PC Case Growers Club

JlMH4LPERT

Member

• May 30, 2009

• #581

Captain thats a shame (maybe make a new acct with fake email and upload it)

Sounds like a nice case, would love to see it but sounds like my PC as well
minus a sucessful carbon scrubber (haha i can do it now!)

 

Lord Doobie

Member

• May 30, 2009

• #582

Speaking of cases, which of them have the hinged door on the side? Anyplace that has them cheap?
Low odor strains are in my sig

 

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CaptainStoner

Member

• May 31, 2009

• #583

some models of chieftec dragon had hinged doors.. i think Antec's SLK series had them too (old school computer hardware here) but your best bet is probably looking around used computer parts, ebay, computer refurb places, etc.. modern cases aren't up to much tbh with sharp edges and LOTS of holes to seal... very thin metals too, there's NOTHING built like a beige warrior from the x86 and P1 days but you'll struggle to find a case that old with a hinged side unless it's an old server tower, which would be a bloody good growcase.

 

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TobiasFunke

New member

• Jun 2, 2009

• #584

Hi, can anyone recommend a good case? i'm not sure where to get a used or free one in the UK so i'm looking to buy one, I suppose a new one should at least have all the panels intact for maximum stealth.One problem I have found with the newer models is there's often holes in the side for a fan which could compromise the stealth element.

Anyway thanks for looking, peace

 

Lord Doobie

Member

• Jun 2, 2009

• #585

a server tower will give you the most room
there are holes all over any case which will have to be blocked
second hand shops, ebay uk, garage sales, craig's list, etc...

 

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Micro420

• Jun 3, 2009

• #586

Lord Doobie said:

a server tower will give you the most room
there are holes all over any case which will have to be blocked
second hand shops, ebay uk, garage sales, craig's list, etc...

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Yup and foil tape works wonders. Great Stuff expandable foam too. Those should help eliminate light leaks and air leaks.

 

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TobiasFunke

New member

• Jun 3, 2009

• #587

Cheers guys, i'll keep an eye out.

 

Lord Doobie

Member

• Jun 7, 2009

• #588

I'm curious about the 100w HPS temps...How did that go?
I guess the 100w HPS would be a helluva lot hotter than the 100w CFL...

 

Lord Doobie

Member

• Jun 16, 2009

• #589

Checkout my PC Flowering lighting poll, guys...and vote!
http://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=125634

 

immaculate

Member

• Jun 17, 2009

• #590

Got a server tower. Been putting this off for a long time.

Guess I don't know where to start. Can I find all my supplies at Lowe's?

What's the safest way to mount my fans? I'm worried about wiring and keeping the case looking as "normal" to appearance as possible. I'd like to keep shit neat.

I've been an outdoor guy for years and this will be my second stab at an indoor/micro. My first was just a joke. I'd like to keep this simple but nice. Get a routine down so the girlfriend and I don't have to keep breaking the bank. I missed the outdoor season this time around and this would be convenient.

I'm thinking about just mounting a powerstrip to the side of the case and keeping it all contained as I believe I have the space.

I don't know if I should make 2 chambers; 1 veg and 1 flower or just keep the whole space. It's a server tower so I do have a bit of space. I'll post pictures of the gutted works soon.

Where specifically should I look for that reflexive shrink wrap? Should I just cut sheets of mylar and line the whole case. I really want to ensure that there are no leaks, etc.

I've read through the thread numerous times. I guess I just need my hand held. Thanks.

 

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astrohotdog

New member

• Jun 28, 2009

• #591

Ahoi Guys,

here some pics..









2x 120mm fans @6v
2x radium 23w cfl 6500k

Peace

 

Aerohead

space gardener

Veteran

• Jun 29, 2009

• #592

Just realized I never posted my PC in here:

 

dlusion

Member

• Jun 29, 2009

• #593

Just made a seperate thread about my setup... comments/recommendations are definitely welcome!

 

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bugasman

New member

• Jul 12, 2009

• #594

Aerohead said:

I love the beer can reflector, that's classic! Probably works pretty well too.

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Can I use this same concept reflector for my HPS 70W? I have one in my PC grow. The top of my case is made of aluminium so I think a can reflector will improve almost anything.

 

Lord Doobie

Member

• Jul 13, 2009

• #595

@bugasman
I don't see why not...It can't burn or anything...PC cases are easier to cool than wooden...

 

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GrowASmith

New member

• Jul 14, 2009

• #596

Hey, I got a question. Is there an easy way to gut your pc case when the device/motherboard racks don't have screws?

 

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geekusa

Member

• Jul 14, 2009

• #597

GrowASmith said:

Hey, I got a question. Is there an easy way to gut your pc case when the device/motherboard racks don't have screws?

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If you don't need the mother board, grip it and rip it.

Other wise remove the other side of the pc case if you can, and you should see the solder joints. I guess you could reheat those...

 

Aerohead

space gardener

Veteran

• Jul 14, 2009

• #598

Yes, your case either has rivets or it is spot welded. If it is riveted, you are in luck, a simple drill will take it right apart. If it's spot welded it either takes a good pair of sheers and a very strong hand or a hand held jigsaw to get it apart neatly.

 

Lord Doobie

Member

• Jul 14, 2009

• #599

if you're not up gutting yourself, just take the case to a metal shop and tell them what you want

 

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bugasman

New member

• Jul 14, 2009

• #600

Hey guys. I'm using a 70W HPS in my PC grow. Temperature is nice. I wonder if is possible to use a 150W HPS to improve yields. What you think? It's possible?