Bos Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Go get some sealing foam from builders. You can get it an various thickness and width. I used it on my grow cupboard and works perfect.Also known as ''weather stripping''.Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolrooker Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share Posted July 5, 2020 3 hours ago, StickyD420 said: Sorry brother, Been thinking, and from your pictures, you have a reflective sheet, plus the space blanket. Maybe you have spare space blanket to hang inside the cupboard at the doors, like I mentioned the vinyl, and also seal the doors with the foam rubber strips. Then you get the added bonus of reflective surface all over, and also from these pictures, looks like you dont have much meat / surface that overlaps on the door to frame / case for that tape, but just an observation. Yes bro I have some spare space blanket. I think I'll use a combination of the foam and space blanket 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolrooker Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share Posted July 5, 2020 (edited) What could also work lekker to seal the light leaks is the seal you get on a fridge door. Not sure where I can find some though I already tried foam pad taped down with aluminum foil but the problem with my door, is that the door has a slight curve so the gap at the bottom vs then top is not equal. I'll buy some weather stripping tomorrow anyway n give it a go Edited July 5, 2020 by zolrooker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_StonedTrooper Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 45 minutes ago, zolrooker said: What could also work lekker to seal the light leaks is the seal you get on a fridge door. Not sure where I can find some though I already tried foam pad taped down with aluminum foil but the problem with my door, is that the door has a slight curve so the gap at the bottom vs then top is not equal. This is what I thought with the cupboard you used, as I have had similar before. I wouldn't recommend the fridge rubber, it has magnets in and then you'd need metal on the frame for it to work, more of a mission. My original idea of the sheet of space blanket inside, should seal the light from coming out, just not air tight. Do you even have enough overlapping area for the weather strip to work, and then will it seal the gap difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolrooker Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share Posted July 5, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, StickyD420 said: This is what I thought with the cupboard you used, as I have had similar before. I wouldn't recommend the fridge rubber, it has magnets in and then you'd need metal on the frame for it to work, more of a mission. My original idea of the sheet of space blanket inside, should seal the light from coming out, just not air tight. Do you even have enough overlapping area for the weather strip to work, and then will it seal the gap difference? I can try the weather strip. Also, the frame of my cabinet is steel. I'd prefer not to hang the space blanket loose as it's quite noisy when the fan blows on it lol Edited July 5, 2020 by zolrooker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_StonedTrooper Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Just now, zolrooker said: I can try the weather strip. Also, the frame of my cabinet is steel. Ah okay it looked like a wooden one I had at a stage. Yes then go weather strip, and or the magnetic route, which ever is easier to get hold of and does what you need. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolrooker Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share Posted July 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, StickyD420 said: Ah okay it looked like a wooden one I had at a stage. Yes then go weather strip, and or the magnetic route, which ever is easier to get hold of and does what you need. Not sure where to get the magnetic seals so will try out the weather strips first 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_StonedTrooper Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Scrap yards, not the car type, but old fridge repair or service centers, have old or broken possibly? You could also go for a strip of sun visor, cut to size and hanging (hey @Ill_Evan?) I too want to see one cut up That foam rubber is good stuff, it lasts and seals, and cheap enough. Make latches or catching points on the corners or the cupboard doors to pull them toward the frame if you want even better seal. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakstein420 Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 10 hours ago, zolrooker said: I already tried foam pad taped down with aluminum foil but the problem with my door, is that the door has a slight curve so the gap at the bottom vs then top is not equal. You can double up on the foam for areas where the door curves. So stick down one strip of foam, close door and check for light leaks. Wherever you spot a leak just put some more foam. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolrooker Posted July 6, 2020 Author Share Posted July 6, 2020 4 hours ago, Bakstein420 said: You can double up on the foam for areas where the door curves. So stick down one strip of foam, close door and check for light leaks. Wherever you spot a leak just put some more foam. Cool, i got some weather strip this morning as well, both 3mm and 5mm. Will play around with it and see what i can do 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUltimateNoob Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 I used single sided foam tape to stuck along the edge of the box to seal up the door of my grow box without light leaks getting through and used 2 toggle clamps to pull the door shut.Sorry it I'm off topic, but from what I skimmed through, I think it might help. Sent from my POCOPHONE F1 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_StonedTrooper Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Just now, TheUltimateNoob said: I used single sided foam tape to stuck along the edge of the box to seal up the door of my grow box without light leaks getting through and used 2 toggle clamps to pull the door shut. Sorry it I'm off topic, but from what I skimmed through, I think it might help. Sent from my POCOPHONE F1 using Tapatalk There you go, that was my last recommendation and those latches are perfect for his needs. Thank you @TheUltimateNoob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolrooker Posted July 6, 2020 Author Share Posted July 6, 2020 Thanks guys! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUltimateNoob Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 There you go, that was my last recommendation and those latches are perfect for his needs. Thank you @TheUltimateNoobAwesome, glad I could help. And apologies for the typos in the previous post, lol, was in a bit of a rush. Sent from my POCOPHONE F1 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolrooker Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 Hi guys, so one of my seedlings has broken the surface already.. Do i need to provide it proper lighting from now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_StonedTrooper Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 3 minutes ago, zolrooker said: Hi guys, so one of my seedlings has broken the surface already.. Do i need to provide it proper lighting from now? Yes sir, or it will stretch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolrooker Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, StickyD420 said: Yes sir, or it will stretch How much light is enough? I can put a 20w LED or a 75W, or even a 54w fluorescent.. Or should i move to final destination asap? under the 150w LED? Edited July 7, 2020 by zolrooker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_StonedTrooper Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Just now, zolrooker said: How much light is enough? I can put a 20w LED or a 75W, or even a 54w fluorescent Each of those will need a different height, so up to you, as you can use the lowest watts at a closer distance, or the bigger further away, all depending on the area you need to cover or height restrictions or power budgets you may have. You need to test it or give more details of the lights and so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolrooker Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, StickyD420 said: Each of those will need a different height, so up to you, as you can use the lowest watts at a closer distance, or the bigger further away, all depending on the area you need to cover or height restrictions or power budgets you may have. You need to test it or give more details of the lights and so Ok thx, ill put a small light closeby tonight and take a pic. there is also a residual light thats already hitting it indirectly through glass and algae (From about 800W T5 fluorescent) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolrooker Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 75w led about 30-40cm away from jiffy. Hope it's not too close? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_StonedTrooper Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Perfect brother, maybe a little closer but it's okay for now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolrooker Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 26 minutes ago, StickyD420 said: Perfect brother, maybe a little closer but it's okay for now. Thanks bro, can I leave the light on 24/7? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_StonedTrooper Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 (edited) You can, but 18/6 they say is best, Was it an Auto, they can be 24hours on. Your root develop at night/dark. Unless auto Edited July 7, 2020 by StickyD420 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolrooker Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 (edited) 36 minutes ago, StickyD420 said: You can, but 18/6 they say is best, Was it an Auto, they can be 24hours on. Your root develop at night/dark. Unless auto Thx brother. They're fems. I'll put on 18 / 6 then Coming to think of it.. not sure if the residual light in that area will render that timing useless though haha Edited July 7, 2020 by zolrooker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_StonedTrooper Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 (edited) The other light will hamper them, and you dont want that actually as it can cause herm or unnecessary stress. Cant you hang something between the tank and area? Maybe send a picture of the light off so I get an idea of what the residual would be? Edited July 7, 2020 by StickyD420 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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