Lighting decision

MrMom

Member
I'm in the process of building a stealth grow cabinet (file cabinet) which will be using aeroponics. The square footage of my cabinet is 8 feet and the height is 78 inches. After looking at different types of lights, I decided to go with the (2) T5 H0 4ft w/4 3000K bulb and 6500K bulbs and Hortilux Super HPS Enhanced Spectrum Bulb, 430W (58,500 initial lumens), which is housed by a Radiant 8" air cooled reflector. I plan on growing no more than 5 plants.

I would like to get your opinion as to whether or not this a a viable light setup. If not, what would you suggest?
 

Pipe Dream

Well-Known Member
need more information of the dimensions of the box. Length width and height-72''

I guess you mean its like basically 2ftx4ftx6ft right? you might need to get an air cooled light in there to get rid of the heat but it's all about ventilation.

so yes I think you can do it.
 

MrMom

Member
Sorry about the vague description...

[FONT=verdana,arial,helvetica][SIZE=-1]The exact dimensions are 48x24x78.

I also plan on including a 8' inline 720cfm inline fan and a 60 CFM active blower. I also have a bathroom exhaust fan I will be using as well.


[/SIZE][/FONT]
 

Immature587

Well-Known Member
i think an air cooled 600w HID would take care of that space by itself without the t5's. also that's a really high cfm for that small a box. i don't know if you could keep the humidity up
 

MrMom

Member
I was just looking at just buying another HPS setup aforementioned. Do you think I would have enough room another? Do you think that it would get a little hot in the cabinet? I was looking at fluros because they don't emit way less heat.
 
Top