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

[stelthy]

hi stealthy sweet build but how are you planning on sealing it all up?? as ive tried to do pc stealth builds but they never look like nornal pc cases and are just compleatly obvious ????

Cheers dude ... the back panal will be the only thing that looks any different, but sealing them should be quite easy! Keep watching ...... - STELTHY

 

[Yanaco2]

im also planning to convert a fridge small under counter 1 what do you think ?? -

 

[stelthy]

im also planning to convert a fridge small under counter 1 what do you think ?? - View attachment 1848341

Its a good idea, are you going to keep it working so you can cool the room as and when need be ?? Be sure to post me a LINK to your thread when you decide to do this - STELTHY

 

[JimmyRecard]

I was looking at the possibility of using a water-cooled case and modifying it to cool my 70W MH/HPS lamp ..what do you think? Dou you think its possible ?? - STELTHY

What case are you thinking? And sure anything is possible just not everything. Two things to conisder, generally when something is watercooled the hot part has a copper or other composite material waterblock sitting atop the hotpoint. In a computer its genereally a processor which is a little flat block thing. I don't know where you are going to get a waterblock for a light bulb? Secondly if you somehow managed too find a way to get a waterblock for a light bulb then how is that waterblock going to affect the light reflector and how much light reaches the plant?

 

[stelthy]

What case are you thinking? And sure anything is possible just not everything. Two things to conisder, generally when something is watercooled the hot part has a copper or other composite material waterblock sitting atop the hotpoint. In a computer its genereally a processor which is a little flat block thing. I don't know where you are going to get a waterblock for a light bulb? Secondly if you somehow managed too find a way to get a waterblock for a light bulb then how is that waterblock going to affect the light reflector and how much light reaches the plant?

All good points I think I may need to research water cooled lighting a bit more 1st, as I say its just an idea at the moment .. I'll try n find a pic of the Case I am bidding on at the mo and post up a pic shortly - STELTHY

 

[Yanaco2]

Its a good idea, are you going to keep it working so you can cool the room as and when need be ?? Be sure to post me a LINK to your thread when you decide to do this - STELTHY

ill be sure to and unfortunatly no because the fridge has all the compressor ripped out its was old and didnt work very well just gunna strap sum fans in and some cfl's

 

[stelthy]

ill be sure to and unfortunatly no because the fridge has all the compressor ripped out its was old and didnt work very well just gunna strap sum fans in and some cfl's

Well I'll still check it out all the same - STELTHY

 

[mike91sr]

Lookin good mang, you seem to have a skilled hand at this. If you havent already, check out my build/grow thread, its more rough-cut of a build than what you do, but with money tight i couldnt afford to make it look clean. Damn it works though!

 

[JimmyRecard]

Hmm sorta makes me think now maybe I should do a computer case mod for RUI

I have done a lot of case modifications/customizations including, Painting, Neon lights, Water cooling systems, rebuilding a comlete metal case out of wood, Building a computer into a desk etc. So if you have any questions computer wise down the track let me know although a few links worth clicking are below.

http://www.gizmag.com/eternaleds-hydralux-4-led-bulb/12292/ - Pretty cool video on what may be the future

http://www.1-hydroponics.co.uk/grow-lights/water-cooled-400w.htm - this is what you are looking for although I don't know if you use a coloured liquid in the liquid cooling how it will effect your light reaching your plants and even a clear colour will effect it. Anyway worth a look

 

[stelthy]

Does anyone know if: A) a Dremel Drill will cut through the metal back section of a PC case B) Whats the best/most powerful Dremel on the market C) what price I should expect to pay?? Only I have tried hacksawing it but its starting to look a bit dodgy so I have stopped and am interested in finding a better way to cut through the metal!

Best replies = +REP! Cheer's - STELTHY

 

[JimmyRecard]

Does anyone know if: A) a Dremel Drill will cut through the metal back section of a PC case B) Whats the best/most powerful Dremel on the market C) what price I should expect to pay?? Only I have tried hacksawing it but its starting to look a bit dodgy so I have stopped and am interested in finding a better way to cut through the metal!

Best replies = +REP! Cheer's - STELTHY

Yes the dremel is like the god of tool when it comes to modifying PC cases. It will cut through but just make sure you buy at least 5 extra disks because they wear out fast. I have a dremel 300 an actual dremel and I paid about $100. But you can get cheaper knock off versions. Bunnings sell them don'tknow how much for though.

 

[stelthy]

Yes the dremel is like the god of tool when it comes to modifying PC cases. It will cut through but just make sure you buy at least 5 extra disks because they wear out fast. I have a dremel 300 an actual dremel and I paid about $100. But you can get cheaper knock off versions. Bunnings sell them don'tknow how much for though.

In that case I'll look to get a propper Dremel whats the best one? is it the one you have? is it better to get a cordless one or one with a cord (is there any difference in performance??) - STELTHY

 

[mike91sr]

Does anyone know if: A) a Dremel Drill will cut through the metal back section of a PC case B) Whats the best/most powerful Dremel on the market C) what price I should expect to pay?? Only I have tried hacksawing it but its starting to look a bit dodgy so I have stopped and am interested in finding a better way to cut through the metal!

Best replies = +REP! Cheer's - STELTHY

Dremels!!! Absolute best tool to ever be made. Yes it will cut through damn near anything, don't get the cheap cutting stones though, get the ones with grid pattern reinforcements, as well as a kit of various stones. The kits at lowes/home depot are generally pretty good but they come with shitty cutting blades. I personally won't buy a dremel for less than $75. Its easy to get them cheap but theyre underpowered and not as well-built. Why not spend the money once and youll be set for as long as youre alive. Best tool investment you can make, seriously

edit: just saw your newer post. dont go cordless. Theyre weaker and don't last long enough for big jobs. Although for around the house diy stuff it may work, I swear by corded tools.

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?client=safari&rls=en&q=dremel&oe=UTF-8&um=1&hl=en&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1278&bih=597&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=8896471629180511357&sa=X&ei=J6WhTpnMOYmLiAKZmpVU&ved=0CI8BEPMCMAY#ps-sellers

 

[JimmyRecard]

In that case I'll look to get a propper Dremel whats the best one? is it the one you have? is it better to get a cordless one or one with a cord (is there any difference in performance??) - STELTHY

Mine is the 300 model. It is not cordless and I prefer it that wa for a good reason. Have you ever used a cordless Drill? Halfway through the battery dies wtf is that? But seriously it's just me I prefer cables and being safe then sorry.

I have this one

Works great for just PC case modifying which is all I have really used it for. And like mentioned above make sure you get the reinfored cutting disks. It looks like my Dremel 300 is selling for $60 on amazon so maybe that's closer to you being somewhere in the middle of space

 

[mike91sr]

lol i got a black&decker tool kit for around the house so my wife would stop taking my stuff outta the garage and losing it The drill in it is ok for hanging a picture or 2 at a time, but yea even on the charger the thing wont sink a 4" screw into lumber once it starts dying (within an hour of use)

also, the 300 is a good one at a lower price, I just use mine for larger jobs and need the power/durability of the heavy duty tools

 

[stelthy]

I found a Dremel 300 for aprox £35.00 inc postage... and I found a Dremel 4000 for £85.00 inc postage, either way I am going to have to wait a good few weeks to get one so I may as well go for the 4000.. I am just gonna make sure its not wireless?!!

I don't suppose anyone knows if Makita makes a similar hand drill to a Dremel ?? - STELTHY

 

[mike91sr]

yes they do, they call them rotary tools. makita makes a good tool too, i assume you know that though

 

[stelthy]

yes they do, they call them rotary tools. makita makes a good tool too, i assume you know that though

Cheers for the confirmation I'll check out their prices now - STELTHY

 

[G4r3nc3]

hay mate sub'd!!! im looking for all the stuff needed for a pc grow atm got a case but mounting the 125W cfl is abit of a pain in the arse. hahahahaha

 

[mike91sr]

ghetto fix- hold it in 2 wire hangers(use the metal ones):1 under the socket area, the other through one of the tubes.