STELTHY's P.C Mini Project (HPS) !!!

[stelthy]

Hi RIU, I have decided I want to do a P.C growroom just for a laugh and as a kinda 'hobby' I have a few ideas up my sleeve and as usual will be going OTT with pretty much everything


Below are a few things I am planning to incorporate within the P.C case :-



.......SHOPPING LIST........



Mylar/Orca reflective film

Mini air-pump etc

Micro DWC Res tub

Mini net-pot

PC fans

Bake-around - (DIY Cool-Tube)

Micro SCROG Screen

35W/70W HPS

Mini HPS Ballast

2X 11W CFL 6400k (Side Lighting)

Small custom Carbon Filter

Small UV-B tube

Small Green LED night light




As this will be just for fun really, (although I will prob. do a grow in it and show it off in this thread...) - I will be doing things in no particular order as and when I find the components I need!

I hope to stir up some interest here with 'Hobby Enthusiasts' as well as with other RIU Members who have followed my other thread :-



https://www.rollitup.org/advanced-marijuana-cultivation/320402-stelthys-600w-hps-project-new-59.html



I will be starting with the "Mini DWC Res" as its the 1st thing I have collected Pics coming soon! - STELTHY

 

[virulient]

Noice! This will be an intriguing one to watch! I'm along for the ride.

 

[stelthy]

I am going to use this 3.6L Food Storage container as the Res. It needs some modifying.. - STELTHY

 

[stelthy]

This is the single mini Net-Pot I am going to be using.. it measures 5cm tall and has a diameter of 4.5cm it will just about house 1x small Rock-wool Cube.. however I plan to cut a cube down so I can also fit some Hydro-Clay balls in/around the pot as well - STELTHY

 

[stelthy]

1st things 1st I plan to draw around the pot on the lid of the Food Storage Tub and cut a hole out a few mm smaller so the mini Net-Pot will fit in it snugly! More pics coming soon - STELTHY

 

[stelthy]

Job done! Now I need to go out and get some inspirational beers - STELTHY

 

[stelthy]

Next job is to cover the Res. tub with Silver Tape to block out light from the root area.. I will leave a thin strip to act as a water/nuit level, More pics coming soon - STELTHY

 

[stelthy]

Ok its 99% covered.. I will take care of any light leaks at a later date.. Now I am going to pour 1L of water in at a time and make a mark per Litre on the water level gauge/window.. - STELTHY

 

[Additives]

Subbed...Even though i have realised PC's won't meet all my smoking requirements on their own, this looks interesting...

and I can all ways use more grow space, especially if it is discreet.

 

[stelthy]

Ok the 1L water levels have been marked.. I have decided I am going to use a 2.5L Res out of the 3.6L the tub offers.. This allows for the depth of the Net-Pot and a slow bubble release I am gonna have a quick look at Grow-Guides on CANNA's web site and see what the feeding schedule for a 2.5L Res. will be! - STELTHY

 

[stelthy]

Subbed...Even though i have realised PC's won't meet all my smoking requirements on their own, this looks interesting...

and I can all ways use more grow space, especially if it is discreet.

I have a Dual Plant Cab. under 730W of 'Full Spectrum Lighting'.. So for me this is purely for fun, But saying that I still wanna see how much bud I can grow in it, just for shits n giggles Glad you popped by I hope to add some more pics n updates soon! - STELTHY

 

[stelthy]

Ok I've just been searching on-line and found a 70W HPS bulb for around £5 (new)....So I bought it !! I guess it'll take a few days to arrive, but I'am in no hurry! Now I am going to try n find a 70W HPS Ballast/Security Light I can hack I'll report back with my findings later - STELTHY

 

[stelthy]

I also snapped a pic of the Grow-Guide off CANNA's web-site .....Minimal usage of nuits needed ~ Sweet! That's always a good thing !! - STELTHY

 

[Toolage 87]

Looks good. I thought you might have done some thing a little more crazy and used more then 1 net pot and do a 70w HPS SOG PC flowering thing.

 

[Toolage 87]

I don't know the specs of the HPS that you are getting but make sure its clear glass no coating of any kind. Also here's a little some thing to give you an idea on what kind of specs that a 70w HPS can have

Here's the specs of my 70w HPS lamp that I bought.


Abbrev. With Packaging Info.: LU70MED 20/CS 1/SKU
ANSI Code: S62
Approx. Lumens (initial - horizontal): 6300
Approx. Lumens (initial - vertical): 6300
Approx. Lumens (mean - horizontal): 5350
Approx. Lumens (mean - vertical): 5350
Arc Length (in): 1.11
Arc Length (mm): 28
Average Rated Life - Horizontal (hr): 24000
Average Rated Life - Vertical (hr): 24000
Base: Medium
Bulb: E17
Color Rendering Index (CRI): 21
Color Temperature/CCT (K): 1900
Diameter (in): 2.125
Diameter (mm): 53
Family Brand Name: Lumalux
Fixture Requirement: O
Hot Restrike Time (min): 0.5-1
Individual Unit Weight (Pounds): 0.251
Lamp Finish: Clear
Light Center Length - LCL (in): 3 7/16
Light Center Length - LCL (mm): 87
Maximum Base Temperature C (F): 374
Maximum Bulb Temperature C (F): 752
Maximum Overall Length - MOL (in): 5 7/16
Maximum Overall Length - MOL (mm): 138
Nominal Wattage (W): 70
Operating Position: Universal
Ordering Abbreviation: LU70/MED
Warm-up Time (min): 2-4

 

[stelthy]

Ha ha well as I say it 'is' early day's yet and changes can, and probably will be made !! I am gonna experiment and see how much room the tiny plants will take up.. (am using a small P.C case) I may well do another DWC tub with 2 or 3 net pots but since I plan to SCROG the lil' Lady it should still fill the case fairly nicely anyhow.. I still have a lot of materials to collect before I settle with a case and will continue on my search now

All I can say is keep watching cos I will master this - STELTHY

 

[Toolage 87]

Ha ha well as I say it 'is' early day's yet and changes can, and probably will be made !! I am gonna experiment and see how much room the tiny plants will take up.. (am using a small P.C case) I may well do another DWC tub with 2 or 3 net pots but since I plan to SCROG the lil' Lady it should still fill the case fairly nicely anyhow.. I still have a lot of materials to collect before I settle with a case and will continue on my search now

All I can say is keep watching cos I will master this - STELTHY

Sounds good. I might try a little experiment my self because I am really curious as to what can be done.

 

[stelthy]

I don't know the specs of the HPS that you are getting but make sure its clear glass no coating of any kind. Also here's a little some thing to give you an idea on what kind of specs that a 70w HPS can have

Here's the specs of my 70w HPS lamp that I bought.


Abbrev. With Packaging Info.: LU70MED 20/CS 1/SKU
ANSI Code: S62
Approx. Lumens (initial - horizontal): 6300
Approx. Lumens (initial - vertical): 6300
Approx. Lumens (mean - horizontal): 5350
Approx. Lumens (mean - vertical): 5350
Arc Length (in): 1.11
Arc Length (mm): 28
Average Rated Life - Horizontal (hr): 24000
Average Rated Life - Vertical (hr): 24000
Base: Medium
Bulb: E17
Color Rendering Index (CRI): 21
Color Temperature/CCT (K): 1900
Diameter (in): 2.125
Diameter (mm): 53
Family Brand Name: Lumalux
Fixture Requirement: O
Hot Restrike Time (min): 0.5-1
Individual Unit Weight (Pounds): 0.251
Lamp Finish: Clear
Light Center Length - LCL (in): 3 7/16
Light Center Length - LCL (mm): 87
Maximum Base Temperature C (F): 374
Maximum Bulb Temperature C (F): 752
Maximum Overall Length - MOL (in): 5 7/16
Maximum Overall Length - MOL (mm): 138
Nominal Wattage (W): 70
Operating Position: Universal
Ordering Abbreviation: LU70/MED
Warm-up Time (min): 2-4

Is 1900K sufficient as opposed to the recommended 2700K ?? also do you know if 2700K HPS bulbs are available in 70W lamps ?? Have you got a pic of your setup I can look at to get inspiration etc ? - STELTHY

 

[stelthy]

Sounds good. I might try a little experiment my self because I am really curious as to what can be done.

Sounds good dude - STELTHY

 

[Toolage 87]

Is 1900K sufficient as opposed to the recommended 2700K ?? also do you know if 2700K HPS bulbs are available in 70W lamps ?? Have you got a pic of your setup I can look at to get inspiration etc ? - STELTHY

There's people that use it to flower with. I know a few people that flower with MH or HPS and they said it should be good to flower with. You might be able to find some in 2700k but I haven't looked around alot. I wish I had pics. Haven't gotten my setup done yet and I am gonna be buying an EZ Aerocloner to clone with. If I can't get the cloner I might buy a 6" inline fan and some dryer hose so I can start using my cooltube.