ficklejester
Well-Known Member
Recently finished building out my grow room in a new house. Temperature is higher than I'd like, about 83F during light cycle and 73F during dark (basement ambient temp is 72-76). Outdoor temps are 60-80F generally. I've done a lot of growing in tents in the past but wanted an entire room.
Here are my room specs:
8'L x 6'W x 7.5'H enclosed room in the corner of my basement, fully insulated, drywalled, edges caulked. Running ~800W (rated) worth of LEDs, a 40in carbon filter and 720cfm fan exhausting outside of the room. The filter/fan sits upright in the corner. Two ebb n flow systems- 25gal thick-walled totes underneath metal frame shelving, each with water and air pumps. Also, one oscillating pedestal fan.
Is there anything I can do to bring down temps a little without resorting to AC? Maybe mount the filter/fan horizontally to the ceiling? Should I not have insulated the walls? I have a feeling temps might be perfect come winter time, but a bit too high for summer. TIA for any recommendations.
Here are my room specs:
8'L x 6'W x 7.5'H enclosed room in the corner of my basement, fully insulated, drywalled, edges caulked. Running ~800W (rated) worth of LEDs, a 40in carbon filter and 720cfm fan exhausting outside of the room. The filter/fan sits upright in the corner. Two ebb n flow systems- 25gal thick-walled totes underneath metal frame shelving, each with water and air pumps. Also, one oscillating pedestal fan.
Is there anything I can do to bring down temps a little without resorting to AC? Maybe mount the filter/fan horizontally to the ceiling? Should I not have insulated the walls? I have a feeling temps might be perfect come winter time, but a bit too high for summer. TIA for any recommendations.