Lighting 1st time grow. PC Case Pyramid Autoflower LST

[Biftero]

Hi wrekstar. Glad you like what you see.

Here's a link to the case I bought, http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/10137128/-/Product.html

The dimensions are - 520mm x 205mm x 570mm (H x W x D). (the case I bought no longer available but as far as I know it's pretty standard dimensions for a full tower case).

These next 2 links are for the bulb holder and the actual bulbs I use.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/E27-Bulb-...t_Fittings&hash=item2c5e906073#ht_2192wt_1139 (holder)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/30w-150w-...dsBulbs_JN&hash=item19c547bfcb#ht_2156wt_1139

As far as how much you can harvest from a PC grow really depends on strain, nutes, training and other stuff. I have read about people getting well over an Oz.
This is my first attempt so I will be happy with whatever I get and I'm sure it will just get better as I learn more.

To build the box you just need standard tools like, screwdriver, drill (to remove rivets ) gaffa tape, electrical tape and other bits and bobs. I also used heatproof mastic to fully seal the inside, i also got magnetic tape to seal any small gaps on the side I am using as the door. And I used standard matt white radiator spray paint for the interior.

I didn't take many pics of the build but here a few to hopefully give you an idea. Good luck with your build and grow and I hope to have been able to help if even just a wee bit.

 

[wrekstar]

Thanks man
how many of them socket holders did you use on the extension lead? are they safe
whats the maximum wattage bulb you can put on their?
can you PLEASE just if you can write me what to do? e.g buy a tower, what bits to take out and stuff
i really want to do this but i have no idea on what to do
do i run the PC fans of the pc? or from a seperate 12v charger, wired onto the fans?
please give me a walkthrough

 

[NC420]

Thanks man
how many of them socket holders did you use on the extension lead? are they safe
whats the maximum wattage bulb you can put on their?
can you PLEASE just if you can write me what to do? e.g buy a tower, what bits to take out and stuff
i really want to do this but i have no idea on what to do
do i run the PC fans of the pc? or from a seperate 12v charger, wired onto the fans?
please give me a walkthrough

Here is a DIY PC grow box walk through thread...
http://www.rollitup.org/do-yourself/319256-pc-grow-box-build-sorry.html

Google knows all...:thumbs:

 

[wrekstar]

actually that sounds bad as if i have not done any research
i just need to know if those socket holders are safe, max voltage
and just the pc tower, do i take out everything inside? can i just do it with a screwdriver instead of a drill?
wb this? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-GAM...mponents_RL&hash=item3f0cbb7f78#ht_2468wt_924
and can u give me other links for things i need

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actuall ythanks man

 

[Biftero]

All the info I have about the bulb holders was gained from the Ebay page I bought them from.

As for safety, no explosions, fires or short circuits as of yet. And 2 of my bulbs are actually touching each other and that hasn't caused any issues.

If you look at my first post and the pics I posted you will see what needs to be done, I also recommend reading through some of the other PC grow threads that are out there as that's where I got all of my info.

I'm in the UK also and had no issues finding everything I needed either online or at my local hardware store or B&Q.

The links I have already posted are the only ones I have as that's the only things I ordered online.

Good luck getting your set up done and I hope the info and links etc have helped you out.

 

[wrekstar]

All the info I have about the bulb holders was gained from the Ebay page I bought them from.

As for safety, no explosions, fires or short circuits as of yet. And 2 of my bulbs are actually touching each other and that hasn't caused any issues.

If you look at my first post and the pics I posted you will see what needs to be done, I also recommend reading through some of the other PC grow threads that are out there as that's where I got all of my info.

I'm in the UK also and had no issues finding everything I needed either online or at my local hardware store or B&Q.

The links I have already posted are the only ones I have as that's the only things I ordered online.

Good luck getting your set up done and I hope the info and links etc have helped you out.

thanks man : )

 

[Biftero]

Todays Pic

Hey all.

A small pic update for the sake of it, just thought she was looking good today!

:booya:

 

[wrekstar]

nice man, how far are the cfl's away from the top of plant?

 

[Biftero]

At the moment they are sitting about 5 - 6 inches away from the bulbs. And they seem to be loving it.

 

[ripster]

Hey all.

A small pic update for the sake of it, just thought she was looking good today!

:booya:

Very nice Bif..Keep the pics coming :thumbs: