How to build a Cardboard CFL Box

**camoxnhx** · May-24-2009, 11:52

What up everyone. So I thought I'd contribute something to the site. I went out and got some boxes and I'm rebuilding my grow box. Atm I'm taking pics of every step I take. Pics posted soon!

**Divestoned** · May-24-2009, 11:58

I've been thinking of switching to a cardboard box,but im not sure how to fit the 2- 4 foot hood's in there...

Dive

**camoxnhx** · May-24-2009, 12:59

So heres the box so far. I will get into detail when i install everything and ill show you the easyest way. pics are self explantory. any question fire away. i plan on finishing this tonight and if not the tomorrow but this will be very well detailed.

Why cant i post the pics here?

**headshake** · May-24-2009, 13:01

Originally Posted by Divestoned

I've been thinking of switching to a cardboard box,but im not sure how to fit the 2- 4 foot hood's in there...

Dive

i think you are gonna need a cardboard fort, not a box!

-shake

**camoxnhx** · May-24-2009, 15:26

Im going to be working with a Passive Intake for the box

This is a 3 set of boxes from Staples cost $8.88USD
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...0/PICT0012.jpg
I Taped The Bottom and taped the top flap together (for the SSH)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...0/PICT0013.jpg
I wanted it big enough to fit 2 5 QUART pots and probly 2 more.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...0/PICT0014.jpg
Cut the top out of the other set of boxes for the top
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...0/PICT0015.jpg
Side view of the box With Mesurements
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...0/PICT0016.jpg
One of the Holes Cut In the top for my 4 Inch exaust (adding more)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...0/PICT0017.jpg
Passsive Intake (Brings fresh air creating a "NEGITIVE" airflow)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...0/PICT0018.jpg

So as i continue building and painting i will take pics of the step by step process.

**camoxnhx** · May-24-2009, 17:44

Top with 3 holes cut in and the bottom painted white (inside the box)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...0/PICT0019.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...0/PICT0022.jpg

The Duct for the top of the box "SIDES" (need 2)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...0/PICT0020.jpg

Top of the duct (TOP PORTION)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...0/PICT0021.jpg

Duct top and sides bolted (used 1/2" bolts and nuts)
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...0/PICT0024.jpg

and to be continued....

**cornbread** · May-24-2009, 21:27

Cardboard - Stealth - International Cannagraphic Magazine Forums

**camoxnhx** · May-24-2009, 21:41

**camoxnhx** · May-25-2009, 08:54

So for the bulbs they are 6 26 Watt CFLS (1600 Lumes each=9600Lumes) I got them at walmart.

**killa12345** · May-25-2009, 10:44

hey camo......are you flowering.....if not you are gonna wanna change some of them 2700k for some 6500k bulbs....

**camoxnhx** · May-25-2009, 10:54

I have 3 and 3 of daylight and warmlight. I'm sexing them atm but when I flower I'm going to use 10CFLs instead of 6

**camoxnhx** · May-27-2009, 10:45

So i was having some Medication i mean meditation time (lol) and from the size of this box i was thinking of either a 100w HPS or a 150w HPS. I have some extra cash that i was saving for the cannabis cup but i want to invest into something more then 7 days(i still plan on going next year with the wife). Now i dont know any reliable sites to get them from but i have seen both 100w and 150w HPS systems. any suggestions?

**fluid69** · May-27-2009, 11:50

Originally Posted by camoxnhx

So i was having some Medication i mean meditation time (lol) and from the size of this box i was thinking of either a 100w HPS or a 150w HPS. I have some extra cash that i was saving for the cannabis cup but i want to invest into something more then 7 days(i still plan on going next year with the wife). Now i dont know any reliable sites to get them from but i have seen both 100w and 150w HPS systems. any suggestions?

this ebay store link from the "el cheapo lighting guide" has some sweet deals. I was thinking of ordering one from them.

eBay Store - High Tech Garden Supply: DIGITAL GROW LIGHTS, 400 watt Grow Lights, 1,000 watt Grow Lights

**camoxnhx** · May-27-2009, 12:14

Thanks fluid! That link is the shit.

**fluid69** · May-27-2009, 12:20

yeah, I've been drooling over some HPS setups. I'd love to have that 600w with cool tube.

**MRDiff** · May-27-2009, 15:32

Nice. Im working on a diy lighting fixture for cfl. but this is cool

**camoxnhx** · May-27-2009, 15:59

Well hopefully I helped with your brainstorming. Anyone have any questions fire away

**Bluemysticboy** · Jan-30-2011, 00:25

Originally Posted by fluid69

this ebay store link from the "el cheapo lighting guide" has some sweet deals. I was thinking of ordering one from them.

eBay Store - High Tech Garden Supply: DIGITAL GROW LIGHTS, 400 watt Grow Lights, 1,000 watt Grow Lights

That site is sick!

**iambuterdtoast** · Feb-14-2011, 21:12

This may be late coming, but at least it will bump the thread.

This guide is truly epic, TRULY EPIC!!! I will be using this guide to create my CFL Grow box safely and looks really effective. I only want 2-3 plants, and that box is big enough to harvest from start to finish.

**camoxnhx** · Feb-16-2011, 07:53

Originally Posted by iambuterdtoast

This may be late coming, but at least it will bump the thread.

This guide is truly epic, TRULY EPIC!!! I will be using this guide to create my CFL Grow box safely and looks really effective. I only want 2-3 plants, and that box is big enough to harvest from start to finish.

i grew 4 plants from start to finish in this box. i did this thread a while ago and i have had good harvests out of this box. im glad that this thread has help because that was my goal. we all have to start some were my friend. welcome to the world of CANNA.COM!

**camoxnhx** · Feb-16-2011, 07:56

also instead of water bottles Homedepot has dryer duct for the passive intake and it cost like .30 cents USD for a 4 foot peice. works alot better and you can bend and move it to help with light leaks. when urs is done post the final result of your box here

**iambuterdtoast** · Feb-19-2011, 18:11

I still dont quite understand the ducting and passive intake, can you explain that a little more? I'm trying to figure out what to hook up to the passive intake, but i have most everything else figured out.

I have a 2 foot solid strip that has 4 outlets on it, and i want to connect a outlet-to-socket with a Y splitter, which will allow me to have up to 8 bulbs going at a time. I might have to modify the box design slightly for the type of fixture im using. Soon as my girl stops tripping about me spending 20 bucks on some shit ill be GTG.

**camoxnhx** · Feb-19-2011, 18:32

So what a PASSIVE INTAKE does is when the exhaust hole is bigger ( double the size perferibly ) then the intake hole it creates a NEGITIVE FLOW ( a breeze ) on the inside and will always make for fresh air intake. what works the charm is a 10 inch fan on the top instead of the computer fans . That will pum in crazy amount of air plus it has a speed regulator so u can ajust ur temps
by a few dergrees.

**camoxnhx** · Feb-19-2011, 18:34

But also get a smaller fan to blow around o the indside to help strengthen you plants stems to be able to support the buds

**iambuterdtoast** · Feb-19-2011, 18:35

thanks for the heads up, now if i were to make a carbon filter would i want that hooked up to the passive intake, right?

Also, my space does not seem to get too hot, so the fan size i might have to play around with. I think i can find an adjustable desk fan for the same price as computer case fans(fuckers are expensive).

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