My New Project Dual Metal Storage Cabinet Grow Room Stackable....Advice needed.

FREEK1

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Now...that we have discovered what a pain in the ass foil tape is (stick really hard , rips really easy, has a paper barrier between strips that has to be handled uggh).

With the help of a friend I will get these things stacked for the first time.20130121_225751.jpg
 
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Sorry its been so long ...had some computer issues and have been busy. Much progress has been made!!!

Now where was I.......

Oh yeah...the cabinets are stacked and aligned with peaces of foam and 4 bolts ...the foam to reduce the vibration of metal on metal. Now the moment of truth 4 inch holes to connect the 2 boxes one fan and filter....here we go!!!20130123_113756.jpg As you can see the damn hole saw jumped...luckily i didn't get caught those fuckers are jagged!!!

Well a little tape and more foam with fix the damage.
 
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Worked perfectly...Now let talk mylar. Getting kinda poor. So instead of a 50 roll of mylar...I ordered some mylar emergency blankets I got 10 4x8 blankest for 5 bucks ....took a little strategey to get this easy to tear hard to cut stuff up...you will need these things!20130130_180624_resized_2.jpg


Now first you start with cutting the piece out with a fresh razor blade...Next apply20130120_210356.jpg20130120_210356.jpg To the wall you are working on attach cut out of mylar...then do this 20130124_223807_resized_3.jpga hell of a lot!!
 
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Now to drill mounting holes for the light poof ventilation loovers...Mine are 8X8 inches which was enough for a 10'x10' room overkill probably but wanted to keep drag off the fan....Wish the had them cfm rated though. By the way I used 1.5inch bolts to secure them.20130130_154632_resized_2.jpg20130121_181155.jpg
 
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No remember I solve the issue of how to mount fan and lights without drilling a bunch of holes in these costly cabinets enter my new best friend pvc! I use 3/4 inch 40 schedule !!!20130217_221709.jpg Definetly wanna invest in a pair of pvc cutters...saves lots of time and cuts cleanly!!20130217_221821.jpg




The hardest part was finding the 90 degree side outlet corners!!!20130220_113636.jpg They had to be ordered offline....remember that wire it 9 gauge all purpose. 165lb test...more than enough to support everything and a work out on the hands to deal with!!!
 
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Ok...look at what we have ....20130218_001023.jpg



Now check this out I was worried about strength dont want anything falling....You think this UNGLUED FRAME IS STRONG ENOUGH!!!???20130218_001429.jpg LMAO! THATS AN OLD SCHOOL 32INCH TV!!!
 
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A place called ADR HAD THE BEST PRICES SHIPPING INCLUDED...ABOUT $600 BUCKS....If i wasn't so particular about color and condition you can find them used!
 
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I always wanted a mother/clone/veg area....here is my chance! The best lighting bang for the buck...CFLs bought 3 85 watt 5k bulbs about 7000 lumen and $20 dollars apiece!20130313_013303.jpg


Again broke ass me needs a cheap reflector 5 bucks for a piece of duct 3 bucks for wiring 3 bucks for dual socket!20130228_112847.jpg20130228_092146.jpg20130228_112840.jpg
 
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Now for ventilation I used a S&P td100 inline fan....it will be for the whole setup...but broke and gotta save money for a 600wat hid for the upper level...S&P's are excellent for noise!!!20130306_164042.jpg Hung it from light hangers to prevent vibration!!!

Now the lights and my little clones ...is now 1 lemon skunk 3 white widow and 2 special kush!!!20130306_164031.jpg
 
RetiredMatthebrute

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great idea on the hood man......also i see emergency blankets in ther (noticeble by the small squares creased in the mylar) looking great man!! glad to see this grow is finally under way!!
 
RetiredMatthebrute

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i have a extra cool tube, brand new if your interested...it belongs to a 600w Apollo system. 40 bucks + shipping its yours. PM me if interested
 
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