GrowBox420
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I would be interested in seeing how to did your foam I am currently having an issue with light proofing which is being a real bitch. I just bought that fan you have for your scrubber hopefully it works good!
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Building a stealth 3 drawer IKEA grow cabinet
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zlock
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omgwt, thanks!
The fan is definitely louder than I'd like, especially since turning it to the 2nd speed setting to keep the temps lower, but it's livable for now. Once I kick on the 150w light as well as the 70w, I expect it will be a little more difficult to keep the cabinet cool. However, at that point I will turn the fan on that is below the lights and blowing upward, which will hopefully move the heat up and away from the plants where it can then be exhausted. Also, outside temps are starting to drop (summer's winding down :-/ bummer) so I'll just keep the indoor temperature set low and use the cabinet to heat the room
With the carbon filter installed I expect the volume to be reduced as well...
It would be nice if it was quieter, but if it stays at the volume it's currently at I'll be OK.
In the event that anybody needs to be in that room, I've got a humidifier on top of the cabinet that would be a good disguise for the noise.
As far as stealth goes, my biggest issue right now is the light leaks...
Pics and updates to come this evening as promised...
The fan is definitely louder than I'd like, especially since turning it to the 2nd speed setting to keep the temps lower, but it's livable for now. Once I kick on the 150w light as well as the 70w, I expect it will be a little more difficult to keep the cabinet cool. However, at that point I will turn the fan on that is below the lights and blowing upward, which will hopefully move the heat up and away from the plants where it can then be exhausted. Also, outside temps are starting to drop (summer's winding down :-/ bummer) so I'll just keep the indoor temperature set low and use the cabinet to heat the room
With the carbon filter installed I expect the volume to be reduced as well...
It would be nice if it was quieter, but if it stays at the volume it's currently at I'll be OK.
In the event that anybody needs to be in that room, I've got a humidifier on top of the cabinet that would be a good disguise for the noise.
As far as stealth goes, my biggest issue right now is the light leaks...
Pics and updates to come this evening as promised...
zlock
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Was out late last night, here are the pics though!
As far as the plants go, I'm a little concerned about the NLB (Northern Lights Blue auto) as it's turned a light green and doesn't show much growth, I've moved it away from the light because I'm wondering if the HID is too intense for it at this stage of the game? Or is it maybe getting hungry for nitrogen and other nutes?
A13xV also has me paying close attention, it looks healthy and does appear to be growing, but the leaves are curled down more than usual... my first thought is too much heat, but the past 24 hours the cab has stayed under 85* inside which shouldn't be stressing it too much...
C99's both look happy though and are growing steadily. The one in the bigger pot seems to have wider fan leaves and aside from some slightly awkward growth at the start looks like it's gonna be a big'un!
The second C99 looks happy too, a little more stretchy, but I'll transplant to a larger container soon enough and bury some of that long stem while I'm at it.
Comments, questions, and suggestions are certainly welcome!
As far as the plants go, I'm a little concerned about the NLB (Northern Lights Blue auto) as it's turned a light green and doesn't show much growth, I've moved it away from the light because I'm wondering if the HID is too intense for it at this stage of the game? Or is it maybe getting hungry for nitrogen and other nutes?
A13xV also has me paying close attention, it looks healthy and does appear to be growing, but the leaves are curled down more than usual... my first thought is too much heat, but the past 24 hours the cab has stayed under 85* inside which shouldn't be stressing it too much...
C99's both look happy though and are growing steadily. The one in the bigger pot seems to have wider fan leaves and aside from some slightly awkward growth at the start looks like it's gonna be a big'un!
The second C99 looks happy too, a little more stretchy, but I'll transplant to a larger container soon enough and bury some of that long stem while I'm at it.
Comments, questions, and suggestions are certainly welcome!
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CheeseFiend
your stealth cab looks good
zlock
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Thanks guys 
I was getting a little worried that 3 of the 4 plants seemed to be stunted, growing little, if any, compared to the one c99 that was in a slightly larger container.
Since I've grown plants much larger in containers of the same size, I didn't think it was an issue of root space, but decided to transplant to larger containers with a mix of FFOF and Light Warrior (~80/20) and see what would happen. I watered with distilled water, a light dose of FF Grow Big, and superthrive pH'd ~6.7, and now just a few days later everyones looking happier and healthier. Temps are in the 75-82* range which I'm happy with, especially since I've turned the fan down to the lowest setting again.
I'm not sure if the larger C99 is so much further ahead because it started out in a larger container or if it's genetics, but I definitely want to get some clones going before switching to 12/12. Everything I've read about C99 tells me I'll want to have these genes for a while.
Hopefully the 3 smaller plants will start to catch up soon, and if all looks well and I can get some cuttings within the next week, I'd like to begin 12/12 by next weekend so that the C99's will be ready to cut around the beginning of December.
I was getting a little worried that 3 of the 4 plants seemed to be stunted, growing little, if any, compared to the one c99 that was in a slightly larger container.
Since I've grown plants much larger in containers of the same size, I didn't think it was an issue of root space, but decided to transplant to larger containers with a mix of FFOF and Light Warrior (~80/20) and see what would happen. I watered with distilled water, a light dose of FF Grow Big, and superthrive pH'd ~6.7, and now just a few days later everyones looking happier and healthier. Temps are in the 75-82* range which I'm happy with, especially since I've turned the fan down to the lowest setting again.
I'm not sure if the larger C99 is so much further ahead because it started out in a larger container or if it's genetics, but I definitely want to get some clones going before switching to 12/12. Everything I've read about C99 tells me I'll want to have these genes for a while.
Hopefully the 3 smaller plants will start to catch up soon, and if all looks well and I can get some cuttings within the next week, I'd like to begin 12/12 by next weekend so that the C99's will be ready to cut around the beginning of December.
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Nice cabinet.
The C99 can be harvested after 50 days if you like them on the up sativa side (even if they don´t look really ripe as some other varietes), as well after 65 days where they harvest little more.
The C99 can be harvested after 50 days if you like them on the up sativa side (even if they don´t look really ripe as some other varietes), as well after 65 days where they harvest little more.
zlock
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Hey Early_Bird!
Awesome! I know C99 is a fast flowering plant, and my understanding was ~60 days is what it takes, but I do like a clearer, more cerebral kind of high for sure.
I'll probably end up chopping some buds earlier then letting the rest of the plant go for a while longer, I guess it'll depend what they look like when the time comes. 50 days is awesome though!
Awesome! I know C99 is a fast flowering plant, and my understanding was ~60 days is what it takes, but I do like a clearer, more cerebral kind of high for sure.
I'll probably end up chopping some buds earlier then letting the rest of the plant go for a while longer, I guess it'll depend what they look like when the time comes. 50 days is awesome though!
Hey, then defi cut them with about 50% pistals braun, 50 % white, more or less. Have grown them 3 times and mostly harvested to late
Tricomes don´t get brown maybe before much more than 60 days, no way to look at them.
Best high was after 47 days of 11,5h/12,5h light/dark. The high was awesome, racy a bit but quite clear and very motivating. Just after some tricomes became milky if i remember.
Don´t feed much N now, or blooming can delay for one week!
Tricomes don´t get brown maybe before much more than 60 days, no way to look at them.
Best high was after 47 days of 11,5h/12,5h light/dark. The high was awesome, racy a bit but quite clear and very motivating. Just after some tricomes became milky if i remember.
Don´t feed much N now, or blooming can delay for one week!
zlock
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Walked into the cab room a few days ago and noticed that distinctive smell... you know the one I'm talking 'bout... Vegging plant smell!
The girls are really liking their new pots and all four are taking off.
I installed (if you can call it that) a carbon filter yesterday which has removed that smell from the room, and while temps have increased slightly (from a steady 81-82 to 85), I don't see it as being an issue... if they go up any more, I'll just turn the fan on to setting #2
Anyway, a few pics from today just to keep ya'll up to date on the IKEA Cab o Sativas!
The girls are really liking their new pots and all four are taking off.
I installed (if you can call it that) a carbon filter yesterday which has removed that smell from the room, and while temps have increased slightly (from a steady 81-82 to 85), I don't see it as being an issue... if they go up any more, I'll just turn the fan on to setting #2
Anyway, a few pics from today just to keep ya'll up to date on the IKEA Cab o Sativas!
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