New Cabinet build

Mary's Confidant · Jul 4, 2018

Picked up a 2nd hand cabinet near by and I'm working on renovating it for a grow. One thing I want to do is hook up some internal junction boxes up high so my wires aren't laying on the ground. I was looking to run romex through some conduit to a couple boxes (one on each side) but then I saw these:

https://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-Connector-Electrical-Junction-Terminal/dp/B01FS6SIJU/ref=pd_sim_60_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01FS6SIJU&pd_rd_r=1feabed7-7fbb-11e8-8042-83a887e2fe6a&pd_rd_w=n1GK5&pd_rd_wg=e8YqI&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=7967298517161621930&pf_rd_r=8K1QCWT24TGJRHFFAHK5&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=8K1QCWT24TGJRHFFAHK5

Now I'm wondering if I couldn't just run 12/2 with durable black rubber encassement into that box and split it out from there. I'll be connecting this box to a 20 amp breaker so I assumed 12/2 is the best way to go (I mapped out the lines and I won't be putting anything else on this). I'll be running a 4" fan with carbon filter, a couple ancillary fans for air movement. I'll also have a 240ish watt LED light.

Environmental controls (A/C, Humidity) will be added from a distinct line as needed. Hoping some people who have been down this road can chime in?

SwiSHa85 · Jul 4, 2018

Your LEDs and fans hardly pull any amperage. Sounds like a lot of work for a small setup. Why not just run a surge protector mounted at the top of cab and keep them twist tied neatly.

Oh yea forgot to mention, Hook screws are your best friend when growing in wooden cabs.

Mary's Confidant · Jul 4, 2018

SwiSHa85 said:
Your LEDs and fans hardly pull any amperage. Sounds like a lot of work for a small setup. Why not just run a surge protector mounted at the top of cab and keep them twist tied neatly.

Oh yea forgot to mention, Hook screws are your best friend when growing in wooden cabs.

That makes a lot of sense, ha ha. Any suggestions on how to run the wires into the box while keeping it airtight?

SwiSHa85 · Jul 4, 2018

Mary's Confidant said:
That makes a lot of sense, ha ha. Any suggestions on how to run the wires into the box while keeping it airtight?

Unless you are running a sealed garden, you want as much air flowing through it as possible. Maybe you mean sealed from light?

Mary's Confidant · Jul 4, 2018

SwiSHa85 said:
Unless you are running a sealed garden, you want as much air flowing through it as possible. Maybe you mean sealed from light?

Yeah, that's what I meat. I'll be creating some passive airholes in the bottom with some screens, etc. Just wanted to know the best way to keep light out/

SwiSHa85 · Jul 4, 2018

Use something similar to these. Cut a passive hole or square at bottom and use something like 3M velcro to attach a layer or two of the black filter. Keeps light out pretty well and hair and dust as well. Using the velcro makes them easier to detach and rinse out.

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Ginger Viking · Jul 4, 2018

Will you post some pics of your cab? We may be able to give some suggestions based off of how it is laid out. I've picked up two cabs in the past 6 months or so that I am eventually going to build out. I've started 1 but haven't touched the other. Also list what equipment you have on hand and what you still need to purchase. We may have some suggestions like this for a space saving fan filter setup. https://m.ebay.com/itm/6-X-14-CARBON-AIR-FILTER-NOW-WITH-148-CFM-FAN-REMOVES-ODORS-REFILLABLE-/400282905987 I have their 8 inch version of this and it works great. It is a little noisy but I'm going to make a muffler for it to solve that problem. AC Infinity is also worth looking into for fans since they are speed regulated using pwm which prevents the motor hum associated with many fan speed controllers.

Frank Nitty · Jul 5, 2018

SwiSHa85 said:
Your LEDs and fans hardly pull any amperage. Sounds like a lot of work for a small setup. Why not just run a surge protector mounted at the top of cab and keep them twist tied neatly.

Oh yea forgot to mention, Hook screws are your best friend when growing in wooden cabs.

Word? Thank you for that useful bit of information!!!

Frank Nitty · Jul 5, 2018

Mary's Confidant said:
Picked up a 2nd hand cabinet near by and I'm working on renovating it for a grow. One thing I want to do is hook up some internal junction boxes up high so my wires aren't laying on the ground. I was looking to run romex through some conduit to a couple boxes (one on each side) but then I saw these:

https://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-Connector-Electrical-Junction-Terminal/dp/B01FS6SIJU/ref=pd_sim_60_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01FS6SIJU&pd_rd_r=1feabed7-7fbb-11e8-8042-83a887e2fe6a&pd_rd_w=n1GK5&pd_rd_wg=e8YqI&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=7967298517161621930&pf_rd_r=8K1QCWT24TGJRHFFAHK5&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=8K1QCWT24TGJRHFFAHK5

Now I'm wondering if I couldn't just run 12/2 with durable black rubber encassement into that box and split it out from there. I'll be connecting this box to a 20 amp breaker so I assumed 12/2 is the best way to go (I mapped out the lines and I won't be putting anything else on this). I'll be running a 4" fan with carbon filter, a couple ancillary fans for air movement. I'll also have a 240ish watt LED light.

Environmental controls (A/C, Humidity) will be added from a distinct line as needed. Hoping some people who have been down this road can chime in?

What does the cabinet look like?

Mary's Confidant · Jul 5, 2018

I'll post a photo in a bit, tore the back off to be replaced with a sheet of MDF. Dimensions are 34x20x45 ~ those are approximate since I'm not near the cabinet right now. It was originally a TV cabinet with the tuck back doors. I'm removing those roller devices and replacing the hinges so the doors can create a light-tight seal.

Frank Nitty · Jul 5, 2018

Mary's Confidant said:
I'll post a photo in a bit, tore the back off to be replaced with a sheet of MDF. Dimensions are 34x20x45 ~ those are approximate since I'm not near the cabinet right now. It was originally a TV cabinet with the tuck back doors. I'm removing those roller devices and replacing the hinges so the doors can create a light-tight seal.

Im thinking about changing the doors on my cabinet also. Its about the same size as the one that you have... Gonna put some qb 288s in it...

Ginger Viking · Jul 5, 2018

Frank Nitty said:
Im thinking about changing the doors on my cabinet also. Its about the same size as the one that you have... Gonna put some qb 288s in it...

Good luck trying to make the door itself light proof. Panda/Orca film and the tape on velcro doors(behind the original doors) may make things much easier, but much more annoying every time you get into the cab. Also quarter round trim and weather stripping goes a long way.

Frank Nitty · Jul 5, 2018

Ginger Viking said:
Good luck trying to make the door itself light proof. Panda/Orca film and the tape on velcro doors(behind the original doors) may make things much easier, but much more annoying every time you get into the cab. Also quarter round trim and weather stripping goes a long way.

That is why I was thinking of putting on new doors, but i do believe that you are right...

Mary's Confidant · Jul 11, 2018

Ginger Viking said:
Will you post some pics of your cab? We may be able to give some suggestions based off of how it is laid out. I've picked up two cabs in the past 6 months or so that I am eventually going to build out. I've started 1 but haven't touched the other. Also list what equipment you have on hand and what you still need to purchase. We may have some suggestions like this for a space saving fan filter setup. https://m.ebay.com/itm/6-X-14-CARBON-AIR-FILTER-NOW-WITH-148-CFM-FAN-REMOVES-ODORS-REFILLABLE-/400282905987 I have their 8 inch version of this and it works great. It is a little noisy but I'm going to make a muffler for it to solve that problem. AC Infinity is also worth looking into for fans since they are speed regulated using pwm which prevents the motor hum associated with many fan speed controllers.

How does the fan generate enough power to push/pull the air through the filter? I've heard those fans don't last long in that configuration? Can anyone vouch for that set-up?

zypheruk · Jul 11, 2018

just hang a blackout curtain on the front of the cab to stop any light leaks, the extract will suck the material tight to the doors. if you put similar on the inside it will only get sucked in even a little bit and I will touch your plants. I run my diy cab as described and no problems with it ever. Walls painted with flat white anti mould bathroom paint, I tried orca and fucked it in the bin, waste a money and moisture also builds up between it and the walls..

Tejashidrow · Jul 11, 2018

Mary's Confidant said:
How does the fan generate enough power to push/pull the air through the filter? I've heard those fans don't last long in that configuration? Can anyone vouch for that set-up?

I’ve used those fans with great success.
I made my own charcoal filter useing metal mesh pencil holders from Walmart.
Worked great!!!

Mary's Confidant · Jul 11, 2018

Alright, I'm trusting your word. I'll let you know what I think.

Tejashidrow · Jul 11, 2018

Mary's Confidant said:
Alright, I'm trusting your word. I'll let you know what I think.

@Mary's Confidant

Google pencil holder carbon filter
May hep

Mary's Confidant · Jul 11, 2018

Thanks Tejashidrow, I purchased the fan/filter combo. If it works as well as you've said, then I'll be buying more for future cabinets

My Name is Mike · Jul 22, 2018

This may help. It's my cab.

Mounted surge protector at the top, along with filter/fan. COB led below that and my passive intakes at the bottom.

Let me know what Qs you have.

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