Damtrucker
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Has anyone used a chicken coop heat like is in tractor supply that looks like a black rectangular panel in a tent?
Chicken coop heaters
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Airwalker16
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For what? Seedlings? It all depends on how hot it gets and how much wattage it draws
fragileassassin
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For a small fairly sealed space it would probably work ok for a small boost.
They have decent reviews on amazon.
Damtrucker
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130° F not sure the watts. The company that sells it says it isn't designed to heat an area, but I just need it to replace the heat of 400watt led cob setup
Damtrucker
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Thought air circulation might do the trick
MICHI-CAN
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In your situation it's worth reading a little on that.
Damtrucker
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The company has a cookie cutter statement to any question about unit. I think if it heats to 130 air circ should make it like a heater. I'd like to turn lights off in winter.
fragileassassin
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I would believe it's 130 surface temp. It's more to be a warm thing for them to stand by. My radiator gets a surface temp over 200.
Personally, I'd order one off amazon and try it for a few days and return it if it doesnt work.
MICHI-CAN
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I'd take a search for reviews just for possible humor if there is a video. But yes. Might need 2. Your coop is bigger than average.
Damtrucker
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Chewy.com says I can send theirs back on their dime if I don't like it....seems like a test is in order
Damtrucker
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I would like enough room for a radiator....2x4x8 tent
fragileassassin
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Yeah I have one in my tent and it's a beast, but it uses more power than my flower lights. I'm actually trying to find a more energy efficient route now that I have room for a different type of heater.
MICHI-CAN
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Was just recalling the power use. Double tray mat is around 250 I believe. Been a long time.
fragileassassin
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Yeah it alone causes a nearly $40 a month jump in my bill. It pulls a near constant 11-12a
Lucky Luke
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Interesting thread.
Id like to know how the chicken heater turns out and what it costs to run. Following along.
Id like to know how the chicken heater turns out and what it costs to run. Following along.
I’m using one in a 2x4x7 tent in a space that’s about 60 degrees during the day and 50 degrees at the night. It uses 200 watts on its high setting. I’ve noticed for my size tent it can raise the temp roughly 20-25 degrees above the surrounding ambient temp.
I put some 24”x45” drain trays in and I had to move it up from the floor to the first shelf to effectively heat the space and move the warm air around. Eventually I will hang it, but I wanted to see how it worked first.
I also don’t run it on a temp controller because the surrounding space I have is cooler, I just leave it on and have one of these (link below) for high heat and humidity exhaust. It’s quite a bit cheaper than the can fans and keeps up just fine, but if you need a carbon filter this fan wouldn’t work.
www.acinfinity.com
Hope this helps, cheers!
I put some 24”x45” drain trays in and I had to move it up from the floor to the first shelf to effectively heat the space and move the warm air around. Eventually I will hang it, but I wanted to see how it worked first.
I also don’t run it on a temp controller because the surrounding space I have is cooler, I just leave it on and have one of these (link below) for high heat and humidity exhaust. It’s quite a bit cheaper than the can fans and keeps up just fine, but if you need a carbon filter this fan wouldn’t work.
AIRTITAN T3, Crawl Space and Basement Ventilation Fan 6", WiFi-Integrated Controls, IP-55 Rated
Your source to create smart growing systems with components including advance grow tents, inline fans, clip-on fans, LED grow lights, and UIS™ controllers.
www.acinfinity.com
Hope this helps, cheers!
Damtrucker
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Nice....that may be what I need. Just want to be able to turn lights off in winter months. ThanksI’m using one in a 2x4x7 tent in a space that’s about 60 degrees during the day and 50 degrees at the night. It uses 200 watts on its high setting. I’ve noticed for my size tent it can raise the temp roughly 20-25 degrees above the surrounding ambient temp.
I put some 24”x45” drain trays in and I had to move it up from the floor to the first shelf to effectively heat the space and move the warm air around. Eventually I will hang it, but I wanted to see how it worked first.
I also don’t run it on a temp controller because the surrounding space I have is cooler, I just leave it on and have one of these (link below) for high heat and humidity exhaust. It’s quite a bit cheaper than the can fans and keeps up just fine, but if you need a carbon filter this fan wouldn’t work.
AIRTITAN T3, Crawl Space and Basement Ventilation Fan 6", WiFi-Integrated Controls, IP-55 Rated
Your source to create smart growing systems with components including advance grow tents, inline fans, clip-on fans, LED grow lights, and UIS™ controllers.
Hope this helps, cheers!
Damtrucker
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Coop heater arrived today....gets good and hot on high....more than I expected. Will see how it works and post results.
