I am thinking about ordering the DR80 Dark Room Grow Room, right?. I currently have a 400w HID system, I've only used it in closet grows. So, I have two questions: 1.) Can the DR80 handle the 400w system. 2.) What would be a good way to cool the tent? Please include something like a diagram, links are helpful too!

THANKS

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I know that you would probably want a vortex fan at least 400cfm with a controller so if you need the full amount you have it. Also do a cool tube that will keep the inside of the tent cooler as well. Happy growing

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hope this helps... its how i would set mine up if i could have one... i also run that lighting system.

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thanks so much both of you.

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guys, this is how I have mine set up, i've got a 6" sun cool II. I have 4" ducting coming from outside running to my 4" ValuLine inline fan and then 6" ducting running to one end of the reflector. I then have 6" ducting running out of the tent. On the bottom I have a 4" ducting exiting out......and one floor fan. My temps are pretty darn cool for now (low 70's by feel, need a new battery for my thermometer)

Im using your exact set up now and Im having a pretty hard time managing the heat. I cool tubed my 400 HPS and I am currently running 3 fans to keep in 81-85 degree range. I run the lights at night to avoid heat and I have been forced to leave the door open to let the fans get to it. The temps sky rocket when I close it. I had to get a perscription to ambien to be able to sleep with a mini sun in my bedroom. SUCKKKSSS

btw, be very careful with that ambian! shit is highly addictive

also, I realized I left out part of my cooling description

My reflector has ducting on both sides, both leading OUT of the tent. Comes in -> goes to fan -> goes to reflector -> goes out reflector -> goes outside

I was thinking of opening one side to pull the air inside the tent out and eventually hooking up a carbon filter to that side

I was looking at putting a 600 watt HPS System with a 600 watt metal halide conversion bulb in my DR80 or is that gonna cost to much to cool should i just buy a 400 or 250 watt metal halide conversion bulb instead?

you could use a 600, but i think that might be a little overkill for the limited space. I have 4 plants in mine and they are getting so big I debated taking one out and sending it back to veg. Def LST or even scrog in one of those things.