Stelthy's 600W Hps Project! (New-Cab)

[stelthy]

I went to B&Q and had to use 2X huge £16.40 boards of MDF, this is the mad pile I was left with after the B&Q worker, (not so happily) cut my requested measurements (all of them) I also left all the off cuts for the guy to clear up as I have no use (I hope) for the extra bits at home. This is my basic starting point for the construction of my new top box - STELTHY

 

[stelthy]

This is just propped up, but so far so good - STELTHY

 

[stelthy]

I fuckin' knew it lol oh well at least the tops too big n not too small I'll meaure the bit I need to cut and re-visit the store tommoz and get that sorted. No big deal - STELTHY

 

[stelthy]

Ok I've measured the bit that needs cutting.. but thats enough for today I need to eat big time, Ribs, Pizza chips you name it... and.... more beer followed by bong, shower and bed lol.. I'll upload more updates soon - STELTHY

 

[RastaMonsta]

sup stelthy! does that insulated tape work well? check out my thread. i made an update.

 

[stelthy]

I went to Homebase and got my top section re-cut for free.. My only problem now is I can't do my wiring due to the fact that I've decided to put my multi-plug extension lead on the top facing the ceiling..(due to the height of the cupboard with the top box in place the multi-plug will be out of view) but I'll need to drill holes in the top to feed the plugs through.. I went on E-Bay earlier and bid on some dyna-mat and some accoustic sound insulation foam.. and have enquired about the cost of some plexi-glass.. once I am in possession of these materials etc I will take pics as I go and transform the top into a sound insulated work of art (I hope) lol, But for now I dont have much else to do than update my shopping list, buy what I can from it and wait patiently for the goods to arrive - STELTHY

 

[GrowThatGoodShit]

Lookin good stelthy!!!!!!!!! It just gets better n better man!!

 

[stelthy]

sup stelthy! does that insulated tape work well? check out my thread. i made an update.

Hi dude yeah the tape works really well and its pretty sticky too always a good thing when you have tiny grains of carbon scattered near by I'll check out your thread now - STELTHY

 

[stelthy]

Lookin good stelthy!!!!!!!!! It just gets better n better man!!

Cheers G.T.G.S I am well looking forward to pimpin' the top box it'll be tough since I'll be working alone on it but thats ok cos at least I can take all the credit,.. and reap all the bud rewards more to come .. - STELTHY

 

[chrisbtx]

Looks great man! Can't wait to see those seeds planted!

 

[bohicular]

The cab is looking great. I can't wait to see how your temps pan out, as I am in a battle (or war, maybe) with temps on my stealth cabinet.

About your upwards pc fans: is there any kind of intake for that bottom cavity they are pulling air from? If not, I don't think they'll push any air out. Try holding a pc fan with its backside 1-2cm from a wall, and you'll see that barely any air comes out, even tho the blades are rotating.

 

[stelthy]

The cab is looking great. I can't wait to see how your temps pan out, as I am in a battle (or war, maybe) with temps on my stealth cabinet.

About your upwards pc fans: is there any kind of intake for that bottom cavity they are pulling air from? If not, I don't think they'll push any air out. Try holding a pc fan with its backside 1-2cm from a wall, and you'll see that barely any air comes out, even tho the blades are rotating.

Hi dude, glad your liking my cab so far answering your question, the upward facing fans do not have a seperate air portal, but.. since cool air is being pulled in from the loft above and released in the bottom left hand side of my cab (just above the shelf) the fans are purely there just to help evenly push the cool air up threw through plants and more or less straight into the open end of the cool-tube , because the shelf is not air tight there should be enough air movement to cause elevation and the plants should (should) be happier for it - since they breath from the under side of their leaves this should help em' out as well as airiating the room better. Also the fans are in place with 4" holes above them, I did this with a circ. hole saw so they wern't mounted with any air restrictions - STELTHY

 

[stelthy]

I first needed to put in a mounting strip on all four sides of the top of my unit, to help me mount the top box up there, this is what I used .. A measured piece of wood that was 2" X 1/2" X the length and width of the cupboard.. a number of L shaped brackets and some small wood screws - STELTHY

 

[stelthy]

I used a spare strip to act as a guide line so I was left with an even lip all around the outside edge, you get the idea - STELTHY

 

[stelthy]

Like a complete twat, I jotted down my measurements the other day, 2 parts to the wind lol. So obviousley I made a few mistakes lol... Fuck it!! never mind I did the best I could to rectify the problem I salvaged a few boards and had to cut them down to size, I cut in-dents on the sides of 2 pieces for the mid sections, More mods are needed but you know me, it will all be right as rain in no time - STELTHY

 

[stelthy]

This was the 1st mid section piece.. (the easy one) a nice snug fit happy daze - STELTHY

 

[stelthy]

This is a front view of the 1st mid section as seen above - STELTHY

 

[stelthy]

Once I had fitted the 2nd mid-section I had to draw a perfect-ish circle for the in-line fans back hole (lol) but after doing so and cutting it out it was a good vibe knowing that it fitted and was going to plan ... (so far) some of these boards are just supported but its good seeing that there are 3 different sections for temp. solutions - STELTHY

 

[stelthy]

I have ordered my sound proofing so that'll look good as well as serving a purpose everything is coming together now, But as I always say : There's still loads more to come - STELTHY

 

[stelthy]

Sorry for the blurry pic, dunno what happened there but still I'll do some more tomoz and take pics as I go - STELTHY