temp is at 84F with the door open and me only running 2 42w CFLs, one per plant. Leaves are curling, but I just flushed yesterday so it's kind of expected.

UPDATE: Checked a few websites of stores in my location and none of them have prices comparable to neweggs. So heres what I got:

2x http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811998124
1x http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16881618109

I went with the fan because it has 63 CFM, the dBA was still under 40 and because it under 6 bucks a pop.
Chose the adapter because the guide you posted said if I'm using 2 fans or more play it safe and get a least a 1 amp charger.

Thanks for the links Amaximus, I'm familar with shop runner lol. I've used their free 30 day trial like 4 times lol. Going to go to wal-mart to get the rubbermate or sterlite bins and possibly the reflectors if I'm lucky. If not I think the closet dollar store is across the street from Wal-mart lol.

 

[Lady.J]

Nice, that's a good choice of fan. Might go ahead and get one myself...beats paying 25 bucks anytime lol.

 

[Cloudz2600]

I think shop runner only looks at the account name and email address. Not sure if they look at the actual card number. Otherwise 2 day shipping is like 15 bucks.

 

[Lady.J]

Will a pair(intake and outtake) of fans at 60-80CFM be enough air movement? And thanks for that link that really helps.

My bad, missed this part. This will def be adequate for the bins though. My plants are thriving off only outtake (I'm not sure of the CFM) and a small fan circulating air inside. I got bored and made a video last night showing the inside of the box in case you wanted to see everything in action! I think I will be forum camping again today...have half an ounce and love reading while blazing! lol

 

[Cloudz2600]

have half an ounce and love reading while blazing! lol

Just a bit jealous, I'm gonna go out to wal-mart in an hour or so. When I come back I'm sure I have some questions ^_^

EDIT: Before I go, you just purchased 1 windshield reflector per bin?

 

[Amaximus]

Glad I could help. Sometimes being a computer guy comes in handy. =D

BTW not that it matters since you've made your purchase and it is only a $1 difference but if you look at the fan you bought is runs 0.35A and the original adapter I listed has 0.80 output which means you could run 2 fans from that one adapter.

Like I said, it doesn't matter just wanted to point that out for future reference. The adapter you ended up getting is 1.25A so you could run 3 fans off it.

 

[Lady.J]

I think I ended up using two reflectors! Had a little bit left over after that.

 

[Cloudz2600]

Yea I was looking for how many amps it used, couldn't find it. Figured it was better to be safe than sorry. Thanks Lady, I was wondering how large that reflector you used was lol.

 

[Amaximus]

Yea I was looking for how many amps it used, couldn't find it. Figured it was better to be safe than sorry. Thanks Lady, I was wondering how large that reflector you used was lol.

Yeah, it wasn't listed on the website. I just enlarged the photo of the fan and read it off the sticker in the center.
Glad everything is coming together for you!

 

[Cloudz2600]

Just a random question, but as far as age vs growth how are mine doing? I didn't record my first grow, was more of a "see if it's possible" thing.