So, i've decided to embark on a micro stealth grow within a computer case. I know this is very confining yeild wise, and to get the most out of such a small space, i would like to use a small HPS in lue of CFLs. I found this kit for a 70watt home security HPS from homedepot. My concern is that it will get too hot inside the computer. I plan to build my own cool tube of sorts. I have an old power supply laying around, with built in intake and exhaust fans. By making the bottom of the power supply a glass panel, and sealing it from the grow chamber, i was thinking it might work.
So my first question is, if i keep the light in its own independantly air cooled chamber, do you think it would stay cool enough?
And secondly, (assuming its feasible to get that light cooled and functioning) if the grow chamber itself is cooled and filtered seperatly, how close to that glass divider could the plants get before they get burned? Would it be simply a matter of venitlation and keeping temps down? Or would i need to leave alot of room for the radiant heat to avoid burns?
The First picture is of a swinging mount for a powersupply, i plan to mount the light to that hinged mount.
The last picture is of a slide out drawer for expansion cards, i plan to use it as a removable chamber for either the soil or if i go hydro then for the water. Its good for about 3inches of depth, which i figure is enough for a small plant.
So my first question is, if i keep the light in its own independantly air cooled chamber, do you think it would stay cool enough?
And secondly, (assuming its feasible to get that light cooled and functioning) if the grow chamber itself is cooled and filtered seperatly, how close to that glass divider could the plants get before they get burned? Would it be simply a matter of venitlation and keeping temps down? Or would i need to leave alot of room for the radiant heat to avoid burns?
The First picture is of a swinging mount for a powersupply, i plan to mount the light to that hinged mount.
The last picture is of a slide out drawer for expansion cards, i plan to use it as a removable chamber for either the soil or if i go hydro then for the water. Its good for about 3inches of depth, which i figure is enough for a small plant.
