Notifications
Clear all

Micro Grow

56 Posts
8 Users
672 Reactions
14.3 K Views
Bob Durban
100 Post Likes
250 Post Likes
500 Post Likes
1K Post Likes
Posts: 413
Forum Member
Topic starter
(@bobdurban)
Caryophyllene
Joined: 6 years ago

So the story is... I cannot let anyone know I am growing, I have a detached garage that i keep my motorcycle in and the kids also keep bikes in.

My first challenge was building the grow cabinet without anyone saying "daddy whats that large box for with the bright lights" Smile

I have a rather large work bench that i built year ago that has a ton of space underneath, so this is the place i will build my box.

Let me make it clear"" Noah would never employ me, I am a crap carpenter, I cut the wood to fit and hate measuring lol.

 

Reply
55 Replies
Macky
Patreon Bling
1 Complete Grow Diary Award
The High Council Award
Admin Bling
Discord Member
10k Posts Bling
100k Likes Bling
Member of the Year
Member for 4 Years
Posts: 13065
Admin
(@macky)
Alpha-Pinene
Joined: 6 years ago

lol, brilliant work mate, that's going to be a nice little stealth cabinet! 

Aslong as you have some intake coming from somewhere mate, youre good to ape up the edges. you have to make sure no light leaks..... unless you want to grow autos in there?

Reply
Bob Durban
100 Post Likes
250 Post Likes
500 Post Likes
1K Post Likes
Posts: 413
Forum Member
Topic starter
(@bobdurban)
Caryophyllene
Joined: 6 years ago

Thanks m8, Yes going to be auto's to start off. Then search for a strain for an uplifting high not a couch lock.

Tonight I work on taping the corners and jigsawing the inlet for air in veg floor.

Reply
Macky
Patreon Bling
1 Complete Grow Diary Award
The High Council Award
Admin Bling
Discord Member
10k Posts Bling
100k Likes Bling
Member of the Year
Member for 4 Years
Posts: 13065
Admin
(@macky)
Alpha-Pinene
Joined: 6 years ago

Can I post links? 

Reply
Macky
Patreon Bling
1 Complete Grow Diary Award
The High Council Award
Admin Bling
Discord Member
10k Posts Bling
100k Likes Bling
Member of the Year
Member for 4 Years
Posts: 13065
Admin
(@macky)
Alpha-Pinene
Joined: 6 years ago

yes I can Smile Thanks Percy lol, saw this page and thought you might be interested in those 😉 

Reply
Bob Durban
100 Post Likes
250 Post Likes
500 Post Likes
1K Post Likes
Posts: 413
Forum Member
Topic starter
(@bobdurban)
Caryophyllene
Joined: 6 years ago

Nice, thanks m8 

Good prices also

Reply
Macky
Patreon Bling
1 Complete Grow Diary Award
The High Council Award
Admin Bling
Discord Member
10k Posts Bling
100k Likes Bling
Member of the Year
Member for 4 Years
Posts: 13065
Admin
(@macky)
Alpha-Pinene
Joined: 6 years ago

Sweet man, let me know what you choose!

Reply
Bob Durban
100 Post Likes
250 Post Likes
500 Post Likes
1K Post Likes
Posts: 413
Forum Member
Topic starter
(@bobdurban)
Caryophyllene
Joined: 6 years ago

I have 3 ak47 auto from royal seeds that I will try first, i also have a pack of 18 year old power plant and a pack of adventure mix I doubt they will pop but worth a try.

Reply
Macky
Admin
(@macky)
Joined: 6 years ago

Patreon Bling
1 Complete Grow Diary Award
The High Council Award
Admin Bling
Discord Member
10k Posts Bling
100k Likes Bling
Member of the Year
Member for 4 Years
Alpha-Pinene
Posts: 13065
Posted by: Bobdurban

I have 3 ak47 auto from royal seeds that I will try first, i also have a pack of 18 year old power plant and a pack of adventure mix I doubt they will pop but worth a try.

give them an extra long soak before paper towels mate, theyll pop 😉 The shell gets harder as they get older, hopefully therye still viable 18 years old! old school lol

Reply
Bob Durban
100 Post Likes
250 Post Likes
500 Post Likes
1K Post Likes
Posts: 413
Forum Member
Topic starter
(@bobdurban)
Caryophyllene
Joined: 6 years ago

so lads i've run into a issue, i have a silent fan (connected to carbon filter) that i cannot hear running when my lights turn on, but give it an  hour and i can hear a slight wind type  noise, any ideas why it only starts after awhile? Still really quiet but not as quiet when first on

Reply
Macky
Admin
(@macky)
Joined: 6 years ago

Patreon Bling
1 Complete Grow Diary Award
The High Council Award
Admin Bling
Discord Member
10k Posts Bling
100k Likes Bling
Member of the Year
Member for 4 Years
Alpha-Pinene
Posts: 13065
Posted by: Bobdurban

so lads i've run into a issue, i have a silent fan (connected to carbon filter) that i cannot hear running when my lights turn on, but give it an  hour and i can hear a slight wind type  noise, any ideas why it only starts after awhile? Still really quiet but not as quiet when first on

Any sensors on it? Maybe it's getting warmer and speeding up because of it? Strange one mate lol. AND knows his electrics, maye he knows....

So youll be ready soon! better get some seeds popped mate lol

Reply
Bob Durban
Forum Member
(@bobdurban)
Joined: 6 years ago

100 Post Likes
250 Post Likes
500 Post Likes
1K Post Likes
Caryophyllene
Posts: 413

will do m8, just waiting for shrooms to finish and get dried as i microdose them, then start grow

Reply
Known User
(@zn)
Joined: 6 years ago

1 Plant of the Month Win
1 Complete Grow Diary Award
50k Post Likes
2.5k Posts Bling
Valencene
Posts: 3139
Posted by: Macky
Posted by: Bobdurban

so lads i've run into a issue, i have a silent fan (connected to carbon filter) that i cannot hear running when my lights turn on, but give it an  hour and i can hear a slight wind type  noise, any ideas why it only starts after awhile? Still really quiet but not as quiet when first on

Any sensors on it? Maybe it's getting warmer and speeding up because of it? Strange one mate lol. AND knows his electrics, maye he knows....

So youll be ready soon! better get some seeds popped mate lol

Highly possible its heat related as everything gets bigger when it get warmer, apart from Ice cubes, lol

I would guess at fan blades or bearings, what type of fan is it ?

Reply
Ivean420
Forum Member
(@ivean420)
Joined: 6 years ago

100 Post Likes
250 Post Likes
500 Post Likes
Eucalipto
Posts: 84
Posted by: AND
Posted by: Macky
Posted by: Bobdurban

so lads i've run into a issue, i have a silent fan (connected to carbon filter) that i cannot hear running when my lights turn on, but give it an  hour and i can hear a slight wind type  noise, any ideas why it only starts after awhile? Still really quiet but not as quiet when first on

Any sensors on it? Maybe it's getting warmer and speeding up because of it? Strange one mate lol. AND knows his electrics, maye he knows....

So youll be ready soon! better get some seeds popped mate lol

Highly possible its heat related as everything gets bigger when it get warmer, apart from Ice cubes, lol

I would guess at fan blades or bearings, what type of fan is it ?

Also I swear by the combi ducting. Works great on my 8" extractor. 

Reply
Bob Durban
Forum Member
(@bobdurban)
Joined: 6 years ago

100 Post Likes
250 Post Likes
500 Post Likes
1K Post Likes
Caryophyllene
Posts: 413
Posted by: AND
Posted by: Macky
Posted by: Bobdurban

so lads i've run into a issue, i have a silent fan (connected to carbon filter) that i cannot hear running when my lights turn on, but give it an  hour and i can hear a slight wind type  noise, any ideas why it only starts after awhile? Still really quiet but not as quiet when first on

Any sensors on it? Maybe it's getting warmer and speeding up because of it? Strange one mate lol. AND knows his electrics, maye he knows....

So youll be ready soon! better get some seeds popped mate lol

Highly possible its heat related as everything gets bigger when it get warmer, apart from Ice cubes, lol

I would guess at fan blades or bearings, what type of fan is it ?

Will Check when home

Reply
Bob Durban
100 Post Likes
250 Post Likes
500 Post Likes
1K Post Likes
Posts: 413
Forum Member
Topic starter
(@bobdurban)
Caryophyllene
Joined: 6 years ago

Oh btw the grow box is finished other than the sliding drawer fitting, just need to screw it down and add base where plants will sit.

Reply
Bob Durban
100 Post Likes
250 Post Likes
500 Post Likes
1K Post Likes
Posts: 413
Forum Member
Topic starter
(@bobdurban)
Caryophyllene
Joined: 6 years ago

oh one other question, my grow is 2x2x4 with 260w led quantum board and screw in led, should i pop a few autos or just focus on one.

Reply
Macky
Admin
(@macky)
Joined: 6 years ago

Patreon Bling
1 Complete Grow Diary Award
The High Council Award
Admin Bling
Discord Member
10k Posts Bling
100k Likes Bling
Member of the Year
Member for 4 Years
Alpha-Pinene
Posts: 13065

Depends on the auto, with some topping and training you'll get two in there I think mate

Reply
Ivean420
Forum Member
(@ivean420)
Joined: 6 years ago

100 Post Likes
250 Post Likes
500 Post Likes
Eucalipto
Posts: 84
Posted by: Bobdurban

oh one other question, my grow is 2x2x4 with 260w led quantum board and screw in led, should i pop a few autos or just focus on one.

You're running 260w of qb in a 60x60 cm tent ? 

That's a hella lot of light Smile

Is it dimmable ? 

Reply
Bob Durban
100 Post Likes
250 Post Likes
500 Post Likes
1K Post Likes
Posts: 413
Forum Member
Topic starter
(@bobdurban)
Caryophyllene
Joined: 6 years ago

I have a 120w quantum board (dimmable) and I have 140w screw in led also.You think this is to much?

I can reduce the screw in by 20watts each bulb I remove.

Reply
Bob Durban
100 Post Likes
250 Post Likes
500 Post Likes
1K Post Likes
Posts: 413
Forum Member
Topic starter
(@bobdurban)
Caryophyllene
Joined: 6 years ago

What do u reckon is optimal for 60x60x100 space? 

Reply
Ivean420
Forum Member
(@ivean420)
Joined: 6 years ago

100 Post Likes
250 Post Likes
500 Post Likes
Eucalipto
Posts: 84
Posted by: Bobdurban

What do u reckon is optimal for 60x60x100 space? 

Yeah the qb alone will be perfect mate. I'm using 90w atm in a larger space. The QBS light can be intense.

Which driver do you have on the qb ?

Reply
Bob Durban
Forum Member
(@bobdurban)
Joined: 6 years ago

100 Post Likes
250 Post Likes
500 Post Likes
1K Post Likes
Caryophyllene
Posts: 413

The m8, it's a HLG-120-c1050b.

 

Thanks for reply

Reply
Bob Durban
Forum Member
(@bobdurban)
Joined: 6 years ago

100 Post Likes
250 Post Likes
500 Post Likes
1K Post Likes
Caryophyllene
Posts: 413
Posted by: Bobdurban

The m8, it's a HLG-120-c1050b.

 

Thanks for reply

Just got delivered today, and they sent the c1050a. I guess I cannot dim this one...

 

Reply
percysgrowroom
Admin
(@percysgrowroom)
Joined: 6 years ago

100 Post Likes
250 Post Likes
500 Post Likes
1K Post Likes
100 Posts Bling
50 Posts Bling
Ocimene
Posts: 137
Posted by: Bobdurban
Posted by: Bobdurban

The m8, it's a HLG-120-c1050b.

 

Thanks for reply

Just got delivered today, and they sent the c1050a. I guess I cannot dim this one...

 

Damn, that was fast! lol

Reply
Bob Durban
Forum Member
(@bobdurban)
Joined: 6 years ago

100 Post Likes
250 Post Likes
500 Post Likes
1K Post Likes
Caryophyllene
Posts: 413

It says I can adjust voltage by removing grommet. Do these things get really hot? Easier in grow box than outside to hide it

Reply
Ivean420
Forum Member
(@ivean420)
Joined: 6 years ago

100 Post Likes
250 Post Likes
500 Post Likes
Eucalipto
Posts: 84
Posted by: Bobdurban

It says I can adjust voltage by removing grommet. Do these things get really hot? Easier in grow box than outside to hide it

Yeah under that grommet there's a small screw. Adjust the screw to dim the light. Will need a watt meter to get accurate measurement. 

I would recommend getting it all built and put the driver where you want it then monitor temps for 24 hrs. If you put it in the box and it's too hot take it out. 

I tend to move mine. In the summer I have all drivers outside my room and I have a fan blowing on them but i  the winter when i need heat i put them back in the room to help out:) 

Reply
Bob Durban
Forum Member
(@bobdurban)
Joined: 6 years ago

100 Post Likes
250 Post Likes
500 Post Likes
1K Post Likes
Caryophyllene
Posts: 413

Cheers m8, will try tonight when kids asleep ? ? 

Reply
Macky
Patreon Bling
1 Complete Grow Diary Award
The High Council Award
Admin Bling
Discord Member
10k Posts Bling
100k Likes Bling
Member of the Year
Member for 4 Years
Posts: 13065
Admin
(@macky)
Alpha-Pinene
Joined: 6 years ago

Ivean has recommended to me before mate, that between 30 and 35 w per square foot is good for LED lights, so about 120-140 w with a QB Smile

Reply
Ivean420
100 Post Likes
250 Post Likes
500 Post Likes
Posts: 84
Forum Member
(@ivean420)
Eucalipto
Joined: 6 years ago
Reply
Bob Durban
Forum Member
(@bobdurban)
Joined: 6 years ago

100 Post Likes
250 Post Likes
500 Post Likes
1K Post Likes
Caryophyllene
Posts: 413
Posted by: Ivean420
[Must be logged in to see this content]

Cool I just need to get a dimmer for it, can I use a standard light dimmer?

Reply
Ivean420
Forum Member
(@ivean420)
Joined: 6 years ago

100 Post Likes
250 Post Likes
500 Post Likes
Eucalipto
Posts: 84
Posted by: Bobdurban
Posted by: Ivean420
[Must be logged in to see this content]

Cool I just need to get a dimmer for it, can I use a standard light dimmer?

Nope 

You need to get a 100k ohm mono potentiometer. 

Like this  https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F283066568348

 

Reply
Page 1 / 2

Our forum is free to join. We are an international cannabis forum that helps people all over the world grow their own personal supply of cannabis. Through our site you will find cannabis breeding forumscannabis deficiency forumsindoor cannabis growing forums, and much more. 

We are a home growers cannabis forum, and we only allow people who grow cannabis for personal use to be members. Our mission is to help you grow your own cannabis. We do not buy/sell/trade cannabis, or equipment for growing cannabis. Our site is strictly a cannabis smokers forum, cannabis growers forum and forum for medical cannabis users.

Use our guides on how to grow cannabis, cannabis grow diaries, and growers forum to find all the info you need to learn how to grow your own cannabis.

Any member who is suspected of growing cannabis for commercial gains will be banned immediately.

Please read our forum rules, and enjoy the site.

Find us on all social networks! Just search for Percys Grow Room