SANTIAGO'S BUILD by /u/SantiagoSentMe

I have finished my Space Bucket! It has been a great day. Any comments, questions or constructive criticism about my build are welcome.

BUCKET DESIGN

I went with a classic SB. I'm using standard 5gal white buckets blacked out with Gorilla Tape. For lighting I have a 42w bulb in the center, and two Y-a adapters with 42w and 23w CFLs. This adds up to about 11,600 lumens total. Used 2 bucket tops so that all lights are approximately on the same level. Also using a roll of 5630SMD LED strips. The light-top ventilation features a 120mm Axial Fan with 110cfm.

OTHER STUFF

I'm testing an airflow configuration with 4 intakes. Used PVC elbows to block all the light coming of out the bucket. I have mounted a fan speed controller and 12v 5A power supply for LED strip to the side. Tubes and valves came from a local home store similar to Lowes or Home Depot (it's half inch tubing). I built a runoff tray mounted a hose with valve for easy emptying. For this I'm using inch and a half screws installed about 2 inches apart. Also I wanted to be able to water without taking off the top every time. Trying out a watering system using a cheap squirt bottle with bottom cut out, a simple valve, and a hose with a ring of hose with small holes. Not sure how well this will work but I'm gonna try it.

FUTURE ROADMAP

I'm going to try some different designs but might have to add a 2nd fan. Currently with 1 fan and no filter my bucket holds steady at 75-76°F while the temp in the room is 69-70°F. All I have left to do is my carbon scrubber. The first one I made was 'too good' and wouldn't let enough air through even with my 110cfm fan.