Shipping Container 40x8x8

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GrowUrOwnDank

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Watch this water chiller video for even more ideas. It's set up to cool everything. I'm not sure if they're still in business. I'm going to watch it again just because I am so impressed with it.
 
justugh

justugh

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GrowUrOwnDank said:
Consider a reefer trailer. Pun intended. I mean a trailer already fitted with a refridgerator for transporting foods. Like if it were a trailer, not a Shipping Container, think about a 43 footer. They are already insulated to some degree and have the reefer unit but. Not sure how much it would cost in diesel fuel. Though you could always replace it with some other refridgerator unit if it's too much. I am thinking a chiller set up. But, unfamiliar with that method. Anyway dude. Love the idea! Just don't run out of Deisel fuel. They have shipping containers set up with reefers as well tho.
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the standard one just shipping
1600-2200
insulted your looking at 4000-5500(look at build own walk in freezer )
as for one with working frig units u are getting to 12000-15000 (very rare for working one to be sold cheaply )

the conversions over in a open grow is going to run about 40-60K
the conversions over to hidden depending on how u want to do it 80k to 100k

i been working in these for the fact a parking lot is cheaper to rent then a building and with the right config

i am almost 100% sure now i can start a grow on a comerical lot and skip the cost of the a building using these with a combo of 2 of them changed into a gaint battery bank for solar and wind turbines to off set the power needs

leaving me only the over head of water soil feed meaning i can lower my prices to clean out the stock and keep a good profit margin
GrowUrOwnDank said:
Watch this water chiller video for even more ideas. It's set up to cool everything. I'm not sure if they're still in business. I'm going to watch it again just because I am so impressed with it.
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it called a ice box but it works on a exchange system as u need the fan to pass the cool air into the system

sealed is better for the increased weight vs cost of propain .......the equipment cost is always recovered with in 2or 3 grows from the profit margins
 
abe supercro

abe supercro

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You can't just have a grow in a commercial or industrial lot. you think they'll give you a separate electric meter? what about security? you need a place to park that puppy on some land away from many neighbors.
 
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GrowUrOwnDank

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justugh said:
the standard one just shipping
1600-2200
insulted your looking at 4000-5500(look at build own walk in freezer )
as for one with working frig units u are getting to 12000-15000 (very rare for working one to be sold cheaply )

the conversions over in a open grow is going to run about 40-60K
the conversions over to hidden depending on how u want to do it 80k to 100k

i been working in these for the fact a parking lot is cheaper to rent then a building and with the right config

i am almost 100% sure now i can start a grow on a comerical lot and skip the cost of the a building using these with a combo of 2 of them changed into a gaint battery bank for solar and wind turbines to off set the power needs

leaving me only the over head of water soil feed meaning i can lower my prices to clean out the stock and keep a good profit margin


it called a ice box but it works on a exchange system as u need the fan to pass the cool air into the system

sealed is better for the increased weight vs cost of propain .......the equipment cost is always recovered with in 2or 3 grows from the profit margins
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Seriously Ugh. I'm just throwing idears out there. The OP's idea has been done before and journaled here on the RIU. Personally, I have no plans at all to go that big. But, I like how clean the set up and effiecency is in the video. It's not THE solution but a very smart option. Also, old reefer units can't be had for a bargain. Working or not working I don't think the increase in price for an already insulated unit will be much more than the materials and labor to insulate one. It's all just an idea.
 
justugh

justugh

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abe supercro said:
You can't just have a grow in a commercial or industrial lot. you think they'll give you a separate electric meter? what about security? you need a place to park that puppy on some land away from many neighbors.
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all sites have electrical hook ups .....they might be under ground but every lot zoned has to have it to tie into

and yes i think it is more then possible to do it .........
https://www.google.com/search?q=shipping+container+condos&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

that is to live in ......the laws about growing are set
the area must be locked up and under your control out of public view
must be in correctly zoned areas
must not interfere with local life
and as the structures are not permit they can be relocated it gets by on so many other laws it not even funny

abe supercro said:
Last time I checked, I could get a 8' X 20' for 2400$ delivered.
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1600 up in oregon near portland
 
justugh

justugh

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GrowUrOwnDank said:
Seriously Ugh. I'm just throwing idears out there. The OP's idea has been done before and journaled here on the RIU. Personally, I have no plans at all to go that big. But, I like how clean the set up and effiecency is in the video. It's not THE solution but a very smart option. Also, old reefer units can't be had for a bargain. Working or not working I don't think the increase in price for an already insulated unit will be much more than the materials and labor to insulate one. It's all just an idea.
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i have thought all about this

i want to go legal .......i want to retire at 50 to a south seas island drink shine all day fish swim and smoke killer weed
reffer units as u call them are not cheap at all aslong as they are up to dot code they will refit it and use it as it cost a shitload to insulate the thing for transport .........it like a truck fitted with a genny already (unicorn of professionals they do come but so rare they are off market in hours)

and u have no right to close this only the guy in central america can as he started it .....bad growurowndank manners
 
abe supercro

abe supercro

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justugh said:
all sites have electrical hook ups .....they might be under ground but every lot zoned has to have it to tie into

and yes i think it is more then possible to do it .........
https://www.google.com/search?q=shipping+container+condos&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

that is to live in ......the laws about growing are set
the area must be locked up and under your control out of public view
must be in correctly zoned areas
must not interfere with local life
and as the structures are not permit they can be relocated it gets by on so many other laws it not even funny


1600 up in oregon near portland
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I respect that you may be trying to get established in another state on a shoe-string budget, but sharing proximity of your grow to other tenants or a commercial lot, just sounds like a recipe for disaster imo. Perhaps there is another way, where you'll have more elbow room. Or develop your moving plan in stages and work up to the shipping container on an acre of land your second year.

I'm not trying to discourage you by any means my friend, just recognizing common pitfalls, mainly, other people.
 
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GrowUrOwnDank

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abe supercro said:
I respect that you may be trying to get established in another state on a shoe-string budget, but sharing proximity of your grow to other tenants or a commercial lot, just sounds like a recipe for disaster imo. Perhaps there is another way, where you'll have more elbow room. Or develop your moving plan in stages and work up to the shipping container on an acre of land your second year.

I'm not trying to discourage you by any means my friend, just recognizing common pitfalls, mainly, other people.
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I'm thinking dog a hole and bury it. Build a shed on top for an entrance. It's been done before no shit. And it is somewhere here on the RIU with pics if you can find it.
 
Diabolical666

Diabolical666

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I have about the same size ship cont. 45x8x8. As long as you are exhausting the lights and running a/c you will stay dry and cool. Now...your biggest concerns are going to be when the sun hits this container and it starts to bake. Heavy insulation needed in flower area. My container is white but the top is galvanized, it will burn your hands to touch it after an hr in the sun. Lots of insulation, I cant express this enough. You dont want to leave this unattended till you have it dialed in.
 
justugh

justugh

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abe supercro said:
I respect that you may be trying to get established in another state on a shoe-string budget, but sharing proximity of your grow to other tenants or a commercial lot, just sounds like a recipe for disaster imo. Perhaps there is another way, where you'll have more elbow room. Or develop your moving plan in stages and work up to the shipping container on an acre of land your second year.

I'm not trying to discourage you by any means my friend, just recognizing common pitfalls, mainly, other people.
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to rec grow in oregon u have to be on a comerical lot ........the other way is called a Co-op were u are making medical that can be don on private land away where in legal counties

to get the rec paperwork is 14k ........then i must also buy a water rights it (as i was told)
 
justugh

justugh

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the cost of converting a old building into what i need vs the cost of moving in mobil grow sites

if i am forced to move becuase of new laws or something i still my investment intact instead of losing it all in the building i am forced to leave
 
justugh

justugh

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Diabolical666 said:
I have about the same size ship cont. 45x8x8. As long as you are exhausting the lights and running a/c you will stay dry and cool. Now...your biggest concerns are going to be when the sun hits this container and it starts to bake. Heavy insulation needed in flower area. My container is white but the top is galvanized, it will burn your hands to touch it after an hr in the sun. Lots of insulation, I cant express this enough. You dont want to leave this unattended till you have it dialed in.
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u need to make shade for it

4 poles sunk into the ground .......then get a tarp and rope ......stretch it out and lace the rope tho sides accordion style ....then tie the ropes off to the poles and u can use a rope to pull it out and cover the top making shade or close it (just dig holes for the poles and pour in concrete to stabilize it ) and u should be good the wind will not take it and u have shade ......other choice is to buy a shade cover with holes in it to allow wind tho cost more just cheaper to replace tarp every few years

other trick is to use hay stack it like 3 or 4 feet on top of it then cover with white tarp pulling it down tight so have about 2 feet of a air bubble .......mr ken taught me that one
 
ttystikk

ttystikk

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GrowUrOwnDank said:
Consider a reefer trailer. Pun intended. I mean a trailer already fitted with a refridgerator for transporting foods. Like if it were a trailer, not a Shipping Container, think about a 43 footer. They are already insulated to some degree and have the reefer unit but. Not sure how much it would cost in diesel fuel. Though you could always replace it with some other refridgerator unit if it's too much. I am thinking a chiller set up. But, unfamiliar with that method. Anyway dude. Love the idea! Just don't run out of Deisel fuel. They have shipping containers set up with reefers as well tho.
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The reefer unit generally uses propane, not diesel. They don't have the capacity to chill an active growroom.
 
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GrowUrOwnDank

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justugh said:
u need to make shade for it

4 poles sunk into the ground .......then get a tarp and rope ......stretch it out and lace the rope tho sides accordion style ....then tie the ropes off to the poles and u can use a rope to pull it out and cover the top making shade or close it (just dig holes for the poles and pour in concrete to stabilize it ) and u should be good the wind will not take it and u have shade ......other choice is to buy a shade cover with holes in it to allow wind tho cost more just cheaper to replace tarp every few years

other trick is to use hay stack it like 3 or 4 feet on top of it then cover with white tarp pulling it down tight so have about 2 feet of a air bubble .......mr ken taught me that one
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Shipping containers usually have holes top and bottom at each corner. Use that to attach the poles to hold the tarp above the container. Like the camo cover idea.
 
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