Shed temps

Phatman

Phatman

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ok i live in the U.K im gonna be setting up an area in a shed soon hopefully and was wondering how i could keep the shed at a good temp when the lights are off when the temp dips to minus 5 for example?
Running an oil radiator would be an idea but would cost an absolute fortune as i will be using power all day plus the heat from it will be instantly sucked out of the filter.. there will be one 600watter running and a 8inch twin speed out take and passive intake

Has anyone got a similar build or setup and a solution?
Or has anyone got any brainy ideas


Phatman
 
nuglets

nuglets

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you said you only have a 600w light? how big can the space be? can't you just get a portable heater with a thermostat for that shed?
 
wheels619

wheels619

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hey man u can use a space heater on the floor or as close to the ground as possible on high and slowly dim it down till u get the right temps. also get a simple fan controller to slow ur exhaust down a bit it will also help. they cost roughly about 20 dollars on ebay. slowing the fan spped will help ur light heat the room.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Variable-Fan-Speed-Controller-speedster-hydroponics-inline-fan-exhaust-air-/120860604926?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c23da79fe#ht_3100wt_1022
its the u.s. site so u will have to change to the uk ebay i believe.

also u may want to get a couple fans inside the shed to help with circulation to compensate for the slower exhaust speeds so u dont get mold and pm.
 
Phatman

Phatman

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delvite said:
a shed in the uk? u musnt get fly overs ;)
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A friend has been getting away with it for 10 years lol its a myth

the area will be about 6'x6' vert grow

Yeah i might have to get a controller but its the night temps i will be worried about
 
connoisseurde420

connoisseurde420

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yes get a thermostat for heater ... if you are pulling in air at -5 then you have no option but to heat that air somehow. probably better to seal room and use filter to scrub and if your worried about co2 get one of those buckets...


what about your friend what does he do to manage?? why are you asking the forum? just saying.. trying to understand
 
delvite

delvite

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Phatman said:
A friend has been getting away with it for 10 years lol its a myth

the area will be about 6'x6' vert grow

Yeah i might have to get a controller but its the night temps i will be worried about
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get some army grade antidetection sheet for covering vehicles and an oil filled radiator on timer ;)its not a myth trust me :)
 
Phatman

Phatman

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connoisseurde420 said:
yes get a thermostat for heater ... if you are pulling in air at -5 then you have no option but to heat that air somehow. probably better to seal room and use filter to scrub and if your worried about co2 get one of those buckets...


what about your friend what does he do to manage?? why are you asking the forum? just saying.. trying to understand
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My friend doesnt care about temps but i do lol plus i dont want him to know about this grow as he will want to buy all my produce for a silly price, Yeh probably right people i need a thermostat

So is this anti detection foil real?.. i suppose it comes from the surplus shop?
 
nuglets

nuglets

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Phatman said:
My friend doesnt care about temps but i do lol plus i dont want him to know about this grow as he will want to buy all my produce for a silly price, Yeh probably right people i need a thermostat

So is this anti detection foil real?.. i suppose it comes from the surplus shop?
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you can get it at most hydro and hardware stores.

http://www.greners.com/i/garden-supplies/reflective-covering/block-ir-infrared-heat-shield.html

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100052556/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053&superSkuId=202938809
 
wheels619

wheels619

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i recommend setting it up and seeing what ur temps actually are with everything in place minus plants and run it for a couple days to gauge ur temps. u may be surprised at what kind of temps ur getting with the lights on and off. even at night.
 
nuglets

nuglets

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Phatman

Phatman

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cheers nuglet looks like you are right with that..
This shed build is gonna be a nightmare lol
Im definatly gonna do a journal of it :)
 
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