Zaskar09 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Hi all, Since this will be my first grow and I plan on mostly growing outdoors (when the seasons allow) I didn’t really want to spend money on a tent. I decided to build a cabinet with stuff I had lying around. The only thing I bought for this build is the light. It’s not quite done, I still need to build the doors, seal the joints, paint, tidy wiring and install ducting (which I’ll also have to buy). Size: 1m x 1.4m x 1.7m Construction: Steel angle iron (repurposed shelving), 3mm Masonite (white one side, left overs from kitchen redo, that’s what’s on the back of your cupboards), Active exhaust (6” bathroom ceiling fan, my wife complained it’s too loud for the bathroom), passive inlet (for now, I’ll see what the temps do), 600w HID light (magnetic ballast, outside cabinet), I reinforced the roof with a few planks so it doubles as extra storage space. I built it in an outside store room, the room has a corrugated roof with a ceiling and it’s shaded by a big tree. It’s always a bit cooler in there than anywhere else on the property. Let me know if you have any suggestions. This wasn’t supposed to be a stealth build, I know it looks suspicious af. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeS Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 dodgy or not, you are so lucky to have that kind of space available. Good on you bro, nice size space. I like it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat999 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Very nice bru. Loving the DIY. Post them pics when you're done so we can seeSent from my G3312 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bos Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Cool man, liking the diy. Keep posting progress pics.Sent from my SM-A500F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaskar09 Posted May 14, 2019 Author Share Posted May 14, 2019 @Pat999 @Bospatrollie2 Will do, will probably only get around to it over the weekend again though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaskar09 Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share Posted May 16, 2019 Got some work done, baby is sleeping so I can’t cut the paneling for the doors. That’ll have to wait for the weekend. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaskar09 Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 Doors are on, still need to do some light proofing 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420SA Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Looks good dude she'll do you alright as long as you cant get the ventilation sorted. Exhaust is on the roof right? Where is your passive intake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaskar09 Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, 420SA said: Looks good dude she'll do you alright as long as you cant get the ventilation sorted. Exhaust is on the roof right? Where is your passive intake? Thanks, I think it should work. Exhaust is on the roof (6inch, 240m3/h - works out to all the air inside replaced every 30 seconds), venting outside so not in the same room. Passive intakes will be located on the side panel that you see when the doors are open (4 x (15cm x 15cm) holes, obviously as close to the bottom as possible), this gives me an intake:exhaust ratio of 5:1 which I believe is optimal? That side there’s about 20cm between the cabinet and a wall so that’s the side I’m the least worried about light getting in/out. Edited May 17, 2019 by Zaskar09 Changed my mind as to location of passive intakes 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat999 Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 That fan sounds pretty beefy, should be good for sure. Have you thought about what you'll use to light proof it?? Sent from my G3312 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaskar09 Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Pat999 said: That fan sounds pretty beefy, should be good for sure. Have you thought about what you'll use to light proof it?? Sent from my G3312 using Tapatalk The majority of the light coming through now is: 1. Below the doors where I still need to add “trim”. 2. Between the doors and the side panels is a slight gap caused by the hinges, I still need to add “weatherproofing?” (That foam stuff that comes on a roll with a sticky side). I’ll also add that around the door frame for a tighter seal against the “trim”. 3. Some pop rivets that pulled through, top and bottom where side panels joins floor/ceiling and where the door paneling is attached - aluminum tape. 4. I have no idea how to make the passive intakes light proof, but I don’t think it’s going to be too much of an issue. Edited May 17, 2019 by Zaskar09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat999 Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Could always look at some panda film and a roll or two of ductape. The panda is pretty good reflective wise and it'll keep that light inside and the kak outside. Sent from my G3312 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jland Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 For passive intakes you could look at your local plumbing store for some 90' bends . two bends and a short straight between them painted black inside. The bends facing opposite direction + black paint should give you a light trap on your passive intake. Sent from my VTR-L09 using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat999 Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 For passive intakes you could look at your local plumbing store for some 90' bends . two bends and a short straight between them painted black inside. The bends facing opposite direction + black paint should give you a light trap on your passive intake. Sent from my VTR-L09 using TapatalkPVC 100mm pipe should be dandy. I love seeing people build their own setup. Probably cause that's how I startedSent from my G3312 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StickyMan Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 nice build, mine is 'similar' in that its also in an outside room, mine looks way more suspicious though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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