ALL CFL- RUBBERMAID GROW

[somedreamndigital]

Hello all! :thumbsup: This will be my 2nd grow using all cfls and a rubbermaid box setup. I have used close to the same format of Bodems construction but I did alter a few things.

I am also new to posting things here and I would like to show pictures of what I am doing, but im having a hard time posting pics, so bear with me.:rasta:

Before I start I would like to ask if I am posting this correctly and how would I get pictures for you guys to see this awesome grow in progress:hippy::hippy:

somedreamndigital Reviewed by somedreamndigital on 01-07-2008. ALL CFL- RUBBERMAID GROW Hello all! :thumbsup: This will be my 2nd grow using all cfls and a rubbermaid box setup. I have used close to the same format of Bodems construction but I did alter a few things. I am also new to posting things here and I would like to show pictures of what I am doing, but im having a hard time posting pics, so bear with me.:rasta: Before I start I would like to ask if I am posting this correctly and how would I get pictures for you guys to see this awesome grow in Rating: 5

[somedreamndigital]

OK ALL!!!!:wtf: I figured it out. NOW!!!

I have done so much research on growing, lighting, soil, types of green, temps etc etc that im ready to dive into this (for the second time) with everything I got.:thumbsup:

So to start us out I will be using two 30 gallon rubbermaid tubs.[IMG]F:\2nd grow - Box setup\Box Construction[/IMG]

[somedreamndigital]

Ok now I have my shit together. I will be using 2 30 gallon tubs for this grow. I got this idea from this fourm a while back. I think it was Bodem who inspired me to try a tub grow. These are the two tubs I will be using for this grow.http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...gallontubs.jpg

Also, I will be using all cfl's for the entire grow. I will start with 6 26watt cfls (1750 lumens a piece) and I will add 42 watt cfl's as I progress forward. Im hoping to yield enough to at least smoke and evaluate my skills (so, maybe an oz or something). This will be my second grow this year and Im hoping to learn more and more.

These pics are the light fixtures I will be using to support and power the cfls.

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...ghtsupport.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...htsupport1.jpg

As Bodem posted in previous post's these fixtures can be found at a Lowes or Menards. I picked these up at Menards and they were only $10 a piece! That's a hella deal.

The following pics are the basic construction of the tubs including mounting, wiring setups, the mylar tape installation and etc.

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...ghtfixture.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...hordspice1.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...chordspice.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...xwithlight.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...ortinstall.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h.../BoxSetup1.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...nd16gaugee.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...l/BoxSetup.jpg

These pics are showing you the fan I will be using to extract heat from the box. This was a cheap desktop fan I bought at Walmart for $5. I simply removed the stand and used the fan portion.

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...sandsetup1.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...sandsetup2.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...aninstall1.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...Daninstall.jpg

Now this is just the top portion of the box. I will be finishing the bottom of the box tonight and posting those pics tonight. In this setup I will not be using anytype of carbon filter for smell (like Bodem) because This box is setup far enough away from people.

[somedreamndigital]

I wanted to address this too. Dont pay attention to the dates displayed on the pics. I have an issue with this dam camera and the dates change everytime I charge the battery.lol.:jointsmile:

[Love2Chief]

hahah rubbermaids are great i started on my setup today.

[somedreamndigital]

:thumbsup: Also very easy to setup! Post some pics when you get done..:hippy:

[somedreamndigital]

Morning all:thumbsup: I figured I would post some pics of the remaining construction of my box. Here are some pics of the fan installed and running and the intake setup im using. I know this looks kind of stupid and cheap but it works.

However, I am concerned about the temps in this box. It seems to get pretty warm and fast. I understand it may be the cfl's im using. But what makes me noided is that I want to be able to leave this thing plugged in 24/24 for the fist part of my grow. But that heat issue kinda scares me as I dont want to leave for work in the morning only to return home to a burning house witht he police telling me it started from some weird setup in the basement.

Although I have done a lot of reading I would still like some input on my setup from some of you pro growers out there. I was thinking of adding another fan and a larger intake for better circulation. What do you guys think?

Anyway. Here are some more pics of the final assembly of the box and the intake I setup. Please give me your feedback,comment,suggestions!!!! I want to be a pro like some of the "big wigs" on the site.... Orange Man, Stinky Attic, Bodem just to name a few.

In the next day I will start my seedlings out in the box. I will be posting pics untill harvest so Im hoping to draw a crowd to my thread. I cant wait till you guys see this grow.

TAKE A LOOK AT MY PICS!!! ooooooo also I want to ask this. Where else could I post pics rather then photobucket? When I start posting my grow I really dont want it on there. I would prefer to have it setup like a lot of other threads I see on here where the pics are right there.! Ok now. Im done


http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...tinstall-1.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...FanInstall.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...FanMounted.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...anMounted2.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...Intaketube.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...tal/Intake.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h.../Poweredup.jpg
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[Bodom Children Of]

well done. the replication is uncanny, however, that tub will grow some damn weed. the lighter into the intake made me laugh. :thumbsup: can't wait to see some plants thriving in there. im no pro or big wig on the site... i merely spread information...good luck

[Balkey]

I'm sure its nice seeing your work duplicated Bodom. I supersized your tub MUHAHAHAA.

[cmasfca]

When writing a post you need to click "Go Advanced" if you are in the quick reply section then click the paper clip icon above the text box. From there it should be self explanatory. Do take heed of the picture size limits though