How to build a Cardboard CFL Box

[camoxnhx]

What up everyone. So I thought I'd contribute something to the site. I went out and got some boxes and I'm rebuilding my grow box. Atm I'm taking pics of every step I take. Pics posted soon!

[Divestoned]

I've been thinking of switching to a cardboard box,but im not sure how to fit the 2- 4 foot hood's in there...:thumbsup:

Dive:stoned:

[camoxnhx]

So heres the box so far. I will get into detail when i install everything and ill show you the easyest way. pics are self explantory. any question fire away. i plan on finishing this tonight and if not the tomorrow but this will be very well detailed.

Why cant i post the pics here?

[headshake]

I've been thinking of switching to a cardboard box,but im not sure how to fit the 2- 4 foot hood's in there...:thumbsup:

Dive:stoned:


i think you are gonna need a cardboard fort, not a box!


-shake

[camoxnhx]

Im going to be working with a Passive Intake for the box

This is a 3 set of boxes from Staples cost $8.88USD
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/msisk8erbaker420/PICT0012.jpg
I Taped The Bottom and taped the top flap together (for the SSH)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/msisk8erbaker420/PICT0013.jpg
I wanted it big enough to fit 2 5 QUART pots and probly 2 more.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/msisk8erbaker420/PICT0014.jpg
Cut the top out of the other set of boxes for the top
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/msisk8erbaker420/PICT0015.jpg
Side view of the box With Mesurements
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/msisk8erbaker420/PICT0016.jpg
One of the Holes Cut In the top for my 4 Inch exaust (adding more)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/msisk8erbaker420/PICT0017.jpg
Passsive Intake (Brings fresh air creating a "NEGITIVE" airflow)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/msisk8erbaker420/PICT0018.jpg

So as i continue building and painting i will take pics of the step by step process.

[camoxnhx]

Top with 3 holes cut in and the bottom painted white (inside the box)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/msisk8erbaker420/PICT0019.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/msisk8erbaker420/PICT0022.jpg

The Duct for the top of the box "SIDES" (need 2)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/msisk8erbaker420/PICT0020.jpg

Top of the duct (TOP PORTION)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/msisk8erbaker420/PICT0021.jpg

Duct top and sides bolted (used 1/2" bolts and nuts)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/msisk8erbaker420/PICT0024.jpg


and to be continued....

[cornbread]

Cardboard - Stealth - International Cannagraphic Magazine Forums (http://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=122809)

[camoxnhx]

SO this is the inside of the box painted white
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/msisk8erbaker420/PICT0025.jpg

This is my light setup and reflector painteed white on the inside
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/msisk8erbaker420/PICT0026.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/msisk8erbaker420/PICT0027.jpg
http: //i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/msisk8erbaker420/PICT0029.jpg (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/msisk8erbaker420/PICT0029.jpg)

My Exaust Fans installed on the top
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/msisk8erbaker420/PICT0030.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/msisk8erbaker420/PICT0031.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/msisk8erbaker420/PICT0033.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/msisk8erbaker420/PICT0035.jpg

The Box Finished
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/msisk8erbaker420/PICT0032.jpg

Lights On over plants
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/msisk8erbaker420/PICT0034.jpg

[camoxnhx]

So for the bulbs they are 6 26 Watt CFLS (1600 Lumes each=9600Lumes) I got them at walmart.

[killa12345]

hey camo......are you flowering.....if not you are gonna wanna change some of them 2700k for some 6500k bulbs....

[camoxnhx]

I have 3 and 3 of daylight and warmlight. I'm sexing them atm but when I flower I'm going to use 10CFLs instead of 6

[camoxnhx]

So i was having some Medication i mean meditation time (lol) and from the size of this box i was thinking of either a 100w HPS or a 150w HPS. I have some extra cash that i was saving for the cannabis cup but i want to invest into something more then 7 days(i still plan on going next year with the wife). Now i dont know any reliable sites to get them from but i have seen both 100w and 150w HPS systems. any suggestions?

[fluid69]

So i was having some Medication i mean meditation time (lol) and from the size of this box i was thinking of either a 100w HPS or a 150w HPS. I have some extra cash that i was saving for the cannabis cup but i want to invest into something more then 7 days(i still plan on going next year with the wife). Now i dont know any reliable sites to get them from but i have seen both 100w and 150w HPS systems. any suggestions?
this ebay store link from the "el cheapo lighting guide" has some sweet deals. I was thinking of ordering one from them.

eBay Store - High Tech Garden Supply: DIGITAL GROW LIGHTS, 400 watt Grow Lights, 1,000 watt Grow Lights (http://stores.shop.ebay.com/High-Tech-Garden-Supply__W0QQ_armrsZ1)

[camoxnhx]

Thanks fluid! That link is the shit.

[fluid69]

yeah, I've been drooling over some HPS setups. I'd love to have that 600w with cool tube.

[MRDiff]

Nice. Im working on a diy lighting fixture for cfl. but this is cool

[camoxnhx]

Well hopefully I helped with your brainstorming. Anyone have any questions fire away :)

[Bluemysticboy]

this ebay store link from the "el cheapo lighting guide" has some sweet deals. I was thinking of ordering one from them.

eBay Store - High Tech Garden Supply: DIGITAL GROW LIGHTS, 400 watt Grow Lights, 1,000 watt Grow Lights (http://stores.shop.ebay.com/High-Tech-Garden-Supply__W0QQ_armrsZ1)

That site is sick!

[iambuterdtoast]

This may be late coming, but at least it will bump the thread.

This guide is truly epic, TRULY EPIC!!! I will be using this guide to create my CFL Grow box safely and looks really effective. I only want 2-3 plants, and that box is big enough to harvest from start to finish.

[camoxnhx]

This may be late coming, but at least it will bump the thread.

This guide is truly epic, TRULY EPIC!!! I will be using this guide to create my CFL Grow box safely and looks really effective. I only want 2-3 plants, and that box is big enough to harvest from start to finish.

i grew 4 plants from start to finish in this box. i did this thread a while ago and i have had good harvests out of this box. im glad that this thread has help because that was my goal. we all have to start some were my friend. welcome to the world of CANNA.COM!

[camoxnhx]

also instead of water bottles Homedepot has dryer duct for the passive intake and it cost like .30 cents USD for a 4 foot peice. works alot better and you can bend and move it to help with light leaks. when urs is done post the final result of your box here

[iambuterdtoast]

I still dont quite understand the ducting and passive intake, can you explain that a little more? I'm trying to figure out what to hook up to the passive intake, but i have most everything else figured out.

I have a 2 foot solid strip that has 4 outlets on it, and i want to connect a outlet-to-socket with a Y splitter, which will allow me to have up to 8 bulbs going at a time. I might have to modify the box design slightly for the type of fixture im using. Soon as my girl stops tripping about me spending 20 bucks on some shit ill be GTG.

[camoxnhx]

So what a PASSIVE INTAKE does is when the exhaust hole is bigger ( double the size perferibly ) then the intake hole it creates a NEGITIVE FLOW ( a breeze ) on the inside and will always make for fresh air intake. what works the charm is a 10 inch fan on the top instead of the computer fans . That will pum in crazy amount of air plus it has a speed regulator so u can ajust ur temps
by a few dergrees.

[camoxnhx]

But also get a smaller fan to blow around o the indside to help strengthen you plants stems to be able to support the buds

[iambuterdtoast]

thanks for the heads up, now if i were to make a carbon filter would i want that hooked up to the passive intake, right?

Also, my space does not seem to get too hot, so the fan size i might have to play around with. I think i can find an adjustable desk fan for the same price as computer case fans(fuckers are expensive).

[camoxnhx]

youd want to hook it up to your exhaust fans so that way its blown all the plants odors into the carbon filter out into the open room. i got that fan at walmart for 9 bucks. but yea once yours is done upload it here so others can see the final product.

[iambuterdtoast]

Ok so i did some hardcore thinking and was able to spray it all onto a piece of paper before it left my head. so hopefully tomorrow i will be able to go and purchase the rest of the pieces that i need for the box i wanted to make, and will be able to post prices and possibly what i did to make it.

I am hoping this isnt one of those :stoned: moments, and it actually works, but it sounds good... and i had like a math moment with ducting and it all kinda just clicked, so we shall see how the design turns out tomorrow. I should be able to get a chance to run to wally's. Also, later down the line, i am going to be making and using Bodom of Children's DIY - Carbon Filter found here:
http://boards.cannabis.com/grow-faqs/99371-diy-how-carbon-filter.html

Also found the materials for this were very inexpensive and the concept is spot on. So huge thanks to you Bodom for putting that out there buddy.

[camoxnhx]

yea BOC has some crazy knowledge when it comes to cannabis and DIY stuff. if you have any questions on the carbon filter ask him cause he knows what hes doing with the carbon filter. I dont need one but i for sure am gonna try to make one myself to some how attach it to my tent when it comes in.

[iambuterdtoast]

haha

[diablo24life]

ive seen all of ur set up pics. and u made some pretty big errors. u put alot of time into detail but ur common sense is lacking. dont use 26 watt cfls they suck, you need atleast 42 watts at 5000-6500 Kelvin, and u want about 4000 lumens. this is for EACH BULB. lumens are not the same as kelvin ur getting them mixed up. use all 6500 kelvin bulbs at a time for all of veg, then when u switch to 12/12 you use 42 watt 2700 kelvin cfls each with about 4000 lumens.

[silent leprechaun]

I've been thinking of switching to a cardboard box Dive:stoned:

Just the sound of this idea makes me cringe...

Cardboard boxes and hot lights... hmmmm.... hm...hmmmmmmmmmmm..... hmmmmmmmm..... hmm.....

[jdupe21]

Top with 3 holes cut in and the bottom painted white (inside the box)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/msisk8erbaker420/PICT0019.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/msisk8erbaker420/PICT0022.jpg

The Duct for the top of the box "SIDES" (need 2)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/msisk8erbaker420/PICT0020.jpg

Top of the duct (TOP PORTION)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/msisk8erbaker420/PICT0021.jpg

Duct top and sides bolted (used 1/2" bolts and nuts)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/msisk8erbaker420/PICT0024.jpg


and to be continued....


first off i wanna say that this looks awesome and that I'm going to be using this to make my box. I just have one question.. where exactly is the duct located I'm having trouble picturing it in my head? Thanks