Stelthy's 600W Hps Project! (New-Cab)

Next job I need to get busy modding the top door, I need to use 2 types of sound proofing, cut in 3 fan holes, and a CCTV TV window+ perspex screen and tint, Then I need to install the 3 CPU fans to complete the air exchange system for cooling the ballast and as before with the back wire them all together an attach to another transformer plug I will buy a handle to lift the front top door (either chrome or black) undecided probably black though to keep the unit stealth looking.. but I'll see I want to get some plastic 'L' shaped light blocking strips to fit to the top of the 2 main doors, I already installed the blocking strips but there is a hair-line glimpse of light that can be seen near the door magnets and by installing the 'l' strips this will put a stop to light leakages once and for all I plan to reinforce the door hinges with out side as well as inside hinges. I need a handful of black lock n hasps to keep the unit secure ..(away from my daughters exploring fingers) this will be in her best interests and also keep to a stealth theme I still have a bunch of wiring to get out the way and plan to do this today! I also plan to get busy with a sanding block and a roller and black gloss paint this will instantly make this project a lot more proffesional to the eye!

I am also toying with the idea of getting a new 6" cool tube, I plan to keep the top reflector, and add a dual lamp cool tube in there to give an all round better coverage of light, I am unsure if I'll need a second set of ballasts but if need be then I will get them, this means not only is MH and HPS able to run at the same time, but instead of say running single 250W, 400W and 600W respectivly by doubling them up it means my 'ultimate- stealth cab' will be able to run either 250W/500W, 400W/800W or 600W/1200W , I am doubtful that I would get away with running 1200W in this unit with out the in-line fan going fucking mental but the 500W and 800W setups are definatly an option.

But at this stage I may curb the idea of a 600W cab and run a dual 250W setup so thats 100W less and then later on down the line upstage the lighting etc....Just idea's for now what do you think?

Right gotta start work on this unit now more updates coming soon - STELTHY

that cab is done bro! put that thing on auto pilot.

RastaMonsta said:

that cab is done bro! put that thing on auto pilot.

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Nah not quite man got a final shopping list to write up later today. I like to go all out, so it should be almost perfect both inside and out! But it IS in it's final stages now...I ran a temp test with the 250W MH and had the in-line fan running at its minimal speed, (and quietest) and left it running for 5 hours... the ambient temp was only 20.7... I still havent installed the carbon air filter propperly and still need to attach the odorsoc then I'll run the 250w MH again to compare temps and configure the fan, then I need to run the same temp tests for the 400W and 600W, and will defo have to run new temp tests if I DO choose to run a new twin lamp 6" tube anyhow keep watching - STELTHY

MAN!!

The next Cabinet we build, we will be striving for your level of detail!! Great work man and thanks for all the help along the way.

I've decided I am going to sand down and paint my cupboards face side, tommoz, I also decided to remove and fill the old handles so I can put all matching new ones on once I've decorated I took my hammer to the shitty old handles and prized them off with an old screw driver - STELTHY

Here I have removed a majority of the old handles I'll sand down the whole unit and also the remains of the handle area, before painting.. I will fill them with filler after I have painted the unit because I am going to cover the area with anti finger mark plates, if thats what they are called ? lol. - STELTHY

I will need 2 more of these fans and a transformer plug, but will have to wait a few days... oh and before painting I will need to cut 3 holes in the ballast section and a square for the CCTV then its all systems go... But tommoz is the day - STELTHY

CabinetBuds said:

MAN!!

The next Cabinet we build, we will be striving for your level of detail!! Great work man and thanks for all the help along the way.

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That a good thing if there's one thing I've learnt & there's many lol, attention to detail, is an upmost importance, I am glad you are still liking my project, I enjoy helping people where I can too and am glad in many ways people have learn't from the things I have written I am looking forward to sanding and painting the cupboard tommoz it should SHOULD lol look really amazing... I hope so anyway, I will add my final shopping list after I have completed the painting etc. I am very pleased with my results so far - STELTHY

I've drawn out the fan holes and the rectangle on the bottom left is the window for the CCTV - STELTHY

Its that time again, my trusty hole saw is ready to munch some holes - STELTHY

The ballast cooling unit is ready to be tested.. Depending on the amount of air flow will determine whether or not I will need to use 3 more CPU fans to blow out the warm passing air - STELTHY

Happy day! The rear fans work hard enough for me not to have to bother installing front CPU fans... Thus saving me a good 40 Quid Nice! - STELTHY

That there is some good air flow - STELTHY

Also I have just cut in the CCTV window with my jigsaw cutter I know have to sand the whole unit and even up any dodge lines etc - STELTHY

After sanding and a lick of paint this unit will start to look very profesh! I still have other jobs to do but am gonna nip out for a few pints etc with some mates and chill for a few hours in the sun.

This is gonna look nice UPDATES coming soon - STELTHY

Nice! just had to dismantle one exactly the same at my house, hope it works as well as mine did!

Damn that shit looks tight.Ill rep you when i can gotta spread the love but its coming along nice.
So did you decide if you were going with 2x 250s mh and hps or 2x 400s either way its gonna be amazing to watch.The way you got this planned out i know something will come out good.Hey why not just throw the led in as well.

I just built my cab and everythings cool except The open bulb is hot on materials and is heating the cab itself up. Im currently thinking of a solution. Might just need a bigger cab or IDK what. No where near as nice as yours stealth. Im on the hunt for cooltube now.

stelthy said:

After sanding and a lick of paint this unit will start to look very profesh! I still have other jobs to do but am gonna nip out for a few pints etc with some mates and chill for a few hours with in the sun.

This is gonna look nice UPDATES coming soon - STELTHY

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holy shit!!! i can jack off to this pic !! it looks like heaven. your the fucking man bro!!!

Dude !!!!!!!!!! that is sick as !! fk yea. perfect man !!

i wish i had that !!!. peace bro

good luck.