150W HPS stacked minifridge

[sneakinman13]

You've got more air and less noise than my 95cfm/29db Hydrofarm blower. The back of the fridge looks tight. I guess you have a table saw?

I have a little cabinet experience but I don't think I could do metal to wood as good as you.



Damn. Somebody needs to dust.

party at your place?? hahah
that system looks bombbb

 

[DiscoBiscuit]

Hey sneakinman13, it's 70s technology but practically indestructible. That's just one side, lol. A flatbed trailer makes a good stage if the weather is good.

 

[TheGreenBastard]

Hey sneakinman13, it's 70s technology but practically indestructible. That's just one side, lol. A flatbed trailer makes a good stage if the weather is good.

Hell yeah, my older brother (has was in high school at the time) put together a concert at the town skatepark using all of our equipment and a rented trailer, had well over a hundred people. (small town, but we had around 4 bands from different cities)

 

[DiscoBiscuit]

Yo, dfunk. I just passed the thread "What's in your fridge" asking what seeds everybody has. You ought to post in the thread with your (future) fat scrog, I know they'll get a kick.

 

[DiscoBiscuit]

oops im sorry guys im talking about the micro-pore air diffusers about midway down the page.

Here's what I've read about air stones/diffusers. I've seen several growers prefer the super aeration of the long bars (whatever you call them.) I've also read stones will clog and the larger stones are more expensive. Some recommend the small cheap stones as a way to keep a clean one all the time at less expense.

I've also read up on aeration and what actually causes water to take on air. Some say it's the cuticle or perimeter of the air bubble that transfers oxygen to water. Others say it's surface tension where the disturbed water surface meets air. Therefore, the larger the surface area of your reservoir, the better it can aerate. Hope this helps.

 

[ScrubNinja]

iv got a question about air diffusers.

I picked up a similar pump for my teas. I don't do dwc or have a res and I haven't used those ones you linked but I got recommended the diffusers from the UnderCurrent system.

The only problem I found with the pump is that standard air stones don't have a big enough nipple to connect tubing. It restricts the airflow very much, so the UC's stones (and no doubt others) have a larger one. I never bothered with it because I only make a couple gallons tea at most, and it's extreme overkill as is.

 

[disfunktional]

Yo, dfunk. I just passed the thread "What's in your fridge" asking what seeds everybody has. You ought to post in the thread with your (future) fat scrog, I know they'll get a kick.

lol, il swing through there after i get some pics of some bag seed sitting in the fridge where it sits now.

Here's what I've read about air stones/diffusers. I've seen several growers prefer the super aeration of the long bars (whatever you call them.) I've also read stones will clog and the larger stones are more expensive. Some recommend the small cheap stones as a way to keep a clean one all the time at less expense.

I've also read up on aeration and what actually causes water to take on air. Some say it's the cuticle or perimeter of the air bubble that transfers oxygen to water. Others say it's surface tension where the disturbed water surface meets air. Therefore, the larger the surface area of your reservoir, the better it can aerate. Hope this helps.

I picked up a similar pump for my teas. I don't do dwc or have a res and I haven't used those ones you linked but I got recommended the diffusers from the UnderCurrent system.

The only problem I found with the pump is that standard air stones don't have a big enough nipple to connect tubing. It restricts the airflow very much, so the UC's stones (and no doubt others) have a larger one. I never bothered with it because I only make a couple gallons tea at most, and it's extreme overkill as is.

awum thanx for the help guys!!

 

[Buster Brown]

Hey man your project is lookin great!! im growing quite fond of these fridge conversions, I like how you gutted yours for the extra space, Ill be watching Im doing a huge 3 door cooler, and im about to convert this freezer in a cloning, mum cab Hope you were wearing a dust mask when messin with that foam, it contains harmful PCB's

 

[disfunktional]

unfortunately i didnt. i got ahold of a respirator but way too late. but iv got it for the next fridge build. are you going to be gutting your fridge?

 

[Buster Brown]

Doubt ill be guttin the foam in the fridge there, The inside walls are metal and the walls are very thin, Ill gut the Evaporator and controls, i might remove the plactic on the inside of the door and replace it with a piece of stainless steel, havent made up my mind yet ...

Im reading thru your sump thread now, im leanin alot and cant wait to see it in action

 

[Helis]

This is lookin' good! Glad to see you using the space to its full potential by tearing it down and building it back up. Can't wait to see this setup come to fruition for ya!

 

[DiscoBiscuit]

... iv been useing a craftsman 19.2 volt radial saw. not the most effecient of tools but it gets the job done.

i hope that the fan is as quiet as panasonic claims that it is. i may have to wire it up and test it out some time soon.

Maybe a table saw is in your future. You still manage your square cuts well, thus nice, square assemblies. I have a craftsman radial too. I mounted that sucker in the middle of a 20' bench and it can really handle the big stuff.

I hear you have one of the quietest fans in the business. Even if you have to add "tramp?" noise, it won't take much. Being a fridge, noise might go along with the show. As long as your buddies don't reach for a Pabst Blue Ribbon you be golden. There's something really cool about true stealth, growing under everybody's noses that haven't a clue.

 

[disfunktional]

Maybe a table saw is in your future. You still manage your square cuts well, thus nice, square assemblies. I have a craftsman radial too. I mounted that sucker in the middle of a 20' bench and it can really handle the big stuff.

I hear you have one of the quietest fans in the business. Even if you have to add "tramp?" noise, it won't take much. Being a fridge, noise might go along with the show. As long as your buddies don't reach for a Pabst Blue Ribbon you be golden. There's something really cool about true stealth, growing under everybody's noses that haven't a clue.

lol, you know i would already have one if it werent for this build. but, this was worth more for me to do than the table saw. i will definitely have to get one for my NGB build tho, it takes so much time c-clamping a straight edge down for every cut.

thats what im worried about. im looking into some of those tot locks to see if they can be used for this or not. and i know what you mean about the stealth. il be lmao on the inside for sure, lol.

iv got some more cab porn but once again im haveing trouble getting onto the laptop.

 

[disfunktional]

hey Helis thanx for stopping in pull up a chair the build is finaly starting to pick up a lil momentum.

 

[disfunktional]

more progress and its stating to look like something now. theres some gaps, if you look closely, but that from the sides of the fridge bulgeing out. im going to use some 3M super spray adhesive to get the metal fridge walls to stick to the MDF board walls. i still have to make some strips to fit in the back wall and inside the scrubber area. they will be glued in place, with a strong epoxy, so that the walls can be glued to them. i also have the vent cover, from the whisper fan, installed in the ceiling of the flower cab. still plenty to do but im feeling alot better about the progress now.

 

[ScrubNinja]

I can't give you rep but that looks friggin' awesome! Been a while since I saw an overall pic of what's going on

 

[DiscoBiscuit]

lol, you know i would already have one if it werent for this build. but, this was worth more for me to do than the table saw. i will definitely have to get one for my NGB build tho, it takes so much time c-clamping a straight edge down for every cut.

Wow, are we talking skill saw? That's even harder. I've been there bro. I skilled full sheets of plywood for those speakers as I couldn't handle them on the table saw by myself. Props to your improvisation.

thats what im worried about. im looking into some of those tot locks to see if they can be used for this or not. and i know what you mean about the stealth. il be lmao on the inside for sure, lol.

Have you looked at "cam" locks? They're heavy duty, usually made for sheet metal and would look professional (unless the idea of a visibly locked fridge blows the show.) I bought some off Ebay and haven't installed em yet.

Somebody sent me a PM about those tot locks. You can't see them and they're easy to install. The mounts have glue pads but are also scored for screws which would probably make em stronger. Seems the magnets were sufficient for the job as well. I'll see if I can find the message. I can't post it public but can let you know any pros or cons described.

more progress and its stating to look like something now. theres some gaps, if you look closely, but that from the sides of the fridge bulgeing out. im going to use some 3M super spray adhesive to get the metal fridge walls to stick to the MDF board walls. i still have to make some strips to fit in the back wall and inside the scrubber area. they will be glued in place, with a strong epoxy, so that the walls can be glued to them. i also have the vent cover, from the whisper fan, installed in the ceiling of the flower cab. still plenty to do but im feeling alot better about the progress now.

Damn, if I complement you any more you'll think I'm gonna hump your leg. I love that damn thing already and might hump it instead. Seriously good job.

I use the hell outta 3M adhesive spray, that stuff's the shiz. If you spray both surfaces and let it dry to tacky, it'll hold better. I don't know how long you'll keep this thing (hopefully it will stay in the family for future growers, lol) but that adhesive might evaporate over time. Wouldn't be a big deal, just a thought.

Have you ever used yellow contact cement? It's used to laminate counter tops and lasts for several decades if the glue joint isn't exposed to the elements. Only down side is you have to get it right the first time, no second chances. Sounds like something right up your alley, eh?

 

[disfunktional]

lmao, thanx for the props!! i plan on keeping this for a long time, iv put too much time into it to just seller. and i havent tried the yellow contact cement before. il have to check into it. the get it right the first time scares me a lil with what il be applying it ot tho.

 

[disfunktional]

im leaning pretty hard towards the tot loks because they add to the stealthiness of the fridge. im hopeing that i can find a way to make them work with what iv already got done, kind of wish i would have planned that part earlier in the build *shoulder shrug* o well. peace.

 

[disfunktional]

I can't give you rep but that looks friggin' awesome! Been a while since I saw an overall pic of what's going on

thanx man. the back walls and flower ceiling/utility floor have to be removed for other work to be done but i just had to put it together to see how she looked. im glad i did gives me the feeling that its actualy getting done, lol.