I got the idea for the light fixture from a Google search. This box should work really well. My initial temp test was better than I had hoped. 74-75F right under the lights. The fans I have move a lot of air.
I'm really proud of this cab. My other 3 attempts at building a stealth cab were...
It's made from 3/4" oak plywood. It's solid and heavy. I love it. The outside dims are:
29.5"L x 21.5"W x 41.5"H
Just wanted to share what I built with people who can appreciate it. It's almost 100% done.
I've got some very minor light leak to fix and still have to get the filters for the...
I have been having some bad luck with these seeds. I can get them to germinate but they just won't take root. First seed I got to germ I put right into the main pot it was going to grow in. Never sprouted. Next two seeds I used the wet paper towel method. Once the root came out I put them in...
I started germinating a couple seeds on Saturday and today they finally started to crack open. These are some old bag seed I have been storing for long time. Anyway they should be planted within 1-2 days and then we can get the real show on the road. I can't wait to have my own homegrown again...
Hey stupidmagnoopid,
I'm starting a grow with air pots too. I've got 315W of cfls. I'm also using the same soil and nutes as you. And my stealth cab temps stay around 82-85F. Our grows sound very similar. Good luck on yours!
Oh, and I've got the box running right now to see what the temps are. After about 2-3hrs the temps are staying at 82F. That's way better than 95F in my old box.
I finished building the box! Except for some minor adjustments and light proofing it's done. I would've had pics of the construction but my roommate needed the camera.
The lights are to heavy for the way I have them hooked up. Right now I have some wire holding them up. It'll work for now but...
Okay so I got my first real update for my build. I built the two carbon filters for my exhaust fans. They're Wolfman Zen DIY carbon filters.
Personally I thought they were the best carbon filter design for PC fans.
I also did some work on the actual grow cab, but not enough for pics. Tomorrow...
Starting this Friday or Saturday I'll post lots of pictures of my stealth cab being built. This is the down side of ordering things online. You gotta wait for them to be delivered.
Stay tuned for updates. I plan on at least 1 update/week when I get the grow going. I'll be growing bagseed. I'll...
Here are some pictures of my PC grow case I made about 1.5yrs ago. I grew my first plant in this. It came out good.
Plus a bonus pic of my first plant.
I'll be using this case to veg my clones in once I get the bigger grow box built.
When planting your germinated seeds you gotta be real careful not to damage the main root. I've grown a couple times and I use the wet paper towel method to germ my seeds and it's worked every time for me.
Thanks. I know all you RIU uppers like to see actual pictures and I promise they're coming. I'll post pics of my PC grow box that I'll be using as a veg/clone box later tonight.
I was thinking about getting a fan speed controller for the fans in case the stronger fans are to loud. But I want to see how the box runs for 24hrs before I buy one if needed.
Thanks for the tip though.
Hey Guys
I was thinking about my lights and was wondering if 3 105W cfls will be enough for 2 plants. I've done a little math and I'll have roughly 3720 lumens per sqr foot.
Is that enough lumens for two plants or do I need more?
Okay now for a more detailed explanation for what I'm doing.
Materials:
-Sterilite Cabinet (25 3/4"L x 19"W x 35 3/4"H)
-3 105W 6500K cfl's (veg)
-3 105W 2700K cfl's (flower)
-2 133.6cfm pc fan (exhaust)
-2 63.7cfm pc fan (intake)
-2 power strips, 1 for lights, and 1 for fan adapter and light...