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GreenPassion.org - Dedicated to Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation and Education - DIY and Budget Growing http://www.greenpassion.org/ Do-it-yourself and inexpensive growing alternatives! en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:33:59 GMT vBulletin 1 http://www.greenpassion.org/images/family/misc/rss.jpg GreenPassion.org - Dedicated to Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation and Education - DIY and Budget Growing http://www.greenpassion.org/ Using salton yogurt maker to germ and ? http://www.greenpassion.org/f39/using-salton-yogurt-maker-germ-17165/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:42:53 GMT I have a vintage Salton yogurt maker, 5 holes, it has a plastic base and clear plastic cover. I used it years back when I was into making my yogurt instead of buying it. Now I get it from WallyWorld. Anyhow, yogurt makes at 108 to 112 F ( not sure of C... ) I read of heat mats being used for germing and assorted other warming tasks in the grow garden. I would like to hear some opinions for possible use with the above mentioned temperature in mind. I will post up a couple pics of the thing... THANKS! Peace, Pete thinking.gif I have a vintage Salton yogurt maker, 5 holes, it has a plastic base and clear plastic cover. I used it years back when I was into making my yogurt instead of buying it. Now I get it from WallyWorld.

Anyhow, yogurt makes at 108 to 112 F ( not sure of C... )

I read of heat mats being used for germing and assorted other warming tasks in the grow garden.

I would like to hear some opinions for possible use with the above mentioned temperature in mind. I will post up a couple pics of the thing...

THANKS!

Peace,

Pete thinking.gif ]]> DIY and Budget Growing XBRPete http://www.greenpassion.org/f39/using-salton-yogurt-maker-germ-17165/ Diy blower fan Do you think you can do it http://www.greenpassion.org/f39/diy-blower-fan-do-you-think-you-can-do-16996/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:09:06 GMT I have been studying for a while doing research and came up with a idea maybe it has been done before but i have never seen it before on the internet or even heard of someone trying it. so here's what i came up with

Here is a Stanley blower fan taken all apart pretty basic construction and inter workings of a blower fan (Looks simple right) now why haven't you built one yet

this would be so simple i don't know why i never thought of it years ago
find something in your house that has a high powered electric motor such as that which is pictured you can get these out of just about any type of fan i myself would go with a tower fan because that has just about everything you will need including the fan blade cut it down to the size you would prefer melt it back into place so theres no rough edges and set it back up the way you took it out
only problem now is the coating outer shell use sheet metal to shape it you might even be able to do it with aluminum soda cans and if its to loud melt plastic over the aluminum coating or outer shell what ever you wanna call it.

I myself am going to use a refrigerator condenser fan motor like the one in the last picture mine that i have is 115v 9watt and has 1550 RPM
Thanks every one gotta get some supplies leave some comments let me know what you think if it works which im positive it will i think this will help some people out and save them anywhere between $30 to $100 or more

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]]> DIY and Budget Growing young420means http://www.greenpassion.org/f39/diy-blower-fan-do-you-think-you-can-do-16996/ Rubbermaid grow box. Smell through cracks? http://www.greenpassion.org/f39/rubbermaid-grow-box-smell-through-cracks-16903/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:18:04 GMT Hi Greenpassion. I just built the rubbermaid grow box that is stickied. I noticed though that the stacked totes still leave small cracks of air where they meet. I have an intake and exhaust fan and I plan on building a carbon filter for the exhaust. I was wondering though if these cracks will leak the small? The exhaust fan is a small computer fan. Hi Greenpassion. I just built the rubbermaid grow box that is stickied. I noticed though that the stacked totes still leave small cracks of air where they meet. I have an intake and exhaust fan and I plan on building a carbon filter for the exhaust. I was wondering though if these cracks will leak the small? The exhaust fan is a small computer fan. ]]> DIY and Budget Growing Sadistik http://www.greenpassion.org/f39/rubbermaid-grow-box-smell-through-cracks-16903/ E Z planter bottom carbon filter http://www.greenpassion.org/f39/e-z-planter-bottom-carbon-filter-16532/ Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:33:22 GMT Putting together a Rubbermaid style cab I used what I had available to make a easy carbon filter.
Two matching planter bottoms that are a little smaller than the bottom of a five or three gallon bucket
Fine mesh, enough for two pieces a few inches larger than bottoms
A desk fan, I toke the base off - cut out the top of a five gallon bucket and attached with zip ties
Five gallon bucket

Fit desk fan into lid of bucket…pic 1 & 2

Cut out approximately five inch holes in each of the planter bottoms and one the same size in top of cabinet. I used plumbing adhesive and drywall screws to fasten one of the planter bottoms to the top of cabinet. Pic 4 & 5

Place mesh screen over planter bottom, pour in enough activated carbon to make even ½ inch layer. Put second piece of screen over top, push down planter bottom and fasten two together with drywall screws. Pics 6, 7 & 8

Trim any excess mesh and set bucket on top of planter bottom carbon filter..
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]]> DIY and Budget Growing greenvulpine http://www.greenpassion.org/f39/e-z-planter-bottom-carbon-filter-16532/ Light Hanger http://www.greenpassion.org/f39/light-hanger-16419/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:24:34 GMT I have been gone afew months as of late but i am back and i have a few new tricks. Most of us have probably seen the adjustable light hangers http://www.shop.maxxpower.us/images/710115.jpg LIGHT HANGER, YO-YO, GROW YO YO, LIGHT MOVER, LIGHT RAIL, LIGHT TURNER Well they say right in the description that it "WORKS LIKE A MINI BLIND." Well what do you know a mini blind work like a mini blind too, and @ 1/6 the cost of the commercial light hanger.

Start by tearing the blinds themselves out along with the bottom piece then cut away all the small strings that held the blinds leaving the biggest cord on each side intact. You should be left with the top piece, a single cord on each end aswell as the 2 pull cords used to adjust the height of the blind/light. Now just attach the main piece to the ceiling and tie each of the 2 blind cords to your reflector and you have a light hanger that is so easy to adjust it is perfect for those w/ limited mobility aswell as those of us who are just lazy or tired of playing w/ chains. I have tried to be as clear as possible but if there are any question please let me know and I would be happy to help.

Also the torn out blinds can be trimmed down to make great plant label stakes instead of throwing them away.

***Edit*** I use these to hang floros and even large air cooled HID reflectors w/ glass lenses and have good results but i would not use them for a light with a built in ballast as i don't really knoiw how much weight they can support and that would seem a bit much. ]]> DIY and Budget Growing P@ssw0rd http://www.greenpassion.org/f39/light-hanger-16419/ Rubbermaid Fan Silencer http://www.greenpassion.org/f39/rubbermaid-fan-silencer-16196/ Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:53:21 GMT Rubbermaid Fan Silencer

Decide how big your fan is and what kind of attachments you will need.
Mine is an 8” fan from craigslist ($20 what a steal) and I needed it to go to a 6” duct for my light. So I needed some converters, but you may not need the same if you use a 6” fan. So purchase accordingly.

Step one, go to your local Homedepot and buy the needed items:

1 Rubbermaid box big enough to fit your fan and the metal connectors
1 8” or 6” collar
1 8” to 6” reducer or 6” straight connector
1 box all purpose metal screws (great for anything)
4-6 6” duct clamps depending on your setup
1 25ft length of 6” duct tubing
2 can foam spray or 1 can and foam liner
1 roll cellophane (Safeway not Homedepot)

1) Test fit the fan and traces the outline of the intake on the inside of the Rubbermaid box.

2) Drill 4 holes along the inside edge or your traced circle and use it as a guide to take the duct piece to trace your hole on the outside. (way easier then trying to cut from the inside.)

3) Take your jig saw or tin shears and cut out the hole on the one side of the container.

4) Once done test fit the fan and make sure it all lines up

5) Repeat the same steps (1-4) with the output side of the fan on the other side of the Rubbermaid box.

6) Once again give it a dry test run to make sure everything lines up.

7) Once it all works out, take the fan and rap it in cellophane so that you don’t have foam stuck to your fan FOREVER!

8) Cut out the cellophane so that it is not in the opening of the fan (Pot heads beware)

9) Drill a pilot hole and screw the duct parts to your fan, to lock it onto place as well as making a secure seal so no foam gets in your fan.

10) Fill the box up to about ½ way with foam and then let it expand, to seal the fan into place. No need to fill all the way, it will just make more work down the road.

11) Let dry for 4-6 hrs before giving it a test run

This is a cheap and easy way to make a portable light weight fan concealed box/silencer for your grow setup. I like the fact that I can move it all around with little difficulty and it is very light and not an eye sore. (PS candy and soda from Homedepot optional)

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