operationkush
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The room I plan on using is 8x11x8 (L,W,H). I have 2 1000W HPS and will be using soil. They do not have the heat traps(the exhaust vents hooked up the the lights) or whatever they are called for the lights. The room has 2 large windows in it that are 4'x3' (H,W). I have been tossing around a few different ideas.
Idea 1 : I'm thinking of building a 8x4x7(L,W,H) room out of wood within this room. I will plywood the ceiling and both ends and leave the sides open for access. Of course the sides will be covered with some black/white poly to trap the light inside. I will have a big fan probably 400+cfm 6-8inch with a carbon filter for removing the hot air and controlling the RH. The filter will sit in between the two lights at the top of the room with the fan mounted outside the grow area of the frame with ducting running into a cold air return right into the furnace for the house. I dont have the option of using Y pipe and venting through the dryer exhaust with the layout. For fresh air I plan on just having the windows cracked open for a passive intake, or even leaving the door to the room open and just allowing the natural air from the house in.
Idea 2: Leave the whole room open and mount the lights right onto the ceiling. Seal off one window, build a wooden box to cover the other window with a 6 inch air intake, ducting and fan to pull fresh air in. Same concept with the carbon scrubber and cold air return into the furnace for heat control/ventilation. I have read bad things about venting the heat into the attic because I live in a cold climate (during winter) and often have snow on the roof. The hot air would melt the snow and cause unwanted attention.
My questions are both in regards to Idea 1
Does anyone think heat control will be an issue with 2 1000W HPS in such a small area?
Does anyone think this area is too small for 2 1000W and should I make the cabinet bigger? This is definitely an option with the size of the room.
Also, which idea does everyone like better? I am open to all suggestions, however I have germinated some Kush Seeds, have some Blueberry, and White Widow seeds coming from BCSEEDKING that should arrive sometime next week. Things are going to be moving along pretty quickly here soon so I need to get building! Open to all suggestions, money isn't really an issue in regards to building this room.
Idea 1 : I'm thinking of building a 8x4x7(L,W,H) room out of wood within this room. I will plywood the ceiling and both ends and leave the sides open for access. Of course the sides will be covered with some black/white poly to trap the light inside. I will have a big fan probably 400+cfm 6-8inch with a carbon filter for removing the hot air and controlling the RH. The filter will sit in between the two lights at the top of the room with the fan mounted outside the grow area of the frame with ducting running into a cold air return right into the furnace for the house. I dont have the option of using Y pipe and venting through the dryer exhaust with the layout. For fresh air I plan on just having the windows cracked open for a passive intake, or even leaving the door to the room open and just allowing the natural air from the house in.
Idea 2: Leave the whole room open and mount the lights right onto the ceiling. Seal off one window, build a wooden box to cover the other window with a 6 inch air intake, ducting and fan to pull fresh air in. Same concept with the carbon scrubber and cold air return into the furnace for heat control/ventilation. I have read bad things about venting the heat into the attic because I live in a cold climate (during winter) and often have snow on the roof. The hot air would melt the snow and cause unwanted attention.
My questions are both in regards to Idea 1
Does anyone think heat control will be an issue with 2 1000W HPS in such a small area?
Does anyone think this area is too small for 2 1000W and should I make the cabinet bigger? This is definitely an option with the size of the room.
Also, which idea does everyone like better? I am open to all suggestions, however I have germinated some Kush Seeds, have some Blueberry, and White Widow seeds coming from BCSEEDKING that should arrive sometime next week. Things are going to be moving along pretty quickly here soon so I need to get building! Open to all suggestions, money isn't really an issue in regards to building this room.