Number216
Active Member
Hey everyone. I have been working on a grow cab for the past month. Shit has been kinda slow, especially funds, so its taken longer than expected. I promised pics a while back on a different thread but shit was going so slow I didnt think you wanted to see a half assed shit cab. But now this babe is done. With all of the main components installed, it is ready to be put to use. It isnt 100% yet but its functional. As always, feel free to give your input on anything that you feel that might improve the cab. Anyways ENOUGH WORDS. On to the pictures.
Here is the box. It is a vanity I got off Home Depot with plywood to cover the top where the sink should go. It was cheap and not too big which was perfect.
These are the lights I got so far. Those are (2) 30W 5000k CFL's on the bottom. The ones on top are 14W.
I got 2 PC fans for ventilation. I hooked them up to a 13.5v adapter so they blow some good air. Probably will get bigger ones in the future but for now this is what I have. I got one for intake one for exhaust.
A nice thermometer I got from Home Depot. It comes with a hygrometer too which will come in handy.
Spare bulbs that I have are another 14W and "big daddy", which is a 68W. Originally I wanted the 68W to be my main light but I am not too sure of how. I will explain further with the next picture.
This is what I got for my lights. Just a regular power strip. Now the problem I am having is that the power strip has 5 outlets. But the 68W is really big. Its not just long its wide too. So in order for me to be able to fit the 68W and the (2) 30W without compromising grow space, they have to be horizontal and they are quite close to the top of the box. I am afraid that the heat from the bulbs could ignite the wood or something. If I'm being stupid please let me know. I would just rather be safe than sorry until someone with a bit more knowledge than me can instruct me.
So there you have it. That is my box. Another thing I have been considering is that the walls need to be painted flat white. I am too broke to afford mylar, and the Home Depot over here doesnt stock mylar tape (which is surprising as fuck to me, I mean, ITS HOME DEPOT) But due to my lack of funds, I cant buy the paint just yet. I just want to know if shit will work like this for the meantime. So far I just have 1 seedling that just sprouted yesterday so reflection SHOULDNT be that big of an issue.
Anyways I hope you enjoyed it. Feel free to comment and happy growing!
Here is the box. It is a vanity I got off Home Depot with plywood to cover the top where the sink should go. It was cheap and not too big which was perfect.
These are the lights I got so far. Those are (2) 30W 5000k CFL's on the bottom. The ones on top are 14W.
I got 2 PC fans for ventilation. I hooked them up to a 13.5v adapter so they blow some good air. Probably will get bigger ones in the future but for now this is what I have. I got one for intake one for exhaust.
A nice thermometer I got from Home Depot. It comes with a hygrometer too which will come in handy.
Spare bulbs that I have are another 14W and "big daddy", which is a 68W. Originally I wanted the 68W to be my main light but I am not too sure of how. I will explain further with the next picture.
This is what I got for my lights. Just a regular power strip. Now the problem I am having is that the power strip has 5 outlets. But the 68W is really big. Its not just long its wide too. So in order for me to be able to fit the 68W and the (2) 30W without compromising grow space, they have to be horizontal and they are quite close to the top of the box. I am afraid that the heat from the bulbs could ignite the wood or something. If I'm being stupid please let me know. I would just rather be safe than sorry until someone with a bit more knowledge than me can instruct me.
So there you have it. That is my box. Another thing I have been considering is that the walls need to be painted flat white. I am too broke to afford mylar, and the Home Depot over here doesnt stock mylar tape (which is surprising as fuck to me, I mean, ITS HOME DEPOT) But due to my lack of funds, I cant buy the paint just yet. I just want to know if shit will work like this for the meantime. So far I just have 1 seedling that just sprouted yesterday so reflection SHOULDNT be that big of an issue.
Anyways I hope you enjoyed it. Feel free to comment and happy growing!