Micro Growing Gadgetry and Innovation Collective ( Fans, DIY, odor control, etc. )

[America]

The thread in my sig covers most of the information. The ballasts are simply T5HO ballasts. The electronic variety are totally silent. I use the Fulham workhorse 8 ballast but that's just a personal preference.

Do a search for '55w 2G11' for places that sell them. 1000bulbs doesn't carry the 2G11 sockets anymore but there are other places. Check aquarium supply shops.

HTGSupply.com also has a 110w setup with reflector for under $70. Comes with 2 Vegging lamps.

Use the 3000K lamps for flower unless you can find the 2700K lamps.

Sweet thanks! Gonna post these with some more research.

-America

 

[Kizzattack]

Bump! Useful thread.

 

[Aerohead]

I opened one of my old reef light fixtures, what a nice suprise!!

Might be worth checking garage sales Ebay ect for these Coralife light fixtures. Got this one for 10 bucks a while ago at a garage sale. I never thought of running my 55w PL-L's from it because I remembered using 65W bulbs in it and didn't want to overdrive them. looks like they will run 55's too according to the ballasts.

 

[ShroomDr]

Here's my contribution.


I use an oil pan for a flood and drain recirculating system.

 

[America]

Great posts, fellas! Adding ya to the TOC!

Aerohead: I'm gonna look for these when I go junk buying! I bet those are abundant and can be had for real cheap! Thanks for the tip!

ShroomDr: Very ingenious idea with the oil pan. Necessity is the mother of all invention!

-America

 

[T.J]

Darkroom Louvers

I've struck a major problem with those! I haven't found any online shop that sell those for a reasonable price (like adorama) and doesn't ship them with very expensive services, like UPS or FedEx, to Europe. The shipping costs more than two of those 8"x8"

Does anyone know where I can find them? I haven't even found a shop inside the EU that got them!

 

[puffmadizm]

darkroom louvers

darkroom louvers

i am curious about those dark room louvers..are they light tight in both directions? for stealth,i am just as concerned about light leaking out as in, i already bought my plywood,but before i start cutting 8 x 8 holes for the adorama's i would love to know the answer about 2 way light leaks..ty for starting this thread,i may need some building tips from you guys

 

[m00nchild]

Light is one of those things where, when it's blocked in one direction it's blocked in the reverse direction too. I don't think you need to to worry about that!

Darkroom louvers were MADE for grow cabs. I use one with a pair of 12cm pc fans and there's barely any restriction. 100% light tight.

 

[vecker]

The 8x8 louvers are lightproof both ways. The 4in round midget louvers are not light tight both ways (which surprised the shit out of me)

 

[America]

The 8x8 louvers are lightproof both ways. The 4in round midget louvers are not light tight both ways (which surprised the shit out of me)

My 4" louvers are completely light tight both ways.

 

[m00nchild]

LOL, guys, it is impossible for light to be blocked in one direction through a baffle-system, but not in the reverse direction. Doesn't anyone remember high school physics class?

If you are getting light leaks in one direction, you can bet your ass light is leaking in the other direction. Likewise, if light is blocked in one direction, it is being blocked in the other direction too.

 

[Joey56789]

A fan controller is a great addition to a computer fan. You can buy this on for just $4

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118217

I use it on my Ultra Kaze, and makes it almost completely quiet.