A Medicinal Refrigerator

[Danielsgb]

Looks great Dan. Clean and tidy chamber. Very nice...........

I got it ready to re-load Hitting 12/12 today.

Next little mod coming is active intake with a 120mm AC Fan with 85 Cfm. Most likely full 24 hrs. I need to mount with a foam strip to eliminate a possible vibration problem later. I can't use the PVC set up I often use as it would be too fat. This will work great to eliminate the wiring from the Power Supply. AC fan is great here. Thanks for that Christmas present.

On these Fridge/Freezer's they are working with these Fan driven temp. thermo. heaters. I think both flipped on together yesterday to flip the breaker. Tells me I'm nearing that limit. I'll be able to use the Fridge after the Holidays. The solution is un-plug the real extra fridge in there. It's being used for food for Christmas. The H.G. says I can after the weekend so in time for 3 clones then the SS.
Daniels

 

[jsgamber]

Hey Daniels,

Can you give me a 411 on the metal boxes you used to mount your ballasts in. Where did you find them, how much and do you have any pics of the inside? I need to start cleaning things up a bit.

 

[Danielsgb]

Hey Daniels,

Can you give me a 411 on the metal boxes you used to mount your ballasts in. Where did you find them, how much and do you have any pics of the inside? I need to start cleaning things up a bit.

It's all here.
DIY Remote Ballast and Timer



But quick one is the Load Center I gut. $16 at my Lowes
http://www.lowes.com/pd_36242-296-HO...ductId=3134331
and here's a pic. Just ask away if you need to.
Daniels

 

[jsgamber]

It's all here.
DIY Remote Ballast and Timer



But quick one is the Load Center I gut. $16 at my Lowes
http://www.lowes.com/pd_36242-296-HO...ductId=3134331
and here's a pic. Just ask away if you need to.
Daniels
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I was trying to figure out how you oriented the coil. My 400w ballast is just over 4" wide so I'm not sure it would fit. The depth says 3.19 in on the Lowes site. Is that the case? Otherwise I'm gonna need to find a bigger enclosure. Some of those NEMA enclosures are $40! $17 is more what I'm after!

 

[gumball]

you can also use a large computer power supply. mount it with the fan pointing down, bottom against surface. put fan on outside of the actual power supply instead of inside so the ballast components will sit flat.

 

[Danielsgb]

I was trying to figure out how you oriented the coil. My 400w ballast is just over 4" wide so I'm not sure it would fit. The depth says 3.19 in on the Lowes site. Is that the case? Otherwise I'm gonna need to find a bigger enclosure. Some of those NEMA enclosures are $40! $17 is more what I'm after!

Fitting the 250W was tight. I never tried a 400W yet. I just threw a tape on it and it's barely under 4" with the cover on so inside depth could be that, but I'd think more than 3.2. I'd try a salvage yard, or recycling center for something that seems better. Maybe a huge breaker box, or a Main line switch. That was my plan when I did a 400W. I see big electrical boxes when I go looking for shit there.
Daniels

 

[gumball]

an old army ammo can would probably work too. or even a whole computer case, and you could put several ballast in one computer case and screw the whole case to the back of your cabinet.

 

[cowboylogic]

an old army ammo can would probably work too. or even a whole computer case, and you could put several ballast in one computer case and screw the whole case to the back of your cabinet.

You have no idea how many hippies back in the day used ammo can ballasts! I saw more than my share.......LOL

 

[HowzerMD]

You have no idea how many hippies back in the day used ammo can ballasts! I saw more than my share.......LOL

Lol. I HAVE an ammo case ballast

 

[n00bGrower]

As for the intake fan, try this... http://www.acoustiproducts.com/en/acoustifan_dustproof.asp

I just put one in my freezer convert with the noise proof gasket add-on and the thing is super quiet.... You can't even hear it running!

 

[Danielsgb]

You have no idea how many hippies back in the day used ammo can ballasts! I saw more than my share.......LOL

The Irony Guys. I have one, I was asking a couple buddies if either wanted it. Then I was gonna just drop it off at the Recycling Center to another buddy who gives me these Appliances. He'll get me all I want. I just return the extra stuff I don't use.
I got a 400W HPS ballast kit today from a different friend that had an extra. I want to get ready in case my 240v 400W that is running my CMH takes a dump. I have no idea how old it is. I used it 10 yrs. ago then stored it till a year ago. Now I can be ready.

Lol. I HAVE an ammo case ballast

Just comedy, huh. Can you post a pic of yours to give me an idea or two?

As for the intake fan, try this... http://www.acoustiproducts.com/en/acoustifan_dustproof.asp

I just put one in my freezer convert with the noise proof gasket add-on and the thing is super quiet.... You can't even hear it running!

Sure does look quiet. I didn't look up $$$ yet, but only 56 CFM would have a different use. These are 134 CFM
Daniels

 

[Danielsgb]

I named #3-A after my best friend Mayhem. He's at Club Fed for another 9 or 10 Months.
I made this box to let it finish getting me pollen. This was fast and with stuff I had on hand. It's a 20W Cfl on the 12/12 with NO FANS. I put parchment paper in the bottom after wiping it clean. I made it's Jimmy Hat for when it lets loose.
Light were out and it's in the laundry room so more pics tomorrow.
Daniels

 

[gumball]

just give him some air, some that is. let him suffocate for the most part till he blows his load!!!

 

[bigman4270]

Hey D, like the daddy box. Need to put something like that together for down the road. Not gonna mess with em for awhile but definately plan too.

What do ya think about the vitamin D? Just had my Physical nad the Doc recomended I start taking it myself.

Peace

Big

 

[Danielsgb]

just give him some air, some that is. let him suffocate for the most part till he blows his load!!!

He'll get a bit when I check him a couple times to check if temps are OK, but I'm confident in 1 20W never raising it too much from 2' away. I made him a new Jimmy Hat. Think of how old that is?

Hey D, like the daddy box. Need to put something like that together for down the road. Not gonna mess with em for awhile but definitely plan too.

What do ya think about the vitamin D? Just had my Physical and the Doc recommended I start taking it myself.

Peace

Big

Real cheap for it's job. My doc has me taking the Vit. D. It's good for M.S. Since I can't get sun shine till April/May I better listen to him.

Here's a couple pics of it in action.
Daniels

 

[HowzerMD]

I'll have a use for the sucker soon, so I'll definitely post pictures when I take it out. It's very simple though. Just a matter of drilling some holes to mount your stuff inside and wire it up as usual plus a few larger holes for ventilation(unless you'll add your usual axial fan, then factor that in). There's a 150w in there, I'm not sure if a much larger wattage ballast kit would fit. There are a few sizes out there. The whole thing is perfect as it is for a ballast housing. Durable and accessable, easy and cheap to find.

 

[HowzerMD]

just give him some air, some that is. let him suffocate for the most part till he blows his load!!!

Asphyxiation fetish is no longer a human only thing. lol.

 

[Danielsgb]

I'll have a use for the sucker soon, so I'll definitely post pictures when I take it out. It's very simple though. Just a matter of drilling some holes to mount your stuff inside and wire it up as usual plus a few larger holes for ventilation(unless you'll add your usual axial fan, then factor that in). There's a 150w in there, I'm not sure if a much larger wattage ballast kit would fit. There are a few sizes out there. The whole thing is perfect as it is for a ballast housing. Durable and accessible, easy and cheap to find.

I have a rough plan just need to get started. Just wanted to see yours. No biggie, whenever you get it out.

 

[jsgamber]

What is that on top of the parchment paper? Marijuana PORN? That should get him all hot and randy. A pot plant with blue balls!

 

[bird mcbride]

I removed the dual HPS hood, and got new one in. I left the heavier gauge wire that ran to it's ballast. I wired that the exact same black/white to ballast. I changed the bulb to the new socket in new hood. Flip it at the timer and buzzing but no light firing. WTF
I look it over twice and dbl. checked that it was wired the same. I'll re-look at it in the morning, just frustrating. A friend is sending me a ballast kit so if it's worst case I'll just make a new ballast box. No Timer needed as it off a 240v Timer.
I took that ballast box out to re-use later. I changed the wire going to the vegetable table to the new ballast box. New 250W CMH worked right.
Daniels
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When I build a ghetto hood I resort to throw away aluminum baking pans for turkeys and stuff.