I am not sure, but the kit for the low ambient temp might just be a heater for the outdoor unit so it doesn't freeze up in heat mode.
You would have to check with the manufacture.
Any suggestions on a good a/c
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You would have to check with the manufacture.
R.Raider
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8 thousand watters(air cooled) and co2 burner.
redi jedi
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That kit would be for a heat pump but would an A/C need the same modification?
I think it is only needed if using the heat function.
Even though my units are heat pumps I only use the cooling. If I set it for auto (heat/cool) the temp ranges to much I have found.
redi jedi
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Did you research what you needed or just let someone tell you what you need?...sorry no offense.
R.Raider
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non taken. I researched a little online on the forums at icmag and asked the installer when he was here for the quote. The installer was referred to me from another local grower which was what I was hoping for. I find it much easier to deal with installers who have done grow rooms before. Installers who haven't done grow rooms before just seem to have a harder time understanding things.
redi jedi
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I ask because it sounds like you have a 3 zone unit, but only using 2?
To get to the point, the air cooled hoods shouldn't be necessary with 5 tons of a/c
R.Raider
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Yeah I'm only using 2.
I'm sure the air cooled hoods are probably not necessary but already had them rockin before the a/c.
redi jedi
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So I'm guessing you've never shut down the fans to see if the a/c can handle it alone?
R.Raider
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no never have. Things seem to be working fine the way it is so like the old saying goes, if it's not broken...
redi jedi
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From a guy that fixes broken things...there's a difference between working and working well.
R.Raider
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True that. Are you suggesting I might be better off not using the air cooled hoods?
redi jedi
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Even if you only save some power, its still a win!
lol..well not if your roasting buds. Turning off the fans turns those hoods into heat traps. Go vertical bare bulb.
R.Raider
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I thought I was saving power by using them lol. I imagine the a/c unit is much more demanding.
I can't do vertical, i don't have enough room I don't think.
redi jedi
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hard to say...depends on the equipment really. I would at least try it.
If you got room for horizontal..you got room for vertical
R.Raider
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Hmm Interesting, food for thought anyway. How many inches do you need to keep the bulbs away from the plants?
redi jedi
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roughly 12
redi jedi
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With vertical its like multiple lights/plant. Every plant has coverage on at least 2 sides.