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earth girl · #16 (**permalink**) 08-01-2003, 10:44 PM

Just like you said, HJ, scrog. I had a couple of sturdy cardboard boxes, within was 18"sq. by 3', outter was 33"x36'x 45". Those dimensions were chance, but proved serendipitous. So I cut a large door in the inner, spray painted the inside with white paint, (later I repainted, then laid space blanket smoothly to the wet paint, because flat white wasn't much help with fluros.) I used a squat round container on a plantdolly, and the fitted trellis allowed for easy access with a carefully declawed 10" gap. 4 dismounted tubes hung in the corner gaps, and a multitude of Circle lights(so hi-tech, back then.) hung down the center in bouquets and arrays They were already here, so I made do. It was time and labor intensive, and just an experiment to see if? I have no need to practice stealth within my own mess kit, (to mix a few metaphores...) My landlord is aware, sympathetic, and lackidaisicaly unconcerned what might ultimately happen to this old property, should I prove indiscrete or careless. But! if I couldn't grow without permission, I wouldn't sneak behind him, either. I'd hate to lose my lovely private shelter, however decrepit, by practicing deceit to repay kindness. I can buy plenty of pot for the privilage to sleep comfy and safe, and peacefully.
All of you! stay safe and well... grow in peace. eg

hippie john · #17 (**permalink**) 08-02-2003, 03:24 AM

hey EG, this setup you speak of sounds great. i love using cardboard, i dont know why. i think its because its cheap and easy to work with. card board and duct tape, thats all i need to make a good box. i would use a carboard box more than 2 grows though, cause the humidity gets to the cardboard

earth girl · #18 (**permalink**) 08-02-2003, 09:24 PM

{8^D

hippie john · #19 (**permalink**) 08-03-2003, 12:13 AM

sweet, know any good places to find scrap wood?

ouncyboy · #20 (**permalink**) 08-03-2003, 10:31 AM

Cardboard and heat just scares me to much i wouldnt be able to sleep i like to use plaster board for little boxes as its easy to cut and can be taped together just like cardboard but its also fire resistant,its so easy to cut vent holes e.c.t.

earth girl · #21 (**permalink**) 08-03-2003, 07:50 PM

High ya, ouncyboy,
Fire is a major concern of mine. I live in an ancient structure that is mostly kindling waiting for an excuse.
With every new setup, or piece of equipment, my first concideration is heat buildup in fixtures, wiring and/or materiale. Physical checks every few hours for the first few days, and a bedtime check in purpetuity. Always check for heat from the wall around the outlet, the length of the cord, any auxillaries, such as timers, fans, etc. Always make sure devices are rated for your planned amount of draw, and include a powersurge protection bar.
But cardboard and fluoros was not much of an excercize for my anxiety.
Maybe, if I'd had wallboard needing recycled, I'd have used it! I'll keep my mind's eye open...

Hippie John, I live in a heap of scrap lumber! Come on down! lol lol
Earth girl lives to recycle: creating new from old, function from rejection, growth from death, and so on, and so on, and doobee doobee do...

hippie john · #22 (**permalink**) 08-04-2003, 09:50 AM

yeah, i dont think a properly cooled 70 or 150w HPS is going t be much of a fire hazard

bubblegum_man20 · #23 (**permalink**) 08-04-2003, 08:45 PM

the best deal for your bucks is emergency blankits they look just like mylar but they are only 2 buck a piece and can be found at most large stores good luck

bubblegum_man20 · #24 (**permalink**) 08-04-2003, 08:51 PM

old piece i have around

bubblegum_man20 · #25 (**permalink**) 08-04-2003, 08:52 PM

here is a new one you can see my web cam in it (wed cam is junk)

hippie john · #26 (**permalink**) 08-05-2003, 04:29 AM

yeah, i'm gonna grab some this week

bubblegum_man20 · #27 (**permalink**) 08-05-2003, 03:11 PM

yeah they are cheap and a little duct tape and your set to go with poorman's mylar good luck

pyro2005 · #28 (**permalink**) 08-06-2003, 10:57 PM

Hippie John: you can sometimes find scrap wood at your local dump that is in good condition, or build sites for houses sometimes have leftover wood that they sometimes let you have.

hippie john · #29 (**permalink**) 08-08-2003, 09:45 AM

yeah, i always scope out job sites where their building houses

maxgmorris · #30 (**permalink**) 06-08-2009, 02:23 AM

does anyone know how to hook up the computer fans the only ones i can find are dc and i dont want to do anything wrong and start a fire or something thanks

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#16 (permalink) 08-01-2003, 10:44 PM
earth girl Vermicultural Embassy Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Mojave, CA Posts: 221	the art of miniture grows Just like you said, HJ, scrog. I had a couple of sturdy cardboard boxes, within was 18"sq. by 3', outter was 33"x36'x 45". Those dimensions were chance, but proved serendipitous. So I cut a large door in the inner, spray painted the inside with white paint, (later I repainted, then laid space blanket smoothly to the wet paint, because flat white wasn't much help with fluros.) I used a squat round container on a plantdolly, and the fitted trellis allowed for easy access with a carefully declawed 10" gap. 4 dismounted tubes hung in the corner gaps, and a multitude of Circle lights(so hi-tech, back then.) hung down the center in bouquets and arrays They were already here, so I made do. It was time and labor intensive, and just an experiment to see if? I have no need to practice stealth within my own mess kit, (to mix a few metaphores...) My landlord is aware, sympathetic, and lackidaisicaly unconcerned what might ultimately happen to this old property, should I prove indiscrete or careless. But! if I couldn't grow without permission, I wouldn't sneak behind him, either. I'd hate to lose my lovely private shelter, however decrepit, by practicing deceit to repay kindness. I can buy plenty of pot for the privilage to sleep comfy and safe, and peacefully. All of you! stay safe and well... grow in peace. eg __________________ Promote global worming. It's all about recycling! (Visualize whirled peas...)

#17 (permalink) 08-02-2003, 03:24 AM
hippie john Old School Stoner Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Earth Posts: 3,822	hey EG, this setup you speak of sounds great. i love using cardboard, i dont know why. i think its because its cheap and easy to work with. card board and duct tape, thats all i need to make a good box. i would use a carboard box more than 2 grows though, cause the humidity gets to the cardboard __________________ Cheap Grow Supplies \|\|\| Grow Box Design Guide Save a tree, wipe your ass with a spotted owl.

#18 (permalink) 08-02-2003, 09:24 PM
earth girl Vermicultural Embassy Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Mojave, CA Posts: 221	Yo, Hippie John, Recycling is my 2nd nature {8^D __________________ Promote global worming. It's all about recycling! (Visualize whirled peas...)

#19 (permalink) 08-03-2003, 12:13 AM
hippie john Old School Stoner Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Earth Posts: 3,822	sweet, know any good places to find scrap wood? __________________ Cheap Grow Supplies \|\|\| Grow Box Design Guide Save a tree, wipe your ass with a spotted owl.

#20 (permalink) 08-03-2003, 10:31 AM
ouncyboy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 23	Cardboard and heat just scares me to much i wouldnt be able to sleep i like to use plaster board for little boxes as its easy to cut and can be taped together just like cardboard but its also fire resistant,its so easy to cut vent holes e.c.t.

#21 (permalink) 08-03-2003, 07:50 PM
earth girl Vermicultural Embassy Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Mojave, CA Posts: 221	fear of fire High ya, ouncyboy, Fire is a major concern of mine. I live in an ancient structure that is mostly kindling waiting for an excuse. With every new setup, or piece of equipment, my first concideration is heat buildup in fixtures, wiring and/or materiale. Physical checks every few hours for the first few days, and a bedtime check in purpetuity. Always check for heat from the wall around the outlet, the length of the cord, any auxillaries, such as timers, fans, etc. Always make sure devices are rated for your planned amount of draw, and include a powersurge protection bar. But cardboard and fluoros was not much of an excercize for my anxiety. Maybe, if I'd had wallboard needing recycled, I'd have used it! I'll keep my mind's eye open... Hippie John, I live in a heap of scrap lumber! Come on down! lol lol Earth girl lives to recycle: creating new from old, function from rejection, growth from death, and so on, and so on, and doobee doobee do... __________________ Promote global worming. It's all about recycling! (Visualize whirled peas...)

#22 (permalink) 08-04-2003, 09:50 AM
hippie john Old School Stoner Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Earth Posts: 3,822	yeah, i dont think a properly cooled 70 or 150w HPS is going t be much of a fire hazard __________________ Cheap Grow Supplies \|\|\| Grow Box Design Guide Save a tree, wipe your ass with a spotted owl.

#23 (permalink) 08-04-2003, 08:45 PM
bubblegum_man20 72 clones a week :) Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: East LA Posts: 222	the best deal for your bucks is emergency blankits they look just like mylar but they are only 2 buck a piece and can be found at most large stores good luck __________________ over grow the dea

#26 (permalink) 08-05-2003, 04:29 AM
hippie john Old School Stoner Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Earth Posts: 3,822	yeah, i'm gonna grab some this week __________________ Cheap Grow Supplies \|\|\| Grow Box Design Guide Save a tree, wipe your ass with a spotted owl.

#27 (permalink) 08-05-2003, 03:11 PM
bubblegum_man20 72 clones a week :) Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: East LA Posts: 222	yeah they are cheap and a little duct tape and your set to go with poorman's mylar good luck __________________ over grow the dea

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#28 (permalink) 08-06-2003, 10:57 PM
pyro2005 Old School Stoner Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Here Posts: 605	Hippie John: you can sometimes find scrap wood at your local dump that is in good condition, or build sites for houses sometimes have leftover wood that they sometimes let you have. __________________ "I think people need to be educated to the fact that marijuana is not a drug. Marijuana is an herb and a flower. God put it here. If He put it here and He wants it to grow, what gives the government the right to say that God is wrong?" Willie Nelson

#29 (permalink) 08-08-2003, 09:45 AM
hippie john Old School Stoner Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Earth Posts: 3,822	yeah, i always scope out job sites where their building houses __________________ Cheap Grow Supplies \|\|\| Grow Box Design Guide Save a tree, wipe your ass with a spotted owl.

#30 (permalink) 06-08-2009, 02:23 AM
maxgmorris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1	Re: Super cheap grow room! does anyone know how to hook up the computer fans the only ones i can find are dc and i dont want to do anything wrong and start a fire or something thanks