Frawsti
Active Member
Hi! I'm fixing to start my second grow, I just ordered the seeds. Before I start, first I'd like to give full credit to Penyajo, for his box is what inspired this.
I'll be using 10 60w (300w "equivalent") CFL's on a power strip with Y connectors, they are just currently preoccupied with my first grow.
I've got three fans hooked to independent power sources to be running 24/7. I'm not really positive as to if they will keep the case cool enough, nor whether i should have one facing out and the other two in. There are carbon filters attached to the outsides of the fans as well.
The entire case is lined in reflective insulation, which is another reason i believe it might be too hot. What's the ideal temp range?
All computer parts were removed, the metal plating was also removed (pain in the ass).
Parts:
Old FULL tower computer case & two fans - Scrap Yard $1.70
1 fan - Radio shack $9.99
3x Batterys and adaptors for fans - Radio shack ~$11
Reflective insulation - Lowes $12
Tupperware bucket - Walmart $2
Total - $36.69
Any changes I should make? As well as any ideas to keep heat down.
![comp (1).jpg](/data/attachments/1357/1357491-3672190a12ddb1204628fad86cd4cb47.jpg)
![comp (3).jpg](/data/attachments/1357/1357490-32e556a5a7ddf68b64ebd13db2cb3afb.jpg)
![comp (2).jpg](/data/attachments/1357/1357489-4245b55d58aaa3e9727d5647790b5669.jpg)
I'll be using 10 60w (300w "equivalent") CFL's on a power strip with Y connectors, they are just currently preoccupied with my first grow.
I've got three fans hooked to independent power sources to be running 24/7. I'm not really positive as to if they will keep the case cool enough, nor whether i should have one facing out and the other two in. There are carbon filters attached to the outsides of the fans as well.
The entire case is lined in reflective insulation, which is another reason i believe it might be too hot. What's the ideal temp range?
All computer parts were removed, the metal plating was also removed (pain in the ass).
Parts:
Old FULL tower computer case & two fans - Scrap Yard $1.70
1 fan - Radio shack $9.99
3x Batterys and adaptors for fans - Radio shack ~$11
Reflective insulation - Lowes $12
Tupperware bucket - Walmart $2
Total - $36.69
Any changes I should make? As well as any ideas to keep heat down.
![comp (1).jpg](/data/attachments/1357/1357491-3672190a12ddb1204628fad86cd4cb47.jpg)
![comp (3).jpg](/data/attachments/1357/1357490-32e556a5a7ddf68b64ebd13db2cb3afb.jpg)
![comp (2).jpg](/data/attachments/1357/1357489-4245b55d58aaa3e9727d5647790b5669.jpg)