So today....
So today....
I finished up the door face framing
So today....
I finished up the door face framing
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Finished up the insulation everywhere except around the air conditioner and where I'm bringing wiring through the end wall.
I used 2" insulation between the uprights and 1/2" to cover the 2x4 uprights. It is proud by about 1/4" but it's nothing critical. Covered all seams with duct tape (the metal kind) which was very time consuming as it's not easy to work with and even harder when working with uneven edges, but it lasts way longer than the vinyl duct tape.
Also
Finished up the insulation everywhere except around the air conditioner and where I'm bringing wiring through the end wall.
I used 2" insulation between the uprights and 1/2" to cover the 2x4 uprights. It is proud by about 1/4" but it's nothing critical. Covered all seams with duct tape (the metal kind) which was very time consuming as it's not easy to work with and even harder when working with uneven edges, but it lasts way longer than the vinyl duct tape.
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And this
And this
I plan to use Tropf Blumats with a reservoir inside the cabinet to handle watering. Rather than open a huge door and lose all the cool air inside, i put in a peep window in the end of the cabinet. I will use a float indicator in the reservoir to indicate the water level so checking lights or water supply will not require opening the cab up.
I bought a cheap 5x7 picture frame from the Dollar Store and metal taped the outside and caulked the inside. I'll either use velcro and black vinyl to cover it or build a frame and sliding wood cover - haven't decided yet.
And this
I plan to use Tropf Blumats with a reservoir inside the cabinet to handle watering. Rather than open a huge door and lose all the cool air inside, i put in a peep window in the end of the cabinet. I will use a float indicator in the reservoir to indicate the water level so checking lights or water supply will not require opening the cab up.
I bought a cheap 5x7 picture frame from the Dollar Store and metal taped the outside and caulked the inside. I'll either use velcro and black vinyl to cover it or build a frame and sliding wood cover - haven't decided yet.
bucketswithsoil
support your local surfboard builder...
atta boy DP, ya moving right along...lookin good brother... 
Thanks Buckets, its driving me nuts not being able to work on it every day, but since I'm kind of winging it as I go along it actually works pretty well to have the time to really think about a lot of ideas and pick the best ones.
Was high AF with my buddy when I came up with what I think will be the best, simplest way to secure the doors.
Was high AF with my buddy when I came up with what I think will be the best, simplest way to secure the doors.
Damn DP you might be able to claim some of that energy efficiency on your taxes bud 
C'mon Cata, you know how hot most of the year is around here. All said and done I'll only have $70 in insulation and another $30 in tape and caulk so that should be money well spent so the A/C isn't running 24/7.
Dropped by HD tonite for wiring - there goes another $100. I could have cheaped out but I'd rather build it once, build it right (hopefully) and not burn down a building cause I miscalculated or skimped on something.
Dropped by HD tonite for wiring - there goes another $100. I could have cheaped out but I'd rather build it once, build it right (hopefully) and not burn down a building cause I miscalculated or skimped on something.
Finished up the inside wiring
Finished up the inside wiring
Should be plenty of outlets for everything inside the cabinet, the second line is a switch leg for the scrubber.
Finished up the inside wiring
Should be plenty of outlets for everything inside the cabinet, the second line is a switch leg for the scrubber.
Scrubber arrived
Scrubber arrived
Over sized but I may upsize the fan significantly.
Scrubber arrived
Over sized but I may upsize the fan significantly.
Ran the power leads to the A/C and the inside outlets. sealed the holes with plumbers putty.
Door layout
Door layout
Details on the attachment system to follow, I thought long and hard about many different options and their pros and cons. Was smoked up with my best bud and had an inspiration that so far seems to work well.
Here I'm laying out the door framing for the first door.
Door layout
Details on the attachment system to follow, I thought long and hard about many different options and their pros and cons. Was smoked up with my best bud and had an inspiration that so far seems to work well.
Here I'm laying out the door framing for the first door.
bucketswithsoil
support your local surfboard builder...
shit yea buddy looking RIGHT...
left ya a message on the FLA thread,tried for a few flounders but NOTHING ,water was pretty dirty...ill find those bastards...rooms looking good..
didnt you and i chat about fishing a little when i first first got onto the FLA thread...??? i could of swore that was you...nevertheless good gling on the room buddy...LOOKIN GOOD BROTHER..
left ya a message on the FLA thread,tried for a few flounders but NOTHING ,water was pretty dirty...ill find those bastards...rooms looking good..
didnt you and i chat about fishing a little when i first first got onto the FLA thread...??? i could of swore that was you...nevertheless good gling on the room buddy...LOOKIN GOOD BROTHER..
Thanks Buckets, we did go back and forth about fishing, just not much time for that right now. Hoping to get back out in a couple months when this cab is up and running.
If you can get out Weds or Thurs before this next front comes through you may have better luck.
If you can get out Weds or Thurs before this next front comes through you may have better luck.
Doors are done
Doors are done
Except for insulation, the doors are done. I used some old aluminum brackets I had laying around and some stainless steel boat hook holders from Home Depot on all four corners of each door to attach them.
The doors open by grabbing the handles and lifting up and the weight of the doors holds them tightly in place.
Once I get the insulation installed in the top and the lid attached, I'll see what insulation I have left (or get more) to finish the inside of the doors. I may also have to weatherstrip or otherwise seal a couple spots on the one door to really get a tight fit but all in all I'm pretty happy with it so far.
Doors are done
Except for insulation, the doors are done. I used some old aluminum brackets I had laying around and some stainless steel boat hook holders from Home Depot on all four corners of each door to attach them.
The doors open by grabbing the handles and lifting up and the weight of the doors holds them tightly in place.
Once I get the insulation installed in the top and the lid attached, I'll see what insulation I have left (or get more) to finish the inside of the doors. I may also have to weatherstrip or otherwise seal a couple spots on the one door to really get a tight fit but all in all I'm pretty happy with it so far.
that's a great idea.. because most people will try to push or pull on a adoor. and if you had kids.. this is a great idea because they couldn't lift the door when they are too young to be near the room lol I been looking into LEDS.. too much info .too confusing right now.. and the proven ones are too expensive..
Not really that heavy, 3/8" plywood and 2x2 framing. If i had to guess, they are about 20-25 lbs. each.
I had a swinging door on my last cabinet and it was a PITA because it was so big. This will allow me keep crap all around this thing for camo and still open the door fairly easily when needed. And as East Coast pointed out, most people are too dumb to figure out how to open these up
WINNER!! really just a deterrent to casual snoops. If somebody really wants in they will get in, but between moving shit and figuring out the doors, they will really have to want to.
10-4 on the proven ones. There are plenty of good COB LED build threads, my failure was when I went off on my own wiring plan and it didn't work. For me, it's more work matching up what COB and driver I want to use than it is fabricating and wiring them up.
Then again if you're not even casually familiar with electricity, it's probably not a good idea to mess with a DIY build unless your committed to educating yourself and then replicating someone else's build.
Now it's time to build some lights!
Now it's time to build some lights!
Cree CXB3070
Meanwell HLG-185H-C1400B driver
Not gonna post a build of these, there are plenty of those threads around but once I have this rig built, the parts for the next light should be here shortly and then I can insulate, seal and put the lid on and get down to testing.
Now it's time to build some lights!
Cree CXB3070
Meanwell HLG-185H-C1400B driver
Not gonna post a build of these, there are plenty of those threads around but once I have this rig built, the parts for the next light should be here shortly and then I can insulate, seal and put the lid on and get down to testing.
bucketswithsoil
support your local surfboard builder...
maybe(well most likely....lol)...ive done to many bong rippers,and or had to much hooch....LOL
but why the boner for the LED...why not just throw a 600,or a 1000 in there....sry dude,if ya already said the reasoning....lol
nevertheless,grow area looks MONEY MY MAN.... big UPs....
but why the boner for the LED...why not just throw a 600,or a 1000 in there....sry dude,if ya already said the reasoning....lol
nevertheless,grow area looks MONEY MY MAN.... big UPs....
