PersonalJesus
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I get it now... guess I just got an older model
250w HPS Club And Help Guide
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sel3ctive
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I did consider constructing something that would allow air thorugh but block the light from entering or escaping. Black stockings or something similar to the black mesh UA shirts that I wear to the gym.you could always try sewing/sticking a piece of thick dark cloth over the vent (after taking the cover off) this may allow more air through the vent, but no light...depends on how much you can bothered and won't to make any mods to your new tent
PersonalJesus
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Light Trap... a cardboard box taped against your vents with the bottom side cut out... mesh stockings over the bottom that you removed as a dust blocker.
Air can pass up thru the mesh and thru your vent... the light cannot travel around the angles of the box.
Kinda hard to explain in words.
Air can pass up thru the mesh and thru your vent... the light cannot travel around the angles of the box.
Kinda hard to explain in words.
sel3ctive
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I know exactly what you are talking about, I have a mental image of it. Its funny they grow tent makers didn't consider adding something like that as an option..... Black Mesh intake vents that block light going in and out without restricting airflow. Would solve lots of problems...
PersonalJesus
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Yeah... you'd think that with all of us out there the tent makers would have gotten enough feedback to recognize and fix the issue
PersonalJesus
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Or a basement... lots of options
not for me though, I'm stuck in a tent like I was camping
not for me though, I'm stuck in a tent like I was camping
sel3ctive
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Yea when my house is done getting built Im dedicating a room to growing. Going to split it in half and start a perpetual grow.
giggles26
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Welcome to the club then
xp0c
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giggles26
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If you got any questions feel free to ask.Thanks!
I can't wait to get it set up
The 250 was my first HID light from cfls.
PersonalJesus
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Glad to hear you stepped up your game from those CFLs!!!Thanks!
I can't wait to get it set up
IMO, HIDs are way better than CFLs
PersonalJesus
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xp0c... where did you order from, if you don't mind me asking? I'm always looking for secure, legit websites
xp0c
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Just ebay.
Not much to choose from around here. Everything is marked up so much.
No cool tube, but I should be fine. I originally planned on getting one with a cool tube, but I settled for the bat wing. I plan to update my exhause fan, and have a 120mm pc fan hanging from the reflector blowing air over the bulb.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/250W-Electronic-Ballast-HPS-MH-Grow-Bulb-Socket-Reflector-/121059843911?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&var&hash=item1c2fba9f47&_uhb=1#ht_3660wt_1397
It has a 3 year no hassle warranty.
PersonalJesus
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Sounds good... I rock a batwing also... so, I gotta keep my so-called bedroom a little cooler at night... other than my wife complaining, no big deal
xp0c
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I run during the day right now, but I am switching to night time as soon as I can.
PersonalJesus
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Yeah you should... Lights ON during the night will not only save you money on the electricity bill but it will be easier to keep your temps under control
xp0c
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I think it will help quite a bit, especially with the warm weather coming.