My DIY veg chamber from a wheelchair! - GreenPassion.org - Dedicated to Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation and Education

Hotwheelz · #1 12-18-2009, 03:42 PM

With the girls now flowering it has become necessary to build a veg chamber, to assure a continual supply of medicine!

I found a tutorial on here for a DIY Rubbermaid grow box, and decided to make the a few modifications. I am using a 35 gallon tote instead of the 22 gallon to accommodate two 5 gallon DIY aeroponic buckets that I'm building.

This setup looked real easy and I thought I could throw it together relatively quick. I am in a wheelchair due to a spinal cord injury and since the injury is in the cervical region parts of my arms don't work like they used to and I have very little dexterity and my fingers. So the first step is to cover the entire inside of both 35 gallon tubs with aluminum foil tape, now I have trouble fumbling around with any tape, and this aluminum tape is very unforgiving. It took me probably about eight hours just to tape up the tubs. fortunately it looks like that will be the most time-consuming part of the project. hopefully the rest of this set of will go quickly since two clones are showing new roots!

to make it more accessible once it is done I will probably attach a couple of hinges on one side between the top and bottom tote(like a clamshell). I shouldn't have a problem bending the plants over when opening the lid since I will be training them from the very beginning.

After this all I will need to build is a mother box and I should be good to go!

Thanks to everyone on this forum, this community is awesome and the moderators are some really caring people!

peace

Itinkso · #2 12-18-2009, 03:45 PM

Sounds really cool hotwheelz.........got any pics.......we'd love a look see!!!!

Itinkso · #3 12-18-2009, 03:46 PM

also.....we have a growing for special needs section in case you missed it.......we could put this in there if you want and then it will be easily accesible for any one else with similar needs!!!

SmokeToLive · #4 12-18-2009, 03:54 PM

Wow! Good luck! It sounds like you're on your way to an awesome starter cab.

That aluminum tape is annoying sometimes too!

Pics!

LeCreuset · #5 12-18-2009, 06:26 PM

Hey Hotwheelz can ya do me a favor? I would love to see some pics of your garden. I helped set up a small personal grow for someone in a wheelchair although it works fairly well would love to see some other setups.

LadyMarmalade · #6 12-18-2009, 07:31 PM

Hi, HotWheelz! You're on your way! GP can help with a lot of info whenever you need it! Good luck!

Shinningwind · #7 12-18-2009, 07:31 PM

What flavour of greens are you gonna grow...?

Itinkso · #8 12-19-2009, 12:34 PM

all done for ya hotwheelz........get a move on with the pics now!!!....we are itching to see them!!!!LOL!!!

Hotwheelz · #9 12-19-2009, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotwheelz

With the girls now flowering it has become necessary to build a veg chamber, to assure a continual supply of medicine!

I found a tutorial on here for a DIY Rubbermaid grow box, and decided to make the a few modifications. I am using a 35 gallon tote instead of the 22 gallon to accommodate two 5 gallon DIY aeroponic buckets that I'm building.

This setup looked real easy and I thought I could throw it together relatively quick. I am in a wheelchair due to a spinal cord injury and since the injury is in the cervical region parts of my arms don't work like they used to and I have very little dexterity and my fingers. So the first step is to cover the entire inside of both 35 gallon tubs with aluminum foil tape, now I have trouble fumbling around with any tape, and this aluminum tape is very unforgiving. It took me probably about eight hours just to tape up the tubs. fortunately it looks like that will be the most time-consuming part of the project. hopefully the rest of this set of will go quickly since two clones are showing new roots!

to make it more accessible once it is done I will probably attach a couple of hinges on one side between the top and bottom tote(like a clamshell). I shouldn't have a problem bending the plants over when opening the lid since I will be training them from the very beginning.

After this all I will need to build is a mother box and I should be good to go!

Thanks to everyone on this forum, this community is awesome and the moderators are some really caring people!

peace

Here are a couple pics so far! Taping took a bit of time but did it.

Itinkso · #10 12-19-2009, 12:51 PM

wow......you clearly have the patience of a saint!!!....great going......looking forward to the next set of pics!!!!

jangel · #11 12-19-2009, 02:21 PM

Awesome job! Can't wait to see the rest of your grow. And thank you so much for sharing it with us all. I am sure you will give needed support and inspiration to others trying to also grow with limitations.

Peace

Skittles_man · #12 12-21-2009, 06:03 PM

Hey! Cool! another guy in a wheel-chair in this forum.

I'm looking forward to seeing your grow.

Hotwheelz · #13 12-30-2009, 06:42 PM

sorry I have not finished but I need to pick up 2 h2o pumps tommorow. My clones have nice roots and all will be finished by the weekend. I will post an entire tut bythen............

peace

operator1 · #14 12-30-2009, 07:46 PM

looking good so far... that tape looks like a pain in the butt, can't wait to see the progression of this grow.

Desert Woman · #15 12-31-2009, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Itinkso

also.....we have a growing for special needs section in case you missed it.......we could put this in there if you want and then it will be easily accesible for any one else with similar needs!!!

please?

Desert Woman · #16 12-31-2009, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Itinkso

wow......you clearly have the patience of a saint!!!....great going......looking forward to the next set of pics!!!!

what a good idea! Looks great..

Hotwheelz · #17 01-01-2010, 04:40 PM

Veg chamber with 5 gal aeroponic buckets!

Parts List for veg chamber

1. 2-35 gallon Rubbermaid/Sterlite totes(smallest tote that will hold 2-5 gallon buckets)
2. 2-rolls foil masking tape

3.1-3 socket 18" light fixtures (lowes #122251)

4. 3-26w-42w CFL's

5. Grounded power cord (to attach to the light fixture)

6. Computer Fan

7. 12 V AC adapter (for computer fan)

8. screws and bolts that I had laying around

5 gal Aeroponic buckets parts list

1. 2-5 gallon buckets

2. 2-6" net pot 5 gallon bucket lids

2. 2-250 GPH water pump's

3. 10' 1/2" PVC

4. 2-1/2" T's

5. 8-1/2" elbows

6. 4-1/2" end caps

7. 2-1/2" threaded adapters

8. PVC adhesive

9. 12-micro sprayers

Hotwheelz · #18 01-01-2010, 04:44 PM

cover the entire inside of both 35 gallon tubs with foil tape

Hotwheelz · #19 01-01-2010, 05:04 PM

attach the power cord to the light fixture with wire nuts and electrical tape

Hotwheelz · #20 01-01-2010, 05:08 PM

in the tutorial I used to help me they mounted 2-3 socket light fixtures to the top of the lid tote, but I am only using one fixture and I will hang it with either string or chain so I can raise and lower it as needed (till I come up with a better idea for mounting the light)