Guys, I'm coming out... of the cabinet

[nfhiggs]

What's up RIU.
Haven't been on in a while, I've been working on a little project.
The cabinet is great, but I need more space. So I've added a 4x4 tent to the lineup!
I put together this setup on as tight of a budget as I could manage while still using decent quality products, and I'm pretty happy with the results. Check it out and let me know what you think!

First step was to turn this pile of parts into a half-ass grow light. 9 CLU048-1216s powered by 3 MW 240s. Big shoutout to @CobKits for the excellent service and quick shipping!

I just thought this was a cool pic.

Frame coming together. I didn't cut any of the bars because I'm in an apartment complex and most people don't seem to enjoy the soothing sounds of an angle grinder for some reason...

Fans mounted and wired. I went with the Alpine 11 Plus CPU coolers because at $11 a pop, and free two-day shipping, they were about $100 less than the best deal on pin sinks I could find. Dolla dolla bill yall.

COBs, holders, and reflectors mounted. Starting to look like something.

Control panel I put together from scrap wood to manage everything. Second timer is for the flood and drain pump. There will be a temp controller for the exhaust in that blank space, and I've got plenty of outlets and USB ports. I can control the whole setup from outside the tent. Factoring in around 6% driver loss, 700w should be more than enough. Amp draw on point.

It works! COBs spaced about 14" on center, run at about 80w ea. maxed out.

Almost complete. Just a few more things to tidy up and I'll be ready to roll. Bought the flood tray off a guy locally and it came with a table, which was nice, but the legs were garbage, so I redid them with 4x4s and 3/8" bolts for strength and portability.

First run in the tent starts asap. Thoughts and opinions are welcome!

Mmmm... Me likey those heatsinks! Cost? Source?

 

[Colanoscopy]

@Colanoscopy I'm calling you in for pointers m8. I'm sure I'll have questions along the way.

I'm always here brother. Except when I'm not. But even then I'll get there in time. Can't wait to be gone from this house so I can get an actual run going. Rather than a mother cupboard.

Exceptional work as always bro I'm impressed. You running the Malibu pie in there?

 

[CobKits]

you put the xXXx in xX_BHMC_Xx

 

[xX_BHMC_Xx]

Mmmm... Me likey those heatsinks! Cost? Source?

I love them too so far. Cold to the touch after a few hours at 600w. Got em on Amazon, so price fluctuates, but I scored them for a little over $11 each. I'm totally willing to put in the extra work to save 100 bones, and the driver only cost $5.

I'm always here brother. Except when I'm not. But even then I'll get there in time. Can't wait to be gone from this house so I can get an actual run going. Rather than a mother cupboard.

Exceptional work as always bro I'm impressed. You running the Malibu pie in there?

My UK brotha. You're gonna be stacked with genetics when you get the new spot ready though man. Then we gotta get you back on the LEDs.
Might run some of the Pie in there, I also have some Green Ribbon beans, some North Genetics I won on the way, and cuts of GDP and Harlequin available from homies up north... #firstworldproblems

you put the xXXx in xX_BHMC_Xx

I do it for the ladies

 

[Colanoscopy]

I love them too so far. Cold to the touch after a few hours at 600w. Got em on Amazon, so price fluctuates, but I scored them for a little over $11 each. I'm totally willing to put in the extra work to save 100 bones, and the driver only cost $5.

My UK brotha. You're gonna be stacked with genetics when you get the new spot ready though man. Then we gotta get you back on the LEDs.
Might run some of the Pie in there, I also have some Green Ribbon beans, some North Genetics I won on the way, and cuts of GDP and Harlequin available from homies up north... #firstworldproblems

I do it for the ladies

I will definitely be stacked for the move. Gave @Cannagetasmoke some greenpoint seeds purple badlands to get started too. Once he has a mother established I'm gonna get a cut of that too. Looks like absolute fire. Just need to get myself a goji OG mum found the new place has a decent size garden and Mrs Cola said I can keep a budgie aviary. So I'm thinking false wall and cob. The upside to keeping birds will be any eyes in the sky telling plod on the ground to have a look means there will be a genuine reason to have a heat source plus can teach tiny Cola about budgies. either way big plans are on the horizon once we're gone from here.

Get some of that gdp in there brother

 

[StonerCol]

@xX_BHMC_Xx lovin your work dude, very impressive stuff. I'm a tad jealous...in a good way
Thanks for sharing.

 

[xX_BHMC_Xx]

I will definitely be stacked for the move. Gave @Cannagetasmoke some greenpoint seeds purple badlands to get started too. Once he has a mother established I'm gonna get a cut of that too. Looks like absolute fire. Just need to get myself a goji OG mum found the new place has a decent size garden and Mrs Cola said I can keep a budgie aviary. So I'm thinking false wall and cob. The upside to keeping birds will be any eyes in the sky telling plod on the ground to have a look means there will be a genuine reason to have a heat source plus can teach tiny Cola about budgies. either way big plans are on the horizon once we're gone from here.

Get some of that gdp in there brother

Yeah man, that sounds badass. Little man will love it for sure. I'm stoked for you guys!
The GDP cuts are legit, from the man himself, grown by close homies of mine. So yeah, I'm a little excited to get that in the garden lol

 

[xX_BHMC_Xx]

@xX_BHMC_Xx lovin your work dude, very impressive stuff. I'm a tad jealous...in a good way
Thanks for sharing.

Thanks bro! Always a pleasure when you stop by!

 

[Colanoscopy]

Yeah man, that sounds badass. Little man will love it for sure. I'm stoked for you guys!
The GDP cuts are legit, from the man himself, grown by close homies of mine. So yeah, I'm a little excited to get that in the garden lol

Dya reckon you could get one shipped over here bro haha. That would be a nice addition to my garden.

 

[Nugachino]

Dya reckon you could get one shipped over here bro haha. That would be a nice addition to my garden.

Lmao. I was thinking the same thing. I want a GDP.

 

[xX_BHMC_Xx]

Dya reckon you could get one shipped over here bro haha. That would be a nice addition to my garden.

Lmao. I was thinking the same thing. I want a GDP.

I'll have to talk to the alien spaceship drivers...

 

[StonerCol]

I'll have to talk to the alien spaceship drivers...

Little green aliens and little green plants

 

[Nugachino]

I'm just kidding. I mean I would like to get gdp one day. But, when I'm ready to grow it.

 

[xX_BHMC_Xx]

Video update on this build for anyone interested:

 

[Nutria]

Video update on this build for anyone interested:

I am at work and i cant see the whole video but I suppose fans run always at full power, am I wrong? Are they loud?

 

[PSUAGRO.]

Video update on this build for anyone interested:

nice tutorial, good job.........................now put some plants under it

 

[ANC]

You don't need those reflectors though. Otherwise, epic small tent.

 

[xX_BHMC_Xx]

I am at work and i cant see the whole video but I suppose fans run always at full power, am I wrong? Are they loud?

They do, but they're pretty much silent. I really can't hear them over the exhaust and circulation fans. Much quieter than I was expecting

 

[ANC]

The colder the COB, the higher the output.

 

[xX_BHMC_Xx]

You don't need those reflectors though. Otherwise, epic small tent.

Yeah, I'm not sure how I feel about them. I've ditched the F&D system for top feed though, so I've got a lot more vertical space now.