1200w, small space... what to look out for??

[prem511]

guys, gals. i'm fairly new to growing, learnt alot over the last 6 months anyway.

so ive had a two tent setup until recently with a 600w hps in each. ive taken one down and thought to throw both 600w lamps into the 1 tent for the last 4-5 weeks remaining of flowering.

im just wandering what kind of side effects to expect or problems i could prevent in terms of heat mainly. how will my plants show they are heat stressed for example. is 1200w in that small space a bad idea? its about 32 degrees 87 fahrenheit right now.

theres 8 kush plants sitting in 35-39 litre pouches (soil) in a 1.2m x tent. im running a decent carbon exhaust and a small intake fan next to an open window, a domestic oscillating fan too of course!

any advice, tips would be great. its been in there the last two days and i swear ive seen a thc party come through since, might be imaging this though haha.

 

[Brother Numsi]

Since you do not have air cooled reflectors we'll look at plan B. Is there any way to bring air conditioning into the tent? Tap off a line or a vent? 87 F is on the high side, but I'm sure .many have grown at that temp. You have a small intake fan, but did I miss an exhaust fan along with the carbon filter?

 

[HotShot7414]

Temps too high but it will work,it gets in the 100's in my grow room sometimes but my girls got used to it i guess and they don't seem to mind.My temp is prob around 80-90 degrees right now.

 

[prem511]

theres a lil confusion there. i have an exhaust fan with the carbon filter, i dont have air cooled lamps though, i have a fan blowing across the tops thats all. i have a mind to attach an air conditiong unit but considering i have only 4-5 weeks left may not be such a wise purchase. i wouldnt usually need it.

so yea i have an outtake exhaust but just bare hps bulbs, im concerened about the direct light and added, thanks brother

 

[prem511]

cheers hotshot im packed in a small space though humidity will get to be an issue soon. i wouldnt usually run 2 600's

 

[prem511]

Since you do not have air cooled reflectors we'll look at plan B. Is there any way to bring air conditioning into the tent? Tap off a line or a vent? 87 F is on the high side, but I'm sure .many have grown at that temp. You have a small intake fan, but did I miss an exhaust fan along with the carbon filter?

ahh apologies i read you wrong. no way of bringing air conditioning in there are no sources, really no need in this part of the world. i would have to buy a seperate unit. would another intak fan help, i have a 6 inch fan bringing air in. cant really judge how much of a difference its making to think about getting another? i just fear its too sweltering in there, humidity kicking off mold is on my mind too

 

[Brother Numsi]

One thing I did when I bought my equipment was to list the priorities I wanted to buy and bought for the future. I knew I wanted air cooled reflectors so, is it in your budget to buy those now and rig the fans and ducting up to them? The humidity, if that is going to be a problem would be helped with better ventilation or air movement. Does humidity normally cause you problems at this time of year?
You may not have too big a problem.