thebighustle
Well-Known Member
What's rollin folks?
I would like to get some thoughts about attic growing in general, particularly climate control issues. I am in a unique situation where i have a large finished attic with a 13x7x8 grow area.
I know the most important variable to control will be temperature. I have 2 ecoplus 8in fans w/ a 8in carbonaire filter. I have access to 3-4 aircooled xtrasun hoods, but I really like going barebulb if i can. I am in the process of purchasing an a/c unit soon, most likely portable around 14,000btus to cool 3000-4000w hps
My main issue is ventilation!!!! The only current option i have is a skylight in the attic which is on a 35-40 degree slope and opens about 10-12 in. My climate is VERY rainy come winter. I was thinking of keeping the skylight open 24/7 and nailing up some plywood to exhaust both my ac and lights , but the worry about leaks, mold, and possible property damage has begun to sink in. Would the exhausting heat dry any moisture that may leak into the skylight(there is a 1/2in rubber lip that extends above the roof shingles). Is this a sound idea or am i insane?
My other option is a furnace flue that runs through the attic. It is for the furnace only which will not be used. I would like to utilize that perfect 6 in pipe to get rid of all of that steaming air... especially in winter. I have really limited hvac experience and this house is about 100 years old. I would like to tie a y fitting or something similar (and possibly temporary) to serve as the main vent for the garden heat. The furnace flue is in working condition and seems like the better option. Can a section of it be removed and replaced back to original?
Any advice, even horror stories of crop failures in the attic are welcomed
cheers
I would like to get some thoughts about attic growing in general, particularly climate control issues. I am in a unique situation where i have a large finished attic with a 13x7x8 grow area.
I know the most important variable to control will be temperature. I have 2 ecoplus 8in fans w/ a 8in carbonaire filter. I have access to 3-4 aircooled xtrasun hoods, but I really like going barebulb if i can. I am in the process of purchasing an a/c unit soon, most likely portable around 14,000btus to cool 3000-4000w hps
My main issue is ventilation!!!! The only current option i have is a skylight in the attic which is on a 35-40 degree slope and opens about 10-12 in. My climate is VERY rainy come winter. I was thinking of keeping the skylight open 24/7 and nailing up some plywood to exhaust both my ac and lights , but the worry about leaks, mold, and possible property damage has begun to sink in. Would the exhausting heat dry any moisture that may leak into the skylight(there is a 1/2in rubber lip that extends above the roof shingles). Is this a sound idea or am i insane?
My other option is a furnace flue that runs through the attic. It is for the furnace only which will not be used. I would like to utilize that perfect 6 in pipe to get rid of all of that steaming air... especially in winter. I have really limited hvac experience and this house is about 100 years old. I would like to tie a y fitting or something similar (and possibly temporary) to serve as the main vent for the garden heat. The furnace flue is in working condition and seems like the better option. Can a section of it be removed and replaced back to original?
Any advice, even horror stories of crop failures in the attic are welcomed
cheers