stealth dresser

sub-zero234 · Jul 24, 2014

I would like to know if anyone here has converted a dresser into a grow chamber?...the reason im asking is because when I start, my op has to be super stealth...as I do not live by myself..my bedroom is 100% secure and no one ever goes in it...I have a closet but that's a bad idea (trust me, I found that out the hard way)....so if anyone has ever done this before just holler at me...also, will I be able to get enough air circulation by using some pc fans and/or a couple small round electric fans?..thank you....sub-zero

trutattoo13 · Jul 24, 2014

Do u have a pic of the dresser u intend to use?

grorite · Jul 24, 2014

back when I started out I used a gutted dresser with a little over 400 watts of cfl two plant lots of lst was pulling just about 6 ozs

sub-zero234 · Jul 24, 2014

I can get a pic for you if you want

trutattoo13 · Jul 24, 2014

Im really good at explaining step by step in structions on builds like this if u need help ya just get a pic I can help ya out

sub-zero234 · Jul 24, 2014

ok this is the dresser im going with..40.3 inches high....27.6 inches wide...and its 14.6 inches deep

trutattoo13 · Jul 24, 2014

OK easy do u have access to jig saw, wood glue, basic building materials and somewhere to do some cutting?

trutattoo13 · Jul 24, 2014

If not its easy still. Pull the drawers out, pop off the fronts. Also be carful in doing so pop the top off the dresser. With top off glue front of drawers in place making them in able to open use some calking to seal from inside.

( option.)(take a junk shirt and cut a sleeve off and let it look as if its closed in the drawer. Giving the apperence its just got clothes)

After that get French hinges from hardware store to put on top part of dresser so it can open and close from top. Now as for fans and ventilation. What lights are u useing

sub-zero234 · Jul 24, 2014

well im going with either cfl"s or led..i don't feel comfortable with hid lights..in my current situation

sub-zero234 · Jul 24, 2014

as far as tools I will have to get them but I need them anyways so no big deal;

trutattoo13 · Jul 24, 2014

I would suggest led just for the fact ur gonna be dealing with less heat and u will need less fans as well eletruc although electric won't be a major issue mostly heat issues. If u do use cfl ur gonna need a few fans which means more wires more cutting. Benifut of LED is when u decide to use a bigger area u already got quality lights.

Deusracing · Jul 24, 2014

I found the best place for my led. I use it now for a shop light at work. LOL damn thing is better and not as hot as those pesky halogens....
dresser looks nice can't wait to see it in action

trutattoo13 · Jul 24, 2014

As for ventilation some PVC pipe with at least 2 90° bends cut down the center length wise will hide light good and leave good ventilation for the holes u need to cut (intake on bottom outlet on top)
with a PC fan on pushing air out the top outlet. A small 3" fan in side will keep good circulation

sub-zero234 · Jul 24, 2014

well led is probably a wise choice..i have already heard about 4 stories of where the electric company here where I live thought something was amiss with a few peoples electric readouts and did contact leo"s to check it out....and when people say that the electric company cant do that...well..think again.....thank you for all your advice...I really appreciate it..by the way do you have any reccomendations for a led light?

trutattoo13 · Jul 24, 2014

I would check out the led lighting forum for that info..
As far as electric company goes look around ur home check for things that are not used that are plugged in. A just your temps to use less energy start turning lights off all the time run use 20/4 lighting for veg. Instead of 24/0 LED's will not show a lot so this info is more for CFLs. If that's what u end up using. I changed out all my bulbs for energy efficiency bulbs. It didn't lower my bill but kept it the same for the most part so there was no suspicion.

trutattoo13 · Jul 24, 2014

Any questions on build just hit me up. Hiding in plain sight works well here is my first stealth grow box 2 plants no one could tell and I had a lot of ppl in there

sub-zero234 · Jul 24, 2014

thank you trutattoo, and by the way, bro that is what I consider stealth!!!!

trutattoo13 · Jul 24, 2014

That stealth box works veg thru flower xbox360 dual fans completely silent and top to bottom aluminum ducting tape makes it light proof

sub-zero234 · Jul 24, 2014

wow...dude im impressed as hell..(seriously)..I got a favor to ask you...are you very familar with led lights?..and if so what brand would you recommend for my set-up?...I have been looking at (BLACKSTAR) led lights and I just looked at (INTELLIGENT- GRO) led lights..now the intelligent gro led lights are a lot more exspensive than the blackstar from what I could see...but I hold the belief that a man gets what he pays for...I would appreciate it if you would take a look at both brands when you get the time...and give me your opinion...and I will take your word on whatever opinion you have... I don't mind paying a little more as long as I know that im not gonna be getting hyped up junk....thank you for your patience.....SUB-ZERO

trutattoo13 · Jul 24, 2014

Honestly I'm not a expert on that I do plan on making my own panel and from what iv been told that. Cree is really good. And making ur own is a lot cheaper but I haven't even messed with LEDs yet. O would also check craigslist to see what LED's they have might save u a $100 or more

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