My DIY Dual Cabinet System

Isthisnametaken · Dec 29, 2008

Well I picked up my bins. Two larger bins that will hold ten gallons each and two trays that are much shorter and sit ontop of the reservoirs.

It was super simple to put together an EBB and Flo system. I drilled holes for the intake and drain and installed the fittings with gaskets. I used some black vinyl tubing to connect the pumps to the intakes. The overflow needs no tubing, it will drain straight into the reservoir.

I purchased a large air pump that will run airstones in both reservoirs.

I plan to leave the bins white so I can easilly see the fluid levels inside. I know this might promote algae growth, so if it gets out of control I will have to paint them or something.

I also have a large waterchiller that will be installed this spring to keep res. temps down.

BloodShot420 · Dec 29, 2008

daaaaaaaamn...... chiller and all!

lookin' good bro - that chiller should help your ass out a lot... it looks pretty huge for only having to chill 10 gal or so... if you can keep the temps at about 68 you shouldn't have to worry about algae or root rot... i had to change hydro systems because i didnt have a chiller... (i'm also a hydro system junkie)

oh yeah - the overflow, you MIGHT wanna consider running the tubing for that after you hear the way your system sounds... if the overflow is used every time you flood (it usually is if you are just using a timer to flood) it may be pretty loud from the outside of the cab hearing the water fall that far back into the res...

whenever i set something like that up i use a piece of that black tubing and run it from the overflow through a curved tube so it lets the water out parallel to the bottom of the res, so when the water falls in the tube, it falls on the curve and doesn't make any splashing sounds ;-)

but i'm sure it wouldn't take you long to figure that out after you fire it up...

Isthisnametaken · Dec 29, 2008

I hear ya Bloodshot. I run saltwater tanks and the water splashing back down into the sumps can be fairly annoying.

Luckily this is in the garage where sound is not an issue (heat and cold are another story though).

That tubing is a good idea though. Might cut down on evaporation a little too.

Thanks. +rep

2smoke4bud7 · Dec 29, 2008

yeah great idea for running a tube to the rez because it would minimize water splashing outside the rez and prevent and kinda mold or leak sorta deal

"SICC" · Dec 30, 2008

I will be posted, looks intresting

SlowToker · Dec 30, 2008

Thanks, will do!

Isthisnametaken said:
Goodluck with your cab. Post a link in here when you get it started, I'd like to follow along.

SlowToker · Dec 30, 2008

WOW & a chiller to boot! I can't wait to see the final product.

Peace

Isthisnametaken · Dec 30, 2008

Picked up a CO2 system from a friend who is no longer growing.

I made U-shaped sections of 1/4 tubing and sealed the ends using a lighter and a clamp. Then I installed one section in the Veg cabinet with a valve to limit CO2 as I may want more CO2 to pump into the Bloom cabinet. And ofcourse I installed one section in the Bloom cabinet. I punched very small holes into the tubing using an awl. Super easy install.

Now I just need to fill up the CO2 tank and hook it up to the timer and I'm all set.

SlowToker · Dec 30, 2008

Plus CO2, you're un-stoppable man!
Can't wait to see the grow.

josh4321 · Dec 30, 2008

vary nice man
let me know when you start your journal and agin vary nice

"SICC" · Dec 30, 2008

gonna get some killer results! keep us posted :leaf:

Isthisnametaken · Dec 31, 2008

SlowToker said:
Plus CO2, you're un-stoppable man!
Can't wait to see the grow.

josh4321 said:
vary nice man
let me know when you start your journal and agin vary nice

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"SICC" · Dec 31, 2008

thats a cool pic, i love those close up shots, looks a lil frosty :weed:

josh4321 · Dec 31, 2008

what are you going to use for nutes

Isthisnametaken · Jan 1, 2009

Not 100% sure but I think I'm going to use these. Would appreciate some feedback if you have used these products. Thanks :lol:

I'm currently using something called Super Veg. 2 Part, that a friend gave me (at 1/4 strength). Also using Thrivealive.

josh4321 · Jan 1, 2009

i use pure blend pro soil but they have stuff for hydro to is all organic and the shit rocks its like $75 canadian a gallon

josh4321 · Jan 1, 2009

iv been useing pure blend pro for 5 years now i love it '

josh4321 · Jan 1, 2009

iv got some new up dates on my thread

Isthisnametaken · Jan 1, 2009

This stuff looks pretty good. Especially like the idea of using it by itself, with no need for other stuff.

"Pure Blend Pro works alone with no need for additional supplements"

josh4321 · Jan 1, 2009

the best i ever grew was with that stuff

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