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fire hazard??????

SoljieMon

SoljieMon

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Will having my 250watt HID light too close to the mylar pose a fire threat? I have a grow box in my cabinet and everyting is pretty snug. Id say the light is hanging less than 1/2 inch from thhe mylar walls not toching but close...how hot does the metal frame of these lights get?
 
SmokesLikeBob

SmokesLikeBob

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SoljieMon said:
Will having my 250watt HID light too close to the mylar pose a fire threat? I have a grow box in my cabinet and everyting is pretty snug. Id say the light is hanging less than 1/2 inch from thhe mylar walls not toching but close...how hot does the metal frame of these lights get?
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More info please!? Cool hood, open reflector, etc.?

SLB
 
SoljieMon

SoljieMon

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Need feedback plz... I know we got some very experianced growers on here, a minute of yor time would really help this 1st time grower.
 
doc111

doc111

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SoljieMon said:
Need feedback plz... I know we got some very experianced growers on here, a minute of yor time would really help this 1st time grower.
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I'm a retired firefighter and I would say that if any part of the unit that is very warm (uncomfortable to touch for more than a few seconds) is too close to a combustible material (such as mylar) could be a fire hazard, yes.:peace:
 
doc111

doc111

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SoljieMon said:
Any recommendations/alternatives? Or should I just go with white painted walls?
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Use flat white paint. Don't get the gloss or semi-gloss shit. It's almost as reflective and doesn't wear out and get dirty like mylar does.:weed:
 
homegrownboy

homegrownboy

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When you grow you ALWAYS pose a threat of having a fire, you're more likely to cause an electrical fire then having the mylar catch on fire, but it is a possibility. A 400W is not much to worry about though...most computers draw 300-400W of power during usage. Most modern houses have around a 1000-1500W cap before you start blowing breakers.
 
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