outliergenetix
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so i have been sitting on this project for some time and need to get it going asap. as with all posts like this i am on a tight ass budget given i know i need an A/C unit(cannot do compressor outside), insulated tyvek sheets, and a new dedicated circuit and some rewiring. because of this i need to find a design that will allow me to have good temp control on a budget cooling system. cannot afford to go to led or i would go with a high end led. what i have already beside some shitty mars leds is 2 600w hid's and it would be cheapest to imo to just add 2 more and shoot for a 40-50sqrft canopy with 4x600w air colled with a wall unit. i did have my eye on the de cmh 630w and would like that but i see no way to cool these effectively for cheap. i saw a video and they added 20 degres to a tent where a 600w hps added 9 which is about my experience 10 degres or so in my basement. in a small 8x8 space i fear 4 630cmh would be impossible to cool without a mini split
backround info.
i used this space before with a tent and in the open with no A/C just relying on the cool basement. in summer i hovered at 95 which was a problem i want to avoid. this was in a more open basement no reflective walls to, and now i would be enclosing the space to the canopy size and using reflection for a true sealed room. i also didin't use my air cooling for the hoods before when it was an open space, but they are air cooled.
my plan atm i am looking for input on
4 x 600w hid lights air cooled out of the room into adjacent room in same basement, but seperated completely. env controller for dehumidifyer and window unit A/C(ik the downsides and the rigging involved) cut into wall and sealed into the wall. i cannot do a mini split it is out of question but if anyone thinks they have btu input on wall unit please chime in. this is in an 8x8 space with 7x7 being canopy. i was not gonna vent room unless someone thinks i need to and explains why. i was hoping the hoods and the a./c be enough. also do you think tyvek insterad of drywayy is enough insulation to allow me to vent into adjacent room
backround info.
i used this space before with a tent and in the open with no A/C just relying on the cool basement. in summer i hovered at 95 which was a problem i want to avoid. this was in a more open basement no reflective walls to, and now i would be enclosing the space to the canopy size and using reflection for a true sealed room. i also didin't use my air cooling for the hoods before when it was an open space, but they are air cooled.
my plan atm i am looking for input on
4 x 600w hid lights air cooled out of the room into adjacent room in same basement, but seperated completely. env controller for dehumidifyer and window unit A/C(ik the downsides and the rigging involved) cut into wall and sealed into the wall. i cannot do a mini split it is out of question but if anyone thinks they have btu input on wall unit please chime in. this is in an 8x8 space with 7x7 being canopy. i was not gonna vent room unless someone thinks i need to and explains why. i was hoping the hoods and the a./c be enough. also do you think tyvek insterad of drywayy is enough insulation to allow me to vent into adjacent room
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