grow box design guide - Page 2

up4anything · #16 (**permalink**) 04-20-2006, 02:54 AM

most power strips will handle a 400W no prob. just be sure to check the max amperage rating on the strip and make sure it can handle at least 6 amps (assuming you live in the US).

3 1/3 amps for the light and a 80% extra for startup and extras

DoItAgain · #17 (**permalink**) 04-20-2006, 05:48 PM

I guess "Maximum Load: 15A" means I'm covered? Assuming A is amps. I don't live in the US, but I do live in Canada, if that helps.

Anarchist · #18 (**permalink**) 06-11-2006, 03:44 AM

Does anyone know where i can see those growboxes? the overgrow side is down >.<

bender420 · #19 (**permalink**) 06-20-2006, 02:49 AM

come on, somebody please! Bring back those great OG threads!

Smoking Buddah · #20 (**permalink**) 06-27-2006, 02:40 PM

it's a shame when they slammed OG, that place had everything about growing.

benihana · #21 (**permalink**) 07-02-2006, 09:10 PM

fyi - overgrow is gone for good. those links could use updating

BLAZIN907 · #22 (**permalink**) 07-16-2006, 11:35 AM

First post and I tell u what, Im gonna learn alot. Already know the basics of growin but there is still alot of learnin to do.

uk_stoner · #23 (**permalink**) 08-01-2006, 03:48 PM

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The first thing you need to do is get power into the box, most people use a power strip like below, they are good enough for most grows up to around 250w <-6 outlet power strip-> any more then 250w then you should run solid copper wires and have GFI outlets and have the grow have its own breaker.

Really not sure where you're getting these figures from but they are way out. The formula for wattage is W=V*I; and given that most 4/6 way power strips have a rating of 250VAC and 13Amp, then the maximum power they can handle is about 3250W. (These are UK values - In US and other countries that use 110VAC supplies then use a 15Amp strip to handle up to 1650W).

Not saying that it isn't a good idea to be running through a circuit breaker; simply that you don't need to take such measures unless you're using a whole room for your grow, in which case, you'll be using wall sockets which are already rated at 30Amp (UK), and thus they still require no extra wiring.

Rumpleforeskin · #24 (**permalink**) 08-01-2006, 06:49 PM

I agree 100% with uk_stoner. I do think a 15 or 20 Amp Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter(GFCI) is a must for anyone in the states. Safety should be your first concern. But routing a new circuit might be a bit over-kill for most personal grows (and the name of this thread is "grow box design guide").
A 400w hps magnetic ballast (grow lamp) only draws about 4.0 amps (you can see some ratings here). I asked the electrician at the plant I work at, how much stuff can I run off a 20-amp breaker. He said "you can run thousands of things as long as it does not exceed 20 amps".
Peace, R.

fluffy302 · #25 (**permalink**) 08-05-2006, 08:52 PM

I agree the links should be updated if possible, I've been looking all over the place for pics of good cabinets and every link points to overgrow.

Mastercheefen · #26 (**permalink**) 09-05-2006, 06:52 PM

does anybody have any WORKING links to those boxes?

bluewoods · #27 (**permalink**) 11-18-2006, 10:09 PM

I found one plan for a 4'x4' box with a picture and a few drawings.

http://www.greenmanspage.com/guides/growbox.html

bluewoods · #28 (**permalink**) 11-18-2006, 10:20 PM

Here is a picture of a small grow box you can buy. Check out the price at the bottom!
http://www.supercloset.com/proddetai...supercloset004

RCz · #29 (**permalink**) 11-21-2006, 03:35 AM

could you copy and paste what my baby should look like before I top her for the first time?

RCz · #30 (**permalink**) 11-21-2006, 03:36 AM

could you copy and paste what my baby should look like before I top her for the first time?

Thanx gratefully RCz

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#16 (permalink) 04-20-2006, 02:54 AM
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#17 (permalink) 04-20-2006, 05:48 PM
DoItAgain Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9	I guess "Maximum Load: 15A" means I'm covered? Assuming A is amps. I don't live in the US, but I do live in Canada, if that helps.

#18 (permalink) 06-11-2006, 03:44 AM
Anarchist Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1	Does anyone know where i can see those growboxes? the overgrow side is down >.<

#19 (permalink) 06-20-2006, 02:49 AM
bender420 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1	come on, somebody please! Bring back those great OG threads!

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Smoking Buddah Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In a cloud of smoke Posts: 512	it's a shame when they slammed OG, that place had everything about growing. __________________

#21 (permalink) 07-02-2006, 09:10 PM
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#22 (permalink) 07-16-2006, 11:35 AM
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#24 (permalink) 08-01-2006, 06:49 PM
Rumpleforeskin Legal Medical Grower Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,298	I agree 100% with uk_stoner. I do think a 15 or 20 Amp Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter(GFCI) is a must for anyone in the states. Safety should be your first concern. But routing a new circuit might be a bit over-kill for most personal grows (and the name of this thread is "grow box design guide"). A 400w hps magnetic ballast (grow lamp) only draws about 4.0 amps (you can see some ratings here). I asked the electrician at the plant I work at, how much stuff can I run off a 20-amp breaker. He said "you can run thousands of things as long as it does not exceed 20 amps". Peace, R.

#25 (permalink) 08-05-2006, 08:52 PM
fluffy302 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Way back up in the woods among the evergreens Posts: 47	I agree the links should be updated if possible, I've been looking all over the place for pics of good cabinets and every link points to overgrow.

#26 (permalink) 09-05-2006, 06:52 PM
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#27 (permalink) 11-18-2006, 10:09 PM
bluewoods Token Oldie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Va Posts: 207	I found one plan for a 4'x4' box with a picture and a few drawings. http://www.greenmanspage.com/guides/growbox.html

#28 (permalink) 11-18-2006, 10:20 PM
bluewoods Token Oldie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Va Posts: 207	Here is a picture of a small grow box you can buy. Check out the price at the bottom! http://www.supercloset.com/proddetai...supercloset004

#29 (permalink) 11-21-2006, 03:35 AM
RCz RCz Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NC Posts: 2	whats up brother could you copy and paste what my baby should look like before I top her for the first time?

#30 (permalink) 11-21-2006, 03:36 AM
RCz RCz Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NC Posts: 2	whats up brother could you copy and paste what my baby should look like before I top her for the first time? Thanx gratefully RCz