Male Isolation Chamber

[Grower4life]

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[Folate]

Hey Peoples,
Is this still the standard way to build a chamber?
Thinking of doing a bit of collecting. Anything pre-made on ebay?
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[Stonecutter]

This is a great system. I wasn't sure a filter would block the pollen, but as it does I will definitely be using this box method. Thanks!

 

[sackoweed]

Digging up old threads of good people. I happen to have a similar tote bin. Hope JLP is doing well.

sackO

 

[TerpeneDream]

The Chastity Box

TCB tek anyone?!


Seriously though, nice work...

 

[oldbean]

Hey guys, here's a little tutorial on how to grow your males right next to your females.It's a box that isolates the male and filters all the air that moves through the box so that no pollen escapes.I built my first one of these about 4 years ago and posted it at OG.This will be the third box I've constructed.They are fairly simple to construct and if you purchase all of the materials new you will spend probably $40-$60.

Here's an idea of what you'll need:


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Just about any computer fan should work for this.Just set the fan on the filter and trace around it with a pen then cut out the squares with a good heavy pair of scissors.I usually use two layers of filter for the fan to draw through.Try to use the best quality filter you can.I really like these purple Filtrete,they have the highest filtration rating I can find and they are easy to tape to the fan.


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Once you've cut the squares you stack them on top of each other and then the fan on top.Then run some duct tape around it making a seal and mating them all together.Make sure the fan is pulling air through the filter,not pushing.

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Now you need to make a hole in the top of the box,I have a 4'' hole saw that worked perfect for this.


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Next you need to seal the fan assembly to the box with some adhesive.You can use just about anything,silicone,latex,liquid nails.

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Now you need to make a hole in the lid for an intake.Use a piece of left over filter to cover the hole and seal it with adhesive.


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That's about all there is to it.Just plug in the fan and it gently draws air through the box keeping the plant alive and the pollen contained.Here's a pic with a female in the box to give an idea.I also screwed a board to the bottom for stability.


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As you can see a clear box works best but you can use a solid box if you cut out the lid and put plexi-glass in it.

When my males show I take them out of the hydroton and re-plant them in soil then put them in the box,I can get about three in this one.I take the box away from the grow and gently open it for watering the males.
I've been using this method for several years now without any problems.

JLP

I love this, thanks for sharing.

Peace

 

[stoned-trout]

yeehaw

 

[hayday]

I spent a couple of hours this morning making this...

I hope it works well.I mean I want some seed but not a whole flower room full. Its got a little hempy bucket in it with a syphon drain and 30 ml injection intake

Thanks for the ideas Seafour,you're awsome

 

[GanjaGrin]

I like the water feeder on the side! So you dont even have to open it! I use to make a chamber like this for mushrooms. But never thought of keeping a male plant in one.

 

[mexicani-ar]

Very useful info in this thread, thanks everyone, saludos Mexicani-ar

 

[dc2569]

I just grow males kill all fenales

 

[Gram Paw smurf]

lol @dc2569, yeah been many times where my place has turned into more of a patriarchy than a matriarchy too, but than the babies are born n it's time to strt loading everything up with more virtuous virgin materials.
lol like bangin the hot but crazy baby's momma back when, but marrying the nice reserved girl nxt door type when looking to settle down n enjoy life without even thinking about having any more kids.


cheers,....................................................gps

 

[Mattbho]

All these replies and builds and noone came back and has said it works well or anything?

 

[40AmpstoFreedom]

All these replies and builds and noone came back and has said it works well or anything?

Cuz that's how good it works. Once you are isolated it's over. No one is exempt. Give it a try. Build one. We won't see you again either.

 

[hayday]

Mine worked fantastic. Its up in the attic mothballed for now since my library is all backed up in seed form.

I set in on a shelf inside a fully loaded flower room like 4 times ,collected the pollen away from the girls and spot pollenated...no stray pollen got out.

 

[Americangrower]

holy shite this thread still going on.. yes they work but for like $50 you can just buy a 2 x 4 tent. add a cheap exhaust and a led shoplight done. Just be sure exhaust goes threw filter or outside into something as to not pollinate the neighbors.

 

[dc2569]

Anyone find any unicorns this season?

 

[Iamnumber]

Thanks JPL for great post and cool name !!
Thanks for pumping this great thread up.

 

[Mattbho]

Thanks guys I will try this

 

[Vandenberg]

Simple and efficient, it certainly expands the possibilities as far as successful home-brewed seed production goes without screwin' all of ones pooches inadvertently.

Well presented tutorial, compliments to the author.

Vandenberg