Easy bucket starter crib

[Cat1]

Because of the weather I wanted something I could start a couple of baby girls and control the heat and humidity.

[Cat1]

This is everything I used,
1 - 5gl bucket and lid
1 - timer
1 - surge protector
1 - 9w 125v 3000k 540lm LED grow light (HD)
1 - pendent fixture with 125v plug

1 - Drill hole in lid to fit pendent fixture.
2 - use pendent nut to secure.
3 - screw in bulb and plug into timer.
It doesn’t get any easier, I can fit 5 dixie cups in the bottom and found out it stays a constant 75 degrees . Not only can I use it to start a few baby girls but when it comes time to clone it will be perfect. Cost is somewhere > $50. I’ll post any improvements as the pop up.

[Cat1]

When it’s finished.

[Cat1]

Now the babies are safe from dogs, cats, pests and makes a fine nightlight.

[Cat1]

Here is a picture of my five stages of dixie cup grows

I hung a therm. on the edge to monitor temp.

[Cat1]

Next day.

[Cat1]

WEEK #4

girls seem to be liking the Jacks. Gonna have to modify the buckets I’m running out of room up top.

[Cat1]

Started to outgrow my light so I added a bucket extension.

[Cat1]

Stick a fork in it, it’s done

[TeNNWisKeY]

That is bud light.

[Cat1]

Baby girl is looking good.

[Cat1]

I’m really liking this thing, it makes a killer starter house, in time I’m sure I can think of some upgrades like foil on the inside and maybe a small 3v computer fan. See youngun’s this is what you have to look forward to when you retire… hours of sitting around thinking up stuff that makes the world a better place.

[DukeHale]

i like the low-tech BlueHouse (lol instead of green) idea man. i think a small fan would be a good upgrade.
this one is like 8$
https://www.amazon.com/Microcomputer-Thermostat-Temperature-Controller-Protection/dp/B07TYCYH5F

@Cat1

See youngun’s this is what you have to look forward to when you retire… hours of sitting around thinking up stuff that makes the world a better place.

well im not retired but I love stuff like this haha

[Cat1]

@DukeHale They make a little 5v fan that plugs into a usb port, I can get a 4 pack for $10. I have a Inkbird PID I use for my “water distillation device” they work great I can program my heat to come on and go off at a exact degree so I don’t “scorch” my water.

[Cat1]

BTW, PID - proportional integral derivative controller, pretty cool little device.

[DukeHale]

man so could i use a PID to maintain a ph level in a reservoir?

[Cat1]

no its used to turn on electrical devices at a certain temp. Its like the thermostat in your house that turns on the heat and air.

[Cat1]

What better day to move the little girl than 4/20