jaydas grow box

jayda · 10-11-2002, 06:26 AM

ok ppl its about to begin, now ....
should i use ply wood or MDF?

im sure mdf has nasty stuff which could ignight it it gets too hot, but should i just use ply wood to use on the back of the draws and to fill the gaps?

im Joining the two drawers so i have more height.
i will have to add a new more stronger back and front

so what materials should i use?

THELONERANGER · 10-11-2002, 06:56 AM

Wood is good..ply..Just make vents.. What kind of lite do you have ?? and what else?

jayda · 10-11-2002, 07:13 AM

A Jb Ballast for my 250W Venture lighting hps globe.

im buying the materials tommrow.
so i might just get pine. cheap and solid.

mesurments are

this is the "inside" of the box. add about 1cm for the thickness.

height
113cm ( 44.5 inche )

with
54.5cm ( 21.5 inche )

depth
41cm (16.2 inch )

Im also picking up a few things. a fish tank pump , some air stones. a few gromits. some net pots ( and medium )
white spray paint. looking at some fans. just gonna build the actually box first,

i was thinking about the door ..or the fake front draws.
you know how u have them grabbing metal and plastic things on your cubbard, to hold the door shut, i was gonna add one in each corner of the front peice just for easy access and more 'stealth'

i also gotta figue out my lighting scheam soon too. brand new 250W Hps get up. (reflector and all..but limmited space so might just custom make one .

might try this "KoolTube" if i can find the parts.

gneugen · 10-14-2002, 05:24 PM

From what I know about subwoofer installations (a motley group of growers we have here :P) MDF board is cheap.. fairly sturdy.. but absorbs water well ;( With a little spill in your box you could have troubles not to mention humidity buildups you'll have. I'd advise some BC plywood (1/2 inch) as that is what I just bought today and cut up ( !!! :-D) Its strong and > MDF as far as water protection. I think its a bit stronger too but im not sure. Good luck with your box, and the grow of course ;p.

--gneugen--

jayda · 10-16-2002, 12:37 AM

cheers buddy. i got some 7mm buillders ply, i got it all build, now im just getting my bubbler in. cut the pots and get my rock wool and pebbles

jayda · 10-19-2002, 04:26 AM

only 3 for now, but u get the picture.
comment, questions . cheers

jayda · 10-19-2002, 04:27 AM

box without front. and tubb in it.

jayda · 10-19-2002, 04:30 AM

3rd n last one for now, add more when i fix her up a bit. here u can see it with the front on , but still without the draws screwed on, i cant wait for it to be totaly finished and to gegin my grow.

gneugen · 10-19-2002, 01:54 PM

Internet was down for a bit.. didn't get to check up on the site ;p. Your box is looking great! I see a stained finish on the side pieces (from waht the picture shows) and I am simply curious if you plan to make any changes to the front of your box

It looks great though as I am a sucker for grow boxes to boot heh. Have fun gettin' started and be safe. Good luck!

EDIT: Too stoned to read ;( I see now that you're putting drawers on it so it's certainly gonna be stealthy!! Good job with it man.

--gneugen--

jayda · 10-20-2002, 12:26 AM

thankz for the reply, just seems that most ppl just wanna read or look at pics

yeah im gonna put on them draws soon , and finish building my bubbler. i have to figure out my timer system after that.

i have 2 small solor powered fans that to me seem to be greate , ciao

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