Cooling Off

[williams2311]

Well in my tent it's 4x4 with 4 bulbs going on the fluorescent I hooked a 6 inch exhaust going out of the roof but it is really getting hot in there about 87 so anyone got any tips how to cool it down or should I make the purchase I don't want to make an buy a portable ac unit?

[bigbudsnewbie]

Try to run at night as much as you can.. A couple fans...

[williams2311]

 

Try to run at night as much as you can.. A couple fans...

It's running 24 hours I think I'm going to try 18 6 would it hurt the plant switching the light from one to another

[+Malamute]

If it is that hot now,... imagine when it is 20 degrees hotter outside. :-)

 

Plan ahead.

[Darkmatter]

It's running 24 hours I think I'm going to try 18 6 would it hurt the plant switching the light from one to another

Nah, go ahead and make the switch.

There is no need to run 24 hours lights in veg, let your girls sleep a little, they will be happier, I promise.

[williams2311]

Alright I just got to get a timer to set it while I'm at work. But yea it's hot as heck in there and I'm not even running my hps I think I'm going to have to get a air conditioner regardless

[Kingdiamond]

Turn the lamps to 18-6 should be no worries and only run the lamps after sundown but like I said in one of your earlier posts be prepared to get a portable ac its not even hot outside yet we hit 90s almost a month and a half in a row last year even with my 8000 btu running WFO I was still around 86 in flower.

[williams2311]

 

Turn the lamps to 18-6 should be no worries and only run the lamps after sundown but like I said in one of your earlier posts be prepared to get a portable ac its not even hot outside yet we hit 90s almost a month and a half in a row last year even with my 8000 btu running WFO I was still around 86 in flower.

I'm going to change light cycle tomorrow I have to take the timer I bought back it's only a 2 prong I need 3 but I lowered my exhaust fan down to about half way from the top and I put some ice in front of fan it's at a steady 83 right now

[pic book]

portable?  no.  spend on a splitter, you'll take up less space

[thecannabiskid]

Nah, go ahead and make the switch.

There is no need to run 24 hours lights in veg, let your girls sleep a little, they will be happier, I promise.

I agree 18.6 is the better way to go, they like a little rest. More natural for them.

[thecannabiskid]

You need an AC.

[Kingdiamond]

portable?  no.  spend on a splitter, you'll take up less space

Hes using a tent and the split system costs 3 x more than my 8000 btu portable plus installation he would be looking at $1500 minimum compared to $339 at home depot not knocking them would love to have one here but not really cost effective for a small grow imo.

[williams2311]

If I had the space but like kd said it's in a tent I think my only option is a portable ac

[pic book]

 

Hes using a tent and the split system costs 3 x more than my 8000 btu portable plus installation he would be looking at $1500 minimum compared to $339 at home depot not knocking them would love to have one here but not really cost effective for a small grow imo.

2 mos ago great 14K splits for $600 and $70 shipping, they come ready for a nohandyman to plug and play, and is a panel 12" x 25"--that is all--to mount on inside tent wall with a brace. (you have to mount the compressor within 20 feet of the panel, or buy more connectors).

Edited May 17, 2013 by pic book

[Kingdiamond]

So all you have to do is mount the compressor outside and drill holes for the Freon lines where is the plug located on the unit and do you have a link to the brand ?

[pic book]

the plug comes out of the panel, the lines that go to/from compressor are inch wide and 19/32" thick--the size of the hole needed into your room--the compressor shud be on concrete, and i would like to learn how to send a link cause I don't know how.

Edited May 17, 2013 by pic book

[Kingdiamond]

The link is the web address up in the address bar up top of the page of the split unit you purchased just right click and hit save then come here and left click your mouse you will see the option for pasting that saved link  into  a post.