assrabbi
Well-Known Member
Evening gentry.
I'm in norcal, mainly cool and damp all year, in the summer some days can get pretty hot. Summer highs are usually mid to high 70s, but some days can get into the 80s, 90s, 100s, if only for a few days.
I have never committed to the idea of retaining an AC unit, but as I build things up it seems like more of a possibility. Possibly a necessity if I want to grow the solid buds I'm after.
I'm running a single 1000 watt light, I have one 6inch 400cfm blowing the heat off of it, there is an additional 400cfm exhausting the tent. Additionally I have a small 170cfm fan hooked up to an intake filter running forced intake. I run the fans at 70% but still I went a little beyond what I needed, the air exchanges quickly. Will the extra fan power be enough to keep my plants comfortable?
Do I need to start looking into an AC unit? Any good suggestions on brands or styles? I know mini splits are efficient but I'm not sure I can afford one of those. I have toyed with looking at small ACs but my mind gets lost. How much air conditioner will I need to cool my little 5x5 and maybe have a little extra to cool me in the room with it.



I'm in norcal, mainly cool and damp all year, in the summer some days can get pretty hot. Summer highs are usually mid to high 70s, but some days can get into the 80s, 90s, 100s, if only for a few days.
I have never committed to the idea of retaining an AC unit, but as I build things up it seems like more of a possibility. Possibly a necessity if I want to grow the solid buds I'm after.
I'm running a single 1000 watt light, I have one 6inch 400cfm blowing the heat off of it, there is an additional 400cfm exhausting the tent. Additionally I have a small 170cfm fan hooked up to an intake filter running forced intake. I run the fans at 70% but still I went a little beyond what I needed, the air exchanges quickly. Will the extra fan power be enough to keep my plants comfortable?
Do I need to start looking into an AC unit? Any good suggestions on brands or styles? I know mini splits are efficient but I'm not sure I can afford one of those. I have toyed with looking at small ACs but my mind gets lost. How much air conditioner will I need to cool my little 5x5 and maybe have a little extra to cool me in the room with it.


