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    Default DIY Growbox build guide

    Hi guys, this thread is dedicated for new starters in home growing who would like to build their own grow box from scratch. Below you find the link to the step-by-step build guide, its over 100 pages so take your time.
    I made the guide in appreciation of all the help I got in different forums and threads. I thought its time to give something back to the community.
    In this thread I'll try to answer your questions and help out if you get stuck during the build.

    DIY Grow box build guide:
    https://sites.google.com/view/gbox420/build-guide

    Goals
    Find a suitable grow space
    Build an efficient LED light
    Ventilation with active carbon filtering
    Limit plant height
    Automatic irrigation system
    Prepare grow medium

    This is how the completed box looks like:
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    Best of luck,
    GrowBoxGuy
    Last edited by GrowBoxGuy; 04-10-17 at 10:40 PM.

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    Hi mate this is great but no links allowed im afraid.... how you get around the light leaks on that little cab??

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    Quote Originally Posted by TT View Post
    Hi mate this is great but no links allowed im afraid.... how you get around the light leaks on that little cab??

    Hi TT, I used P profile self-adhesive rubber strips, that you usually get to seal windows and doors.
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    Sorry about the link, but without it the entire guide is useless :S I cannot post 100+ pages in an organised way into posts.

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    Awesome mate... what about for the centre of the doors when closed together?

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    Quote Originally Posted by TT View Post
    Awesome mate... what about for the centre of the doors when closed together?
    That was tricky, I had to put a piece of flat lumber on one side + the rubber strip. When I close the doors it mushes the rubber strip a bit, and it creates a nice seal.
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    Every step is added to the guide to, if I do not get banned for that

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    I like it mate, i built a couple of grow drobes a while back... any lights on pics with the doors shut to see just how light proof it actually is 😂👍🏼

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    Quote Originally Posted by GrowBoxGuy View Post
    Hi guys, this thread is dedicated for new starters in home growing who would like to build their own grow box from scratch. Below you find the link to the step-by-step build guide, its over 100 pages so take your time.
    I made the guide in appreciation of all the help I got in different forums and threads. I thought its time to give something back to the community.
    In this thread I'll try to answer your questions and help out if you get stuck during the build.

    DIY Grow box build guide:
    https://sites.google.com/view/gbox420/build-guide

    Goals
    Find a suitable grow space
    Build an efficient LED light
    Ventilation with active carbon filtering
    Limit plant height
    Automatic irrigation system
    Prepare grow medium

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    Best of luck,
    GrowBoxGuy
    Are you planing to sell anything or advertise on this site of yours ?

    Regards BL

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    Quote Originally Posted by TT View Post
    I like it mate, i built a couple of grow drobes a while back... any lights on pics with the doors shut to see just how light proof it actually is 😂👍🏼
    I have to sleep next to the box, so it had to be perfect
    Without the sealing it looked like Aliens just landed inside my wardrobe.
    I took a photo for you now:

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    On the back I had to use 2 pieces of 90 degree pvc pipes to keep the lights in, but allow air through :
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bud Lightyear View Post
    Are you planing to sell anything or advertise on this site of yours ?

    Regards BL
    No, I believe in open source. I linked the guide, I can also add the part list from Amazon and Ebay , but you will have to build it yourself

    Spoke to many people in cannabis expos who are bound to a wheelchair but would still like to grow. For them building all this is impossible alone.
    So maybe for disabled people who cannot build it I would consider making it.

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    In theory, it's a great idea... but in reality the idea sucks big time

    Throw the whole concept in the bin & spend a few $$ on a real set up... the price will be about the same but the real set up will grow decent bud & not stink the house out!
    It's Not What You Know, It's What You Can Prove

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