1st Grow - Dual Cabinet System - Sour Diesel, Purple Urkel Kush

Isthisnametaken · #1 01-13-2009, 04:59 AM

Welcome to my grow. Been lurking these forums for awhile and finally decided to attempt my own grow box. Everything I have learned was from these forums as well as a book by Jorge Cervantes.

This will be a medical grow and will adhere to the laws in the state I live.

Here are my system specs:

64”W x 26”D x 66”T

1x - 400W HPS

2x - 85W Fluorescent Security Lighting 6500K

1x - 4” 171 CFM Fan

2x – Small Circulating Fan

2x – 4” Intake Fan

1x – Hydrofarm CO2 System

2x – Ebb & Flow Tray/Table

1x – ¼ HP Water Chiller

1x – DIY Bubble Cloner

1x – HO Airpump

Construction is at 95% and I have begun the grow.

Here is a recap of cabinet construction for anyone interested. You can also visit the cabinet construction thread.

Please do not post yet!

Isthisnametaken · #2 01-13-2009, 05:08 AM

These two old vending machines sparked the idea of actually attempting my own grow box. It was quite a bit of work to get these suckers clean.

I started by removing the right door and re-installing it upside down so it would open in the opposite direction of the left cabinet giving me full access to both cabinets without having to dodge a door. Then I bolted both of the cabinets together using 3/8 stainless hardware.

I then removed the shelving from the left cabinet and relocated the shelving in the right cabinet more towards the top.

I drilled and tapped ¼ holes for casters. 6 total. These cabinets are way too heavy to move around without them.

After that I cut the holes for the Cooltube exhaust and cabinet exhaust.

Isthisnametaken · #3 01-13-2009, 05:11 AM

Next on the list was to scrub these suckers down and give them a good coat of paint using an auto sprayer. I picked green J

After paint dried I installed some mylar that I had glued to bubble wrap. (As an after thought, I think I should have installed some more heavy duty insulation under the mylar).

Then I threw some rubber mat on the floor of the cabinets.

Isthisnametaken · #4 01-13-2009, 05:18 AM

Then it was on to install the lighting. 400W HPS and some HO Fluorescents.

I installed two small fans on the cooltube. These guys keep the light cool to the touch.

Isthisnametaken · #5 01-13-2009, 05:22 AM

Now for the exhaust fan and ducting. I also installed some 6” flexible ducting in the back of the cabinet that will be hooked to a window A/C unit.

Isthisnametaken · #6 01-13-2009, 05:26 AM

For the electrical panel I used ¾ melamine. 4 digital timers will take care of majority of the cabinet functions.

Isthisnametaken · #7 01-13-2009, 05:31 AM

Then I installed a Hydrofarm CO2 system that a friend gave me. The system was installed in both cabinets and a valve was placed in the vegetative cabinet in the event I want more CO2 to go to the flowering cabinet.

Isthisnametaken · #8 01-13-2009, 05:35 AM

I found these trays and reservoirs at a restaurant supply store. They fit well in the cabinet and have a very low overall height. I saved more than 8” going with these rather than Rubbermaid bins. These however were very expensive.

Isthisnametaken · #9 01-13-2009, 05:37 AM

Here is the Bubble cloner. Super easy to put together. Found all parts at Home Depot (except the air pump).

Isthisnametaken · #10 01-13-2009, 05:40 AM

And finally here is the irrigation system I put together. I can mix everything outside the cabinet and then fill the reservoirs via gravity. I also have a small pump that empties the reservoirs. I will use RO water as the municipal water in my area has a very high ppm.

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