Hey, just started my first DWC grow and all is going well. I'm a bit concerned about my water temps once my plants mature from sproutlings though.
My setup:
2 x QB 288 (260W, running at 50%)
2.5' x 2.5' x 6' grow tent
2 x 5 - gallon bubble buckets with 2 large airstones each
250 GPH air pump
RO Water
Room temp: 72F
RH: 50% (getting a humidifier)
Water temp: 71 - 73F
Should I be concerned about my temps rising once roots start to reach the water and I turn my lights up? I just covered my lids with reflective tape which helped a bit. Is it worth wrapping the bucket itself in reflective insulation, or are there any other non-chiller methods to reduce water temps aside from frozen water bottles?
If a chiller is my best bet, can someone recommend a good value one for my setup?
Thanks!
My setup:
2 x QB 288 (260W, running at 50%)
2.5' x 2.5' x 6' grow tent
2 x 5 - gallon bubble buckets with 2 large airstones each
250 GPH air pump
RO Water
Room temp: 72F
RH: 50% (getting a humidifier)
Water temp: 71 - 73F
Should I be concerned about my temps rising once roots start to reach the water and I turn my lights up? I just covered my lids with reflective tape which helped a bit. Is it worth wrapping the bucket itself in reflective insulation, or are there any other non-chiller methods to reduce water temps aside from frozen water bottles?
If a chiller is my best bet, can someone recommend a good value one for my setup?
Thanks!