JethroTull
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If you're only running fans, then there won't really be a big draw through the power supply. Also, all power supplies come with an internal fan to regulate temperatures to prevent overheating. So either way, you're set.
Jethro's Stealth CFL Closet Build and Grow
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iminsideurmind
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well im getting aggrvated....i have bought 3 general purpose CFL's they are pretty bright I think they are 3500k...when i found out those were not the right ones i went back to wal mart and i found the ones in a blue pack and i found the ones that had a red label....thinking i needed the ones in the red pack for flowering i bought 2 packs of 2....after the first day of flowering i lok close and see thay they are 6500k.....so i get up this morning i went to home depot they have nothing really..i was thinking just buy a HPS that plugs in and be done with it.....they had none....then i went to lowes I found CFL's in a red pack 3000k i know that puts out more red....i could only find a 75 watt HPS outdoor light and I found the HPS bulbs and ballast but thats it I asked the guy if they had all the stuff to assemble the HPS with and they said NO!
So now I have spent an assload of cash on bulbs i really dont need....can I PLEASE get some advice....
I was thinking use the 2 42 watt 3oook i bought today and the other 3500k that i bought first.... at least there is more red than the 6500k right?
I dont wanna mess up my plants more than they are already i mean they look fairly good but all this light changing and stuff cant be good...PLEASE HELP
So now I have spent an assload of cash on bulbs i really dont need....can I PLEASE get some advice....
I was thinking use the 2 42 watt 3oook i bought today and the other 3500k that i bought first.... at least there is more red than the 6500k right?
I dont wanna mess up my plants more than they are already i mean they look fairly good but all this light changing and stuff cant be good...PLEASE HELP
eatspam
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if you run some PC fans off an old Pentium 2 or somthing old like that from the CPU fan molex output on the mother board and then install a program called speedfan, you can change the speed of each fan, therefor changing the temp as needed!
been doing it for a few months now, and I've never had any more then a 5*C drop or rise.
been doing it for a few months now, and I've never had any more then a 5*C drop or rise.
JackDaRipper
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^---I have a Pc Fan Controller that connects to the 4 pin plug
Man this is a really nice grow. Props to you, if my pots werent so big i would copy this lil grow area. Unfortuately mine are to big to fit in this space . Next time I ll use more size appropiate pots.
I am learnign so much reading over all this material.
I look forward to my next grow. I have a clone looking good as ever. A fresh start.
Isnt it cool you get to start over again? and again and again.
I am learnign so much reading over all this material.
I look forward to my next grow. I have a clone looking good as ever. A fresh start.
Isnt it cool you get to start over again? and again and again.
JethroTull
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I took some pictures when I stopped by today.
The box.
Closeups.
The box.
Closeups.
TheJollyBrother
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how tall is your box jethro im hoping to do something similar soon although in a wooden caibet thingy? and how tall are the plants they look really good but in a small space?
leep it up!
Jolly
leep it up!
Jolly
JackDaRipper
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How do you run your power supply unit without connecting the 20pin cord???
is it a 20-pin Power Supply Jump Start Connector?
is it a 20-pin Power Supply Jump Start Connector?
JethroTull
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The total to about 34" of height.
Well, I got around it by using an AT power supply. However, I did run an ATX earlier in the grow. To start an ATX without a motherboard, take a peek at this.
JackDaRipper
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doe you think this will work? FrozenCPU 20-pin Power Supply Jump Start Connector - FrozenCPU.com
just use a piece of wire, its simple and works and costs fucking nothing. (use a small piece then chuck some electrical tape over it)
good luck
JethroTull
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JethroTull
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Some pictures from earlier tonight. Not too much change.
stoned_again
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nice setup must admit an nyc plantsim hopin to do this idea with 2 tubs an goin 2 have lowryderswith envirolite 125w red wot u reckon cum out like??????
JackDaRipper
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See how your Lid of your Tubberware container has those 3 metal oven plates? would it be just as good to do it this way with wodden blocks on the inside part??
JethroTull
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I was using the pans as reflectors.
JackDaRipper
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so would it be cool to just use the wooden blocks and cover them and the Lid with aluminum foil??
JethroTull
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Aluminum foil is a horrible reflector. It'd be wise to look into something else.