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!

camoxnhx Reviewed by camoxnhx on 05-24-2009. How to build a Cardboard CFL Box 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! Rating: 5

[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/y12...0/PICT0012.jpg
I Taped The Bottom and taped the top flap together (for the SSH)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...0/PICT0013.jpg
I wanted it big enough to fit 2 5 QUART pots and probly 2 more.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...0/PICT0014.jpg
Cut the top out of the other set of boxes for the top
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...0/PICT0015.jpg
Side view of the box With Mesurements
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One of the Holes Cut In the top for my 4 Inch exaust (adding more)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...0/PICT0017.jpg
Passsive Intake (Brings fresh air creating a "NEGITIVE" airflow)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...0/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/y12...0/PICT0019.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...0/PICT0022.jpg

The Duct for the top of the box "SIDES" (need 2)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...0/PICT0020.jpg

Top of the duct (TOP PORTION)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...0/PICT0021.jpg

Duct top and sides bolted (used 1/2" bolts and nuts)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...0/PICT0024.jpg


and to be continued....

[cornbread]

Cardboard - Stealth - International Cannagraphic Magazine Forums

[camoxnhx]

SO this is the inside of the box painted white
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...0/PICT0025.jpg

This is my light setup and reflector painteed white on the inside
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...0/PICT0026.jpg
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My Exaust Fans installed on the top
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...0/PICT0030.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...0/PICT0031.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...0/PICT0033.jpg
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The Box Finished
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...0/PICT0032.jpg

Lights On over plants
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...0/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....