Stelthy's 600W Hps Project! (New-Cab)

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I also bought a high quality time switch, just short of 20 Quid and I still want 2 more lol I can make do with the ones I have for now but I'll look to get these later in the month :) - STELTHY :leaf:
 

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I also got 2 of these water heaters, they are awesome very small so Perfect for putting in both my res tanks :) and they are 100% water proof - Good times :) Now I can control the nuit/res temps and hopefully keep them both at around 21oC - STELTHY :leaf:
 

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I also got these Thermo-stickers for the res tanks, I know I have digital ones already but whilst buying the water heaters (above) I thought it would be rude not to :) - STELTHY :leaf:
 

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I am now going to install some of this stuff but will add more and pics etc tommoz hope you like the update - STELTHY :leaf:
 

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Ok no more new pics to upload yet but I have installed the Res. Heaters all I had to do was extend the 2-core wire to reach the top of the unit, set them to 21oC and plug them in..job done they are currently heating up and have so far the nuit. Res. has risen from 12oC upto about 15/16oC so with a bit of luck in half hour or so they should be hitting at least 20oC I'll keep my fingers crossed for 21oC then its just a case of waiting for the seed/s to germinate, I still need to re-fuse the 2 120W bar heaters but after that I can take it easy for a few days :) I have ordered a few things on E-Bay so when they turn up I'll update again...Hopefully soon :) - STELTHY :leaf:
 

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Ok I left the res. Temp check until this morning.... I've just looked at my digital thermometer readings and they are consistent both at 20.4oC I could tweek them to get 21oc but Iam happy with that its only point 5 or so out and that's nothing :) ...I must add those water heaters are the tits ...I strongly recommend them to all hydro growers in cold. Climates - STELTHY :leaf:
 

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its the lambo of vegg cabs. just when i think its done. WAMMO!! more goodies......this is by far the most interesting thread im subbed for.
Hi dude, The wait is almost over in a couple of weeks the unit (SHOULD) be done! I' am on the edge of my seat now the res temps are almost perfect... I'll be starting my 1st trial grow with a 250w MH and flowering with a 250W HPS then my second grow I will utilize my 400W lamps ...and so on, glad you like my thread, as I always say more to come :) - STELTHY :leaf:
 

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LOL I couldn't resist.. Here's some pics of another little upgrade :) The Perspex tinted window for the CCTV installation, I woke up this morning confident that I could drill the Perspex without cracking it...I took the advice of some worker dude at my local hardware store, He told me to use 'Metal' drill bits in stages...start with a very small drill bit..and wet the area with water..(I used spit lol) and work up through the different sized bits until you have the sized holes you desire. I had to hold down the Perspex firmly to stop the stuff climbing the bit (A flaw that often happens - and leaves the craftsman in fits of rage :) ) So that what I did and managed 4, well 8 holes (4 holes in each piece) perfect for a decent sized nut n bolt :) - STELTHY :leaf:
 

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Just read through this whole journal...amazing work so far. Cant wait to see some buds
Thanks man, I look forward to seeing some beautiful ladies offering up their buds too, well...I've started so in 3 months we should be seeing some (fingers crossed) :) - STELTHY :leaf:
 

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Here's all the stuff I need to get started with applying the tint, The Perspex comes with a white protective film on both sides...This needs to be removed and the Perspex needs to be polished, I used kitchen towel and a tad bit of tap water, any loose plastic around the drilled holes needs to be removed :) - STELTHY :leaf:
 

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I used the 2nd piece of Perspex to cut out the correct sized piece of dark smoked tinted film, then removed the protective layers of film from that piece too., I left .5cm around the outside so its easy to trim after the film sticks and the water dries, I used an ultra sharp scalpal courtesy of my local grow shop - STELTHY :leaf:
 

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After the tints been applied, Its a good idea to spray the non sticky side of the applied tint with water, and use a credit card or simerllar to sqeegee? out the air/water bubbles, I started in the middle and worked to the outside edges slowly rotating the card left in a circle :) and vola:) no air bubbles and a perfect finish! - STELTHY :leaf:
 

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Then I turned the Perspex tint-side down on a dry surface, and applied firm pressure to hold the tint in place (when its just been applied the film can still slip!), Then I took the scalpel and cut in line with the edge of the Perspex screens, this creates a profesh like finish... I am going to let the applied tint dry for a few hours and in that time visit another little hardware store to find some suitable nuts, bolts and washers...nice rust resistant silver ones I hope :) Black n Chrome always looks great more updates this afternoon :) - STELTHY :leaf:
 

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But saying that if I find black nuts, bolts and washers that could make it look more 'STEALTH' hmm tough call I'll see whats available :) - STELTHY :leaf:
 

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I just got back from the shops, I bought some stuff, I bought LOL a toilet roll holder (colour coded) :) to hold some TP incase of a spillege etc and I can clean it up quick :) I bought some 'No More Nails Tape' to seal the CCTV windows in place and to illiminate any dust from getting in between the Perspex, and I changed my nuit want EC reader over foir a new one free of charge since my other one only lasted me 1 grow, so that was good of them at the store and lastly some nuts n bolts etc to fix the Perspex windows in place - Ps/ sorry about the shit pic I thought I rotated it before uploading it, nevermind - STELTHY :leaf:
 

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Ah the sweet smell of success :) Tinted Perspex window insulated and installed :) Yep! you guest it I chose black nuts n bolts etc to keep it lookin' more Stealth! - STELTHY :leaf:
 

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At the bottom right I have my new nuitrient EC/PPM wand (green) and top left I have my new TP holder for cleaning up spills as and when they happen, its always good to clean as you go, even more so to keep things sterile in the grow-room :) - STELTHY :leaf:
 
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