New Grower building and testing my first grow box

[ebcrew]

Cool, im growing same strain in the nrthern auto

 

[greenjeans]

28 degrees this morning, and the box hasn't dropped below 70 all night. I know I posted last night, but I am really happy that the box is staying within my desired range in the cold. I am shooting for no lower than 65 and no higher than 90. this will mean that I can't grow in the summer, as my garage easily exceeds 90. I may consider an intake into the house this summer since the box backs up to a bedroom closet. Perhaps a butterfly dampener to prevent anything from leaking into the house? Has anyone tried something like that for temperature control?

 

[greenjeans]

I has beans!

 

[gone1]

Howdy greenjeans! Nice grow box! Keep your rez temps below 70*F and you will be good! I too would have to tell you that is full flower, you will need a carbon scrubber/filter. Dont skimp and get a cheapo off Amazon! Get a good name brand filter and it will last you a while. Height might be an issue in DWC, but we will see as your plant s gets going. Also side lighting may be problematic for the same reasons. Plants get big in dwc, even with a 3 gallon bucket! Grow on my good friend and karma to you, your grow box and your plant, when you get her going!:thumbs:

Listen to this expierenced man! I did the descripted mistake and my room was filled with a nice sweet smell, which was nice but also really unsafe Your closet looks great, i love good handywork!
Cheers

 

[greenjeans]

So I have decided to make 2 DIY carbon filters for my box. The fact is that I just don't have $150-$200 to spend on a good can fan and a phresh filter. I have looked at just about every thread and design on the internet about DIY filters, and it seems like those who are good DIYers, and those who put a lot of thought into it, have been satisfied, overall, with their DIY filters. I saw some ridiculous designs, and some good designs, but in the end, I have decided to go with my own design.

I will be making two of them to make sure I have plenty of airflow in the box.

They will both be identical, and will use some small square buckets that I have around the house, screen that I also have on hand, and two honeywell turboforce fans. My only expense should be carbon and a second fan.

The turboforce fans are rated at 350cfm. When mine is tightened up in the hole at the top of the cab, it definitely creates some serious negative pressure, or at least it did before I increased the size of my passive intake. So I think it definitely has enough juice to pull through an inch and a half of carbon. With two running through carbon, I think I should have even more airflow than I have now with a single unrestricted fan.

If the design works out well, I will create a thread to share my design with everyone.

If anyone is familiar with the logistics of filters and carbon, I DO wonder what is more effective... Granular or pellets, and also coconut shell carbon vs other types. Has anyone watching this tried both and have some data based on that experience for me?

 

[elsamurai]

I've used granular and pellet's and think the granular are better imho. as for the rest, I'm looking into this as well so I'm no help lol