I'm considering this AC for my grow tent

xxedgexx

xxedgexx

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I have a SUN HUT, the largest one, which is something like 8x4x7.

I'm considering purchasing this AC:

WINDCHASER - PRODUCTS - AIR CONDITIONERS

Couple of reasons why it seems attractive.

It can easily be placed outside of the grow tent.

The duct output makes it easy to hook up to a 4" flange on the grow tent.

It's not crazy expensive.

Any thoughts? Any reason this would not be a good idea?

thanks
 
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joefish

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hmm this does look good, especially for the large tent, it can get mighty hot and smelly in there. you'd want to hear the running volume, because you wouldnt want something that will drill your ears in the early hours of the morning :P
 
SOMEBEECH

SOMEBEECH

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the only drawback i see will be emptying the water resivor depending on where u live and humidity.i own a hvac company and where i live some units make 5 gallons of water,also get b4 end of year theres a new law no more making of r22 sytems after dec31.how much is it??
 
xxedgexx

xxedgexx

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It cost $360. It's only 40db and claims it's good enough for a library...

7000 btu. I don't know if that's enough...
 
edux10

edux10

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that looks sweet. get some pics of it installed. I am interested in a good way put and a/c in a tent. I haven't found the perfect way yet. I am thinking about ducting it into the flangues but that might be reickety
 
buceye

buceye

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what lights? there is the determining factor how much heat are you making
I have 5000 btu cooling a 1000w set up and it keeps it perfect
 
xxedgexx

xxedgexx

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buceye said:
what lights? there is the determining factor how much heat are you making
I have 5000 btu cooling a 1000w set up and it keeps it perfect
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I'm going to be using two 600w HPS in this tent. I turned on the lights for the first time yesterday and it rose to above 100 degrees F within about 30 minutes.

That's my only concern is that this thing won't be powerful enough to cool properly, which would then make it a waste of money...

Is there any formula to determine BTU's vs space vs lights?

Thanks
 
buceye

buceye

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Formula Sun = aprox.10,000 lumens per sq. ft.
area= length * width * height
ex. a 24" * 48" * 70" cabinet only needs 48,000 lumens to be equal to the sun
48 sq' * 10000 per sq. = 48000 lumens
or 1 -400 w hortilux with added benifits
 
buceye

buceye

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so my point is figure out how much you have to spend then fiqure how much you can grow its all proportional I do 12 clones every 10 weeks under 1000w w/a hyro -drip in cocco and constant temps w/Fox Farm complete and yield 80-90g per plant every 10
 
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Mantis

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xxedgexx said:
I have a SUN HUT, the largest one, which is something like 8x4x7.

I'm considering purchasing this AC:

WINDCHASER - PRODUCTS - AIR CONDITIONERS

Couple of reasons why it seems attractive.

It can easily be placed outside of the grow tent.

The duct output makes it easy to hook up to a 4" flange on the grow tent.

It's not crazy expensive.

Any thoughts? Any reason this would not be a good idea?

thanks
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Dude that is the dopest little thing ive ever seen! Well at the moment it is, but I would pick one up immediately if there was no reason it would hurt ur plants..That little unit is SICK!
 
xxedgexx

xxedgexx

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Btw, I now have two of these. They work great. I discovered if you insulate the duct, it will drop about another 5 degrees.
 
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mr thc

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I got mine for free....10800 btu....stolen from somewhere I use to work hehe....works like a charm.
 
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