Newbie wants to make a small cabinet w/CFLs

chicknmuncher

chicknmuncher

Member
Looking for advice or links for a small (1 or 2 plant, personal use only) cabinet setup. stealth isnt really an issue but cost is. I'm thinking about hitting up canadian tire or walmart and just buy a small cab, then modify it from there rather then building 1. CFLs seem to be the the smartest lighting choice (heat, cost, size) and I could just paint the insides with flat white. The main problem im having is ventilation and wiring and odor control. I dont know how stinky one plant will be in this kinda setup, I dont mind a bit of odor, but definitely needs to be somewhat hidden from certain visitors I may get.
 
Xcon

Xcon

Active Member
chicknmuncher said:
Looking for advice or links for a small (1 or 2 plant, personal use only) cabinet setup. stealth isnt really an issue but cost is. I'm thinking about hitting up canadian tire or walmart and just buy a small cab, then modify it from there rather then building 1. CFLs seem to be the the smartest lighting choice (heat, cost, size) and I could just paint the insides with flat white. The main problem im having is ventilation and wiring and odor control. I dont know how stinky one plant will be in this kinda setup, I dont mind a bit of odor, but definitely needs to be somewhat hidden from certain visitors I may get.
Click to expand...
Alright bro, nice plans....

For low-budget CFL wiring, use stripped extension cords (wiring tutorial in my sig). For low-budget ventilation, use pc fans. For low-budget odor control, check this out... https://www.rollitup.org/grow-room-design-setup/99452-diy-febreze-odor-control-bucket.html
 
chicknmuncher

chicknmuncher

Member
@Xcon - thx for the wiring tutorial ... i didnt think it would be that easy. The pics in the odor control idea aren't there anymore but at least that gives me something to search.
@skinitti - gd pics ... gives me some ideas for a layout. i would love to see your finished box.
@everyone - nearest hydroponic store is 5 hours away from me. it would be worth the trip if i ever expand. right now walmart is my store.
 
chicknmuncher

chicknmuncher

Member
Ya i'll look in to it. i'm hoping i can find a Canadian site that way nothing i order has to cross a border. i'm probably being a little paranoid but i really want to be careful. any Canadians reading this ... lemme know of any good online stores ... i need a seed bank too.
 
Silversun

Silversun

Active Member
Better than stripped extension cords is a build a lamp kit or bottle lamp it (samething) they can be had for $6 at walmart (same price as an extension cord but without all of the work). Link below, it comes with a 8' cord and a E27 socket to attach to the cord. I am using two right now in my grow, works wonders.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/GE-Bottle-Lamp-Kit/16561522
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top