Would I need to make a cool tube for this? Or run ducting and a bigger fan to cool it off?
Soooo. I made that thread way too quick. Im currently going to follow somewhat of the plan.
You could, that's totally your perrogative. However, I'm a firm believer in: you have to learn to walk before you can run. But do whatever suits your needs best.
I don't want to start a CFL war but majority of what i've read is to try not to use them. I know i'll want the most dank stuff I can grow so I'll end up wanting a hps set up. Personally I don't think hps is like some light for expert growers. It just takes a lot more to set it up properly. But I definitely agree with you.
I don't know what you're reading that says not to use them...there's a whole sub-forum that would disagree with you. IMHO you don't need a HPS setup to have "the most dank stuff", CFLs can do the job too if used properly. HPS will certainly do the trick, but for something like a cabinet grow, i think its more effort than its worth. If you ask me, HPS is better suited for larger grows like tents, or whole rooms. CFLs are perfect for something small and stealthy like a cabinet. Not only will it cost less electricity to run CFL vs HPS, but it's a cheaper initial investment up front too. Just food for thought....
