Homemade Flower Cabinet

[SL2]

Here is the equipmnet:

Magnum XXXL 6" Air-Cooled Reflector
Largest reflector in the industry at 32 1/2" long x 26 1/4" wide x 7 3/4" tall
Includes tempered glass, built-in socket & 15 ft. lamp cord
Completely sealed - featuring gasketed glass and integrated retention bars to hold glass tightly in place
95% reflective German aluminum interior offers excellent reflectivity and diffusion
Re-strike bend above the lamp for optimum performance
Powder-coated galvanized steel body
Aerodynamic junction box improves airflow & cooling
Maximum air cooling with built-in 6" fittings

GALAXY 600 WATT ELEC. BALLAST
Drives lamp to peak performance.
Saves energy! Uses 5-12% less energy than magnetic H.I>D. (depending on lamp specification).
Extremely efficient - 99.9% power factor.
Soft starting - increases lamp life & reduces lumen depreciation.
Anodized, extruded aluminum housing.
Lightweight- 600W weighs 14 lbs.
Can ignite both HPS & MH lamps.
Very quiet operation.
Rubber feet reduce noise and vibration

EYE HORTILUX™ LU600S/HTL/EN HORTILUX
HORTILUX™ SUPER HPS™
Super HPS™ grow lamps fine-tune your lighting system to povide optimum spectral energy levels that promote vigorous plant growth. The EYE Super HPS™ EN Grow Lamps provide 17% more total energy and 25% more energy in the violet, blue, and green spectrum than standard High Pressure Sodium lamps.

S&P TD Series Inline Fan
TD-150 6” 293/218 cfm (high/Low)
The S&P TD-MIXVENT series of in-line duct fans have been specially designed to maximize the airflow performance with minimal noise levels within the smallest and most compact housing size. This makes the TD-MIXVENT series the ultimate solution for applications which require a high airflow to pressure ratio and occupy only the minimum space possible. Example: false ceiling voids, cabinets and many other limited space environments. Great for bathroom and kitchen venting applications.
Low profile mixed flow fans, manufactured in plastic material (up to model 200) or in galvanized steel sheet protected with Epoxy paint (model 250 and up), with external terminal box, removable motor-impeller assembly and adjustable single-phase motor Class B, IP44. Permanently lubricated ball bearing motors. Fully speed controllable.

Can-Filter 33
Max Recirculating (Scrubbing) CFM: 400 cfm / 700 m³h
Max Exhaust CFM: 200 cfm / 350 m³h
@ 0.1 sec contact time
Recommended Min Airflow: 100 cfm / 175 m³h
Prefilter: Yes
Flange: 4", 6"
Dimensions: (with pre-filter)
·Outside Diameter: 30.5cm / 12"
·Height: 33cm / 13"
·Total Weight: 11.5kg / 25.3lbs.
·Carbon Weight: 7.5kg / 16.5lbs.
·Carbon Bed Depth: 5cm / 2"
Max Operating Temp: 80ºC
Pressure drop at max cfm: 180pa / .75"wg

Sunfilm Ultra Reflective Film 48'' x 50': J
The ultimate reflective film that is 97% reflective.

Active Air™ Indoor-Outdoor Thermometer
The large display shows current temperature and humidity levels, and includes a remote probe for second zone temperature. Records high and low points for both temperature and humidity.
Active Air™ Indoor-Outdoor Thermometer - w/ Hygrometer. The large display shows current temperature and humidity levels, and includes a remote probe for second zone temperature. Records high and low points for both temperature and humidity.

 

[SL2]

The cabinet is 29” x 48” x 6’-5” inside dimensions. Outside is 30” x 49” x 7’. I designed it around equipment I already had. With the light all the way up it has a max plant grow height of 48” from top of pot to bottom of light with 4” clearance. The intake air comes in from the bottom. It has a two ½” plywood floor panels spaced 1.5” apart. The air intake holes between the two floor panels are offset to minimize light coming out. I also added a ¼” gap in the top floor panel for air flow around the perimeter. The area of the holes in the top and bottom floor equal. The ceiling is dropped 3.5” down from the sides with a 2”x4” down the center to support the light. The timer, ballast, electrical strip all sit on top of the ceiling and are hidden from sight. The exhaust goes out through the ceiling as well.

How it works: the fan pulls air from through the carbon filter and then flows through the reflector and then out the top of the cabinet scrubbing the smell at the same time. This creates a vacuum which pulls fresh cooler air in from the bottom (through the double floor) that directs the cool air up and around and between the plants. I leave this fan on 24/7 for scrubbing and air flow. It is working so well I had to add a speed control to slow it down to keep the temps up to 80 – 82. Since it is winter I had to add a small heater in the room to keep the temps up when the lights are off. I didn’t need the second fan for cooling after all but left it to move more air in the cabinet to thicken the stems. It runs on low speed and goes off with the lights.


Basic Materials from de home depot:
½” B/C plywood
6 each 1.5” swivel caster wheels
3 sets hinges
3 barrel bolts (had to add a third because my door warped a little)
1 hasp (to lock it any keep out nosy people)
2”x6” (cut pieces for caster supports sandwiched between the two floors)
2” x 4” (down the center on top of the ceiling to support light, run long ways)
1” x 4” for door stop
¾” weather stripping (to seal door and under fan mount for vibration damping)
2” x 2” misc corner supports
Screws (no nails or glue, I want to take it apart)
S hooks
S lags
Chain
6” Self sealing round air duct connector

 

[SL2]

I added 1x4 for a door stop then seal it with the foam strip.

The Bottom before I cut the holes. I had to remove the film to cut.
The 2x2 in the corners helps align the wall panels during assembly

I tried a cheapo inline fan but took it out. dont waste your time or money.

I am going to remove one of the TD150 to use in my next cabinet.
I am going to use a 6" two speed Air King.

One fan is scrubbing / light cooling and the other is just moving air

Scrubbed hot air exhaust through ceiling

You can see the air intake holes in the top floor panel.

If I need to hide the temp gauge I just put it on top.
Here she is running smoothly.

 

[That 5hit]

so .. what color are we going to paint her
i would go with a dark stain
frist let me say i love this very simple and ez to build very stealth box
also really loved the 1x4 door stops with foam strips - gr8 idea addon
question how long can you veg before you have to flower in that
the plants dont look like they have much head space
and how much have you yeilded from this thing

 

[SL2]

After dialing in the temps it seems to be working good. I am able to keep my temps very consistent.
Here are some pics of my current grow. A Big Bud, White Widow, and a little White Widow and a Mazar/Afghan freebee.
The little White Widow and a Mazar/Afghan freebee just would not grow for some reason even after 3-4 weeks veg.
They finally took off as you can see.

M/A 11-30

M/A 12-15

Little White Widow 11-30

LWW 12-30

Group Shot 11-30
Big Bud on left, WW on right
M/A in the back
Little WW in front

Group Shot 12-06

Group Shots 12-15

Big Bud 12-15

White Widow 12-15

WW Gettin FROSTY!!!

 

[SL2]

so .. what color are we going to paint her
i would go with a dark stain
frist let me say i love this very simple and ez to build very stealth box
also really loved the 1x4 door stops with foam strips - gr8 idea addon
question how long can you veg before you have to flower in that
the plants dont look like they have much head space
and how much have you yeilded from this thing

Thanks That 5hit I am glad you liked it.

I am with you. I just installed some oak stair treats for a customer and loved the stain and polyerethane. I am going to change the hindges to a colored ones for even more stealthy looks. I have to finish the grow plus let the fumes go away.

This is the first time using it. I just finished it on 11-17 when I started flowering. I went straight to flower and did not veg in it. It is only my second grow ever. I veg under an 8 bulb 4' T5 with a mix of 3 red and 5 blue. It keeps them very short. I get 7 - 8 nodes at 6"-8" tall in 3 to 4 weeks.

I am building another cabinet for flowering this weekend just deeper, this one is 29" deep, i am going to 36" or maybe 48" to give more room for light on the sides when the girls get wide in flower. Its just that a 4' x 4' is big as hell in a bedroom! lol

I will turn this one into my germ/clone/veg cabinet so I will let you know how it veges. 29" x 48" is plenty for that. Just not wide enough imho for flower with the number of plants I want. I will put in my T5 and add a removable shelf about half way.

With the light all the way up it has a plant grow height of +- 52" from top of soil to bottom of light.

I am still learning. I am germing LSD, DP Blueberry and Sharsbreath. I am going to do Uncle Bens topping for four tops. Start with just six and see how that fills up the new wider flower cabinet. I may do a grow journal.

 

[SomeGuy]

subscribed. Plus rep for a great cab.

 

[Askeezy]

Scribed, Love it man.

 

[hunt4pot1]

Looks good to me bro.

 

[SL2]

subscribed. Plus rep for a great cab.

Thanks SomeGuy

Man I just did a quick look at your thread. Awesome bro! Talk about ingenuity. Who said pot make one dumb? lol I have to go back and read it through.

Yea! mailman just droped new seeds in tha mail box! Gotta run!

 

[SL2]

Scribed, Love it man.

Thanks I appreciate that Askeezy Chritsmas freebees just got droped in the box! YaHoo! lol

 

[SL2]

Looks good to me bro.

Thanks hunt4pot1...

 

[farmasensist]

this is some good stuff. im taking notes. just curious... whyd you post twice under two names u skitzo or something?

 

[SL2]

this is some good stuff. im taking notes. just curious... whyd you post twice under two names u skitzo or something?

KOOL! Ill start my other one if the rain stops so I can pickup the plywoood.

Skitzo? Some would say Bi-polar! lol

I sent a private messeage to a friend on here about the attitude christmas special and for some reason riu said it was spam and threw me out and I was banned. I had to rejoin under a new name. SL2 (skeeterleg 2, lol). 20 million threads on attitude and I get kick out for one simple private message. Oh well, its all good!!!

 

[SL2]

Here are the beans I got on the 4th:

Here are the christmas special, couple of freebees and 4 P&M that came in today!

 

[cbtwohundread]

lovely genetics.,.,if ya get a male u can mix and match have ure own wonderful strain.,.,wish i had all those genetics

 

[SL2]

lovely genetics.,.,if ya get a male u can mix and match have ure own wonderful strain.,.,wish i had all those genetics

LOL, I hear ya. That would be kool. Most are fem though. Maybe in the future when I can dump the cabinets and build some rooms!

Thanks for stopin by...

 

[SL2]

I dont know if you can read the labels. Kinda small. Anyway here is a list of what I got:

Bought
Barney’s Farm LSD (2 ea)
DP Strawberry Cough (2 ea)
Big Buddha C H I E S E L (1 ea)
Green House Super Lemon Haze (2 ea)
Big Buddha Blue Cheese (2 ea)
DP Blueberry (2 ea)
DNA Sharksbreath (6 ea)
DNA Chocolope (1 ea)
Barney’s Farm Red Dragon (1 ea)
DNA Kushberry (1 ea)
Freebees
Dinafem Blue Hash (1 ea)
Dinafem Moby Dick (2 ea)
Dinafem Power Kush (1 ea)
Dinafem White Widow (1 ea)
DNA Hashplant Haze (2 ea)
Christmas Specials courtesy of DNA / Attitude
LA Confidential x Skunk (3 ea)
Kandy Kush x Skunk (3 ea)
Kushberry x Skunk (3 ea)
OG18 x Skunk (3 ea)
Sleestack x Skunk (3 ea)

Anyone grow these or know anything about them?

 

[the420 apprentice]

dam skeet ur making me jealous with all those goodies, think ill order some more this weekend. plants look great, deffinetly want smoke report on the widow. i got a couple auto ak and snow i should be cutting any day now. there just little fuckers but so frosty. i think u should check into the nitrex its all organic and just nitrogen no other nutes. keep the pics coming. have u been using molases while there in flower, if not i think u should. i really saw a difference when i did. u could try the topping again with the limited space, filling up the space with more budsites could pay off with better yield. t420a out. just a quickshot of my fav from last grow.

 

[SL2]

dam skeet ur making me jealous with all those goodies, think ill order some more this weekend. plants look great, deffinetly want smoke report on the widow. i got a couple auto ak and snow i should be cutting any day now. there just little fuckers but so frosty. i think u should check into the nitrex its all organic and just nitrogen no other nutes. keep the pics coming. have u been using molases while there in flower, if not i think u should. i really saw a difference when i did. u could try the topping again with the limited space, filling up the space with more budsites could pay off with better yield. t420a out. just a quickshot of my fav from last grow.

Hell man, come on over bro. I will gladly share some beams with ya. You growem and just give me a third of the buds! Lol Hey it aint the size it the quality!!!

The seeds I am growing now came from marijuana-seeds.nl. I am not impressed with their beans hell my bag seed did better. I didn’t know any better at the time about strains and breeders but I learned after a lot of research!!! Most of the seeds were shit or just old. Out of 19 seeds I got the four you see. Some didn’t germ or grow. Others only developed bananas no flowers and they were supposed to be feminized. Most of the big buds were male. I still have 3 each of their big bid and white widow left. I guess they are the breeders because the website doesn’t say.

I saw some Plantation Blackstrap Unsulfured Molasses in the grocery store. Not sure if this is the stuff. I did a search and they make it in organic. Are you growing in soil? What kind did you use? How did you mix it?

I have plenty of room over 50” for plant height. I just didn’t want to raise the light because the white widow was so short. That damn Big Bud just kept going and going! lol As you can see I supercropped it. I checked them the other morning and that big cola was pointing at the floor. I think I weakened the stem by taking it out for pictures. All I had was an old curtain rod so I tied that biatch up and she’s ok now.

Nice quickshot! They look tasty!!!