What do ya think about swamp coolers??

A closet full of Cfl's and the temps go up to like 90 something with a cracked door and fans. Humidity was around 50 and after watering was 60. So i got a swamp cooler(evaporative cooler, portable ac) from Home Depot. The temps shot down to a constant 82/83, but the humidity is in the mid 70's, sometimes 80's.. The cooler is kinda big and had to be squeezed into a corner of the closet. So it blows kinda strong on the plants. Was this a fair trade off?? Can the plants flower properly in that kinda enviroment?

I would vent more, or get a good humidifier. And a fan on the buds should keep them going good for right now.

i like this one. i just may go shopping tomorrow. Sumo-J Symphony Portable Swamp Cooler - Cools 400 feet

may want to take a look at some of them tent like grow rooms i am using one atm for it keeps about 60-65% humidity and the room outside is 50%s.

They work better if you have an open air source---if there in a closed room the humidity will climb and the effect of evaporated cooling will slow to a crawl -then your temps will climb-----not good--if you can open a door.

DR. VonDankenstine said:

They work better if you have an open air source---if there in a closed room the humidity will climb and the effect of evaporated cooling will slow to a crawl -then your temps will climb-----not good--if you can open a door.

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Thanks, bro!