Can’t keep tent cool 6x600w hp
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HydroKid239
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If removing excess lighting isn't an option.. a nice AC should do with it blowing directly into the intake.
How many ?
I did have ac hooked up but it actually runs cooler sucking in the cold air then it did from the ac
Not to mention extra cost of aircon
HydroKid239
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How much spread do you get per bulb? Are they in reflector/air cooled tubes?
They are just in standard reflectors
HydroKid239
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I think an investment must be made, unless you remove lights.
Investment where ? Just did on the intake fan... would 4x600w hps lights be enough ?
Lights do a 6x6 area so 1.83m x4 7.32 m2 but tent is 8.75 m2
Trickyticky
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Get rid of 2 , just turn them down if dimable ballasts or if not just turn 2 off , ya can always turn back on if need be .
They are dimmable I was debating if to turn them all down to 400w and leave 6 in or turn 2 off leave 4 at 600 temp definitely will go down at 400w but which is the best option
Trickyticky
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I would dim the 2 middle 1's as you still get the coverage from eighther end . That's what I would do but others may choose differently
Cold probably 6-10c and DE
Bullygrowz
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+1 for air cooled hoods they do alot for reducing heat