DWC Scrog DIY

firsttimeARE

firsttimeARE

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I've been getting asked more than once how to scrog in DWC. So here is a thread so I don't have to keep digging through old threads and finding it for people.

Maybe this can become a sticky? Its a really good, solid screen. Best one i've seen for DWC.

Parts list:

(4) 16" pieces for the outriggers
( 8 ) 2-3/16" pieces for the small square
( 8 ) 10-1/2" pieces for the grid. I did mine slightly under 24" total square so they can fit in my 4x4 tent. (
(2) 1/4"x2" nylon screws (.14 per shipped = $0.28 )
(4) 1/4" neoprene washers. Think they are 1/2" OD ($0.86)
(2) 1/4" nylon nuts (.12 per shipped separate from screws, more savings if order them together = $0.24)
(12) 90 deg elbows ($2.04 )
(12) tees ($2.04)

13'-10" total pipe ($4.92)

$10.38 per screen

OPTIONAL
(4) 15" pieces for the cola tie-off verticals
(2) 23" pieces for the cola tie-off horizontals

22'-8" pipe ($8.12) (or $3.20 extra)

$13.58 per screen setup.


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714steadyeddie

714steadyeddie

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firsttimeARE said:
I've been getting asked more than once how to scrog in DWC. So here is a thread so I don't have to keep digging through old threads and finding it for people.

Maybe this can become a sticky? Its a really good, solid screen. Best one i've seen for DWC.

Parts list:

(4) 16" pieces for the outriggers
( 8 ) 2-3/16" pieces for the small square
( 8 ) 10-1/2" pieces for the grid. I did mine slightly under 24" total square so they can fit in my 4x4 tent. (
(2) 1/4"x2" nylon screws (.14 per shipped = $0.28 )
(4) 1/4" neoprene washers. Think they are 1/2" OD ($0.86)
(2) 1/4" nylon nuts (.12 per shipped separate from screws, more savings if order them together = $0.24)
(12) 90 deg elbows ($2.04 )
(12) tees ($2.04)

13'-10" total pipe ($4.92)

$10.38 per screen

OPTIONAL
(4) 15" pieces for the cola tie-off verticals
(2) 23" pieces for the cola tie-off horizontals

22'-8" pipe ($8.12) (or $3.20 extra)

$13.58 per screen setup.


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Dude awesome job!
 
Pyke

Pyke

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Looks sweet. I have been trying to figure out how I was going to do this for my next grow.
Thanks, saved me from over thinking it.
 
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ohio420fam

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Thanks for the link, I was planning on doing something like that but longer over top of 2 buckets at a time so I could keep my canopy even on multiple plants.
 
firsttimeARE

firsttimeARE

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ohio420fam said:
Thanks for the link, I was planning on doing something like that but longer over top of 2 buckets at a time so I could keep my canopy even on multiple plants.
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Not necessary and would be a pain spanning over multiple buckets. Best bet would be to make individual screens and put them together.
 
firsttimeARE

firsttimeARE

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I put my holes in my totes in a way that all screens are butted up against each other to form a 4x4. The outsides of the pipe are 2x2 perfectly outside edge to outside edge.
 
firsttimeARE

firsttimeARE

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Dont even zip tie. This way you can lift each lid up and check on roots if needed.

Also to add nutes. Unless you wanna cut access panels near the hole but i figure less holes in the lid the less spots for ligt leaks.
 
OldMedUser

OldMedUser

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I do my DWC ScroG with this setup. The screen "floats" so as the plant grows in height it doesn't push the screen from below. And if you weave in and out and want to re-position a branch you can't so I use short pieces of twist tie wrapped loosely to hold the growing tip to the screen as it tries to stand up and grow vertically. If branch tips get to an edge you let them grow out a couple inches then turn them back to the screen and tie them down again. As side branches grow out you tie them down too. When crossing a gap I tie in some twist tie off a roll to guide the tip across the gap. I've done quite a few like this and can easily double the yield compared to a free-standing plant.

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keiserrott

keiserrott

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Old thread, but relevant to those seeking to scrog a dwc. I mimicked this build and couldn't be more pleased. Easy peasy, pretty sturdy, light weight, collapsible.
Note, the dimensions given will have a finished product of 23 1/2" x 25". Lengths can easily be made different per application.
 

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firsttimeARE

firsttimeARE

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keiserrott said:
Old thread, but relevant to those seeking to scrog a dwc. I mimicked this build and couldn't be more pleased. Easy peasy, pretty sturdy, light weight, collapsible.
Note, the dimensions given will have a finished product of 23 1/2" x 25". Lengths can easily be made different per application.
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Looks good! I'm glad this thread could help so many people
 
Mcdoolit

Mcdoolit

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keiserrott said:
Old thread, but relevant to those seeking to scrog a dwc. I mimicked this build and couldn't be more pleased. Easy peasy, pretty sturdy, light weight, collapsible.
Note, the dimensions given will have a finished product of 23 1/2" x 25". Lengths can easily be made different per application.
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I am building this scrog as we speak. What were the dimensions of the top part of the frame for yours?
 
Mcdoolit

Mcdoolit

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keiserrott said:
I have them in a few different sizes. Build to your needs.
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That's the issue, this is only my second grow, so I'm not positive on the amount of wiggle room I need on the side of each bucket. Obviously I can just build it and if it turns out too long or wide, just rebuild it next time....I was trying to prevent from having to do that though
 
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