New LED grower (Not new to growing) Heat question!

Hi.. After being out the game game for about a decade I got the itch to do a small grow. I'm coming from a small 600w 2'x4' setup, hydro and did really well for the few years I grew.. This time around i'm going for a 3x3 tent with LEDs. I'm looking to go with the MAU5-V111 (x8 CBX3590's @400w). I'm sure i could DIY it for less but I just don't have the time or patience to source everything individually and the kits look like a pretty decent value regardless.

My question is HEAT! ;) I know that my 600w HPS put out quite a bit of heat and was wondering what to expect with the LEDs. Would i be able to cool the tent with the fresh air pulled in from the outside room by the 200 CFM fan hooked up to the carbon scrubber? The room outside that the tent would be venting into could be kept fairly cool (and heated when the lights are off). Thoughts?
 

HydoDan

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Heat is the last thing you have to worry about!! Went from 600 watt hps 90f to 300 watt led 74f in my tent.. no problems!
 

CobKits

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400W of lights produces 66% as much total heat as a 600W HPS in an enclosed space
400W of passive LED will put at least as much heat into a room/tent as a 600W vented hood with fresh air supply

if heat is a major issue do your best to remove it from the light fixture directly

but what you are describing sounds workable with the right fan, esp if the adjoining area is cooler
 
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