My new cabinet
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notballin
Member
Very nice and clean construction! Good job! I like the compact carbon air filter as well.
What light are you using? (just for my general knowledge. It looks efficient)
SpaaaceCowboy
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Looks good man...Just curious, any idea what that thing weighs ? Like if you had to move it (say up or down stairs), would it be a pain the ass or is it doable ?
I'm looking at building a similar type of box...I suck at carpentry though...So I will probably paint it white like yours, and make it look like a workshop cabinet or something.....
I guess I could go smaller than yours....I am only looking to do 1 plant at a time....Any suggestions as to what size I should go with ? I'm also going to have some kind of exhaust fan in there along with a homemade carbon filter.....thanks.
I'm looking at building a similar type of box...I suck at carpentry though...So I will probably paint it white like yours, and make it look like a workshop cabinet or something.....
I guess I could go smaller than yours....I am only looking to do 1 plant at a time....Any suggestions as to what size I should go with ? I'm also going to have some kind of exhaust fan in there along with a homemade carbon filter.....thanks.
Abiqua
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Welcome to the Micro's, LED's are gaining popularity in here, love it.
What is you square footage? I bet it does pretty pretty well.
Nice construction, I have been railing about people using mylar blankets, so kudo's for not using it.
gr865
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Yes Cowboy, that bitch is way heavy. There is no moving it up the stairs.
My suggestion and I would do it myself if I ever start over, would be to get a tent. You can get them in a size that meets your grow space.
Don't do home made on the filter, spent the bucks and get a good one, you will need it.
GR
gr865
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Thanks buddy,
That is only 6.25 square feet, and 6 feet tall. But doing a good job, note pics of grow.
As I said I will go with a tent next time. Though this cabinet is nice and stealthy.
GR
Gravity Man
Member
Perfect.
Way to go.
Way to go.
SpaaaceCowboy
Well-Known Member
gr865,
I see you used some silver colored insulation stuff...How does that stuff work on cutting the noise from the fan down ? Is your cabinet quiet ?
nice avatar too
I see you used some silver colored insulation stuff...How does that stuff work on cutting the noise from the fan down ? Is your cabinet quiet ?
nice avatar too
gr865
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SC, my cabinet has a slight hum, but not bad. Not sure if it's the insulation or just the fan, it is fairly quite even with the door open.gr865,
I see you used some silver colored insulation stuff...How does that stuff work on cutting the noise from the fan down ? Is your cabinet quiet ?
nice avatar too
Yes she is a sweetheart, my G/F and is 60 yrs old.
Thanks dude I will show her your comment.
GR
YourAvJoe
New Member
What are a couple cheaper LED's you'd recommend?
gr865
Well-Known Member
Answering some questions and my thoughts.
I would not go with cheaper LED's, three watt LEDs are ok but I would look for 5 or more watts. Penetration is the key, and not trying to light more area than the light can handle. My area is 6.6 sqft with a 6 foot height, the CLW SS400 is perfect for my space.
The Mylar sheet is fine but hard to work with.
the final from this grow was:
Buds 5.5 zips, trim and popcorn, just over 2 zips.
![20140102_173307[1].jpg](/data/attachments/2105/2105657-a3ec12931851bf7fd4ffd781bb627fba.jpg)
5.5 zips of this is not bad.
My bud who I sent a zip too had nothing but praise for it. Tight buds, sprinkled with sugar, grapy aroma and the taste of grape on the hit. He said the high was 9 to 9.5, I can live with that.
Peace out,
GR
Doing a Hempy bucket grow in the cabinet now, Nirvana ACE and Amsterdam seeds White Widow. Will be going to 12/12 in the next few weeks.
I would not go with cheaper LED's, three watt LEDs are ok but I would look for 5 or more watts. Penetration is the key, and not trying to light more area than the light can handle. My area is 6.6 sqft with a 6 foot height, the CLW SS400 is perfect for my space.
The Mylar sheet is fine but hard to work with.
the final from this grow was:
Buds 5.5 zips, trim and popcorn, just over 2 zips.
5.5 zips of this is not bad.
My bud who I sent a zip too had nothing but praise for it. Tight buds, sprinkled with sugar, grapy aroma and the taste of grape on the hit. He said the high was 9 to 9.5, I can live with that.
Peace out,
GR
Doing a Hempy bucket grow in the cabinet now, Nirvana ACE and Amsterdam seeds White Widow. Will be going to 12/12 in the next few weeks.
Spanky's Monkey
Active Member
Nice work. Your cab was my inspiration for my Flower & Veg cabs.
gr865
Well-Known Member
Thanks Spanky,
If I were to do it again I would pay to have one built by a professional. With my time into it and the cost of materials I spent way more than needed. I was burning one with some friends not long ago and one of the guys there was a wood working guy. I ask him what it would cost to build a cab like that, leak proof both light and air. He called me a few days later and said he could do it for about $250 less than I did it, and I had to do a lot of after repair for light and air leakage.
Hell, I could have bought a number of very good tents for the cost of that cabinet. It works well but could be better.
GR
twostrokenut
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Good job don't diss yourself that is pro as fuck!