Hi All.
I recently upgraded my DR120 from a 400w to a 600w lumatek ballast. I have run into heat problems that have put my hobby
to a screeching halt. I realize now after doing some research and testing that my problem is airflow. I'd like some opinions as
to which direction I should take to solve this problem.
First, let me describe my current setup:
DR120 grow tent
600w HPS Lumatek
Super Sun 2 air cooled reflector from Sunlight Supply (6" flanges)
Sunleaves Windtunnel 6" 409cfm centrifugal fan with speed controller
(2) - 6" passive intake ducts at the bottom
190cfm (max) carbon filter
6" clip on fan for circulation
76f Ambient room temp
91f max temp inside of tent with lights on (max temp was 83f with 400w HPS)
FILTER>>>>REFLECTOR>>>>INLINE FAN(sits on top)>>>>EXHAUST(into ceiling)
I've come to the conclusion that the filter is a major choke point in my airflow. I'm going to replace it with a unit that allows
375-400cfm. I am also going to improve my ducting setup, possibly isolating the light onto it's own cooling circuit, and using
a seperate fan to filter and replace the air inside of the tent.
Here is where I need some opinions and advice. I'm thinking of replacing the reflector to improve efficiency and cooling.
Here are the options I've come up with:
Cool Tube attached to Adjust-A-Wing
Hydrofarm Radiant 6 AC
Adjust-A-Wing ONLY
So I'd like some opinons on these different options. The last idea was to just have an open Adjust-A-Wing in the tent and rely on
replacing the air enough times per minute to vent the heat. I've heard that the wing doesn't build up as much heat as sealed reflectors,
so I'm really interested in this option.
There's nothing really wrong with the reflector I currently have, except that the light spread is somewhat small and I think the small
enclosure causes heat to build faster, requiring higher cfm. The idea is to improve efficiency on my ventilation system, to keep the temp
inside the tent as close as possible to ambient temp.
I appreciate any experience anyone has to offer.
Thanks!

I recently upgraded my DR120 from a 400w to a 600w lumatek ballast. I have run into heat problems that have put my hobby
to a screeching halt. I realize now after doing some research and testing that my problem is airflow. I'd like some opinions as
to which direction I should take to solve this problem.
First, let me describe my current setup:
DR120 grow tent
600w HPS Lumatek
Super Sun 2 air cooled reflector from Sunlight Supply (6" flanges)
Sunleaves Windtunnel 6" 409cfm centrifugal fan with speed controller
(2) - 6" passive intake ducts at the bottom
190cfm (max) carbon filter
6" clip on fan for circulation
76f Ambient room temp
91f max temp inside of tent with lights on (max temp was 83f with 400w HPS)
FILTER>>>>REFLECTOR>>>>INLINE FAN(sits on top)>>>>EXHAUST(into ceiling)
I've come to the conclusion that the filter is a major choke point in my airflow. I'm going to replace it with a unit that allows
375-400cfm. I am also going to improve my ducting setup, possibly isolating the light onto it's own cooling circuit, and using
a seperate fan to filter and replace the air inside of the tent.
Here is where I need some opinions and advice. I'm thinking of replacing the reflector to improve efficiency and cooling.
Here are the options I've come up with:
Cool Tube attached to Adjust-A-Wing
Hydrofarm Radiant 6 AC
Adjust-A-Wing ONLY
So I'd like some opinons on these different options. The last idea was to just have an open Adjust-A-Wing in the tent and rely on
replacing the air enough times per minute to vent the heat. I've heard that the wing doesn't build up as much heat as sealed reflectors,
so I'm really interested in this option.
There's nothing really wrong with the reflector I currently have, except that the light spread is somewhat small and I think the small
enclosure causes heat to build faster, requiring higher cfm. The idea is to improve efficiency on my ventilation system, to keep the temp
inside the tent as close as possible to ambient temp.
I appreciate any experience anyone has to offer.
Thanks!
