pellpell4
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Hey guys, I've got a 400w HPS right now that I just grew 4 plants under, they all turned out pretty well, but keeping the temperature down has been near impossible. I'd say I averaged 85 when lights were on, but got over 100 at some points.
I've got a 4x4x8 closet with a 190 CFM fan w/ carbon filter and a box fan pointed up at my light blowing the hot air to the fan. For intake, the only "door" i have is a curtain, so I leave the corner cracked open a foot or 2, seems to cool down a bit if i open it up more. No matter what I do though, it's been near impossible to keep it in the 70's, so here's my question... Is it worth it to try cooling this room down, or do I switch over to LEDs?
I haven't seen TOO many LED grows, but I was thinking 2 90w UFO's would be nice for the closet, runs about $200 for both and the heat would be way down. I figure it's either that or buy an air cooled hood for about 60 bucks and then probably have to buy a portable ac unit for 2-300 dollars.
If anyone has suggestions, I'm taking all advice! The cheaper the better. My OTHER solution was to buy a grow box instead of the closet I'm currently using and put that in the basement where the air is cooler. However, if I could, I like where it's at in my upstairs closet, I just need the temp way down! Thanks in advance!
I've got a 4x4x8 closet with a 190 CFM fan w/ carbon filter and a box fan pointed up at my light blowing the hot air to the fan. For intake, the only "door" i have is a curtain, so I leave the corner cracked open a foot or 2, seems to cool down a bit if i open it up more. No matter what I do though, it's been near impossible to keep it in the 70's, so here's my question... Is it worth it to try cooling this room down, or do I switch over to LEDs?
I haven't seen TOO many LED grows, but I was thinking 2 90w UFO's would be nice for the closet, runs about $200 for both and the heat would be way down. I figure it's either that or buy an air cooled hood for about 60 bucks and then probably have to buy a portable ac unit for 2-300 dollars.
If anyone has suggestions, I'm taking all advice! The cheaper the better. My OTHER solution was to buy a grow box instead of the closet I'm currently using and put that in the basement where the air is cooler. However, if I could, I like where it's at in my upstairs closet, I just need the temp way down! Thanks in advance!