Hmm... a little much

2.5’ by 5’ in theory... actual measurements are about 4’ 6” by 2’ 2”

The light isn’t the problem it’s the heat. I am runnng six Vero 29 C cobs at 1750 mA, which throws a lot more heat than my old setup of four at 1400 mA.

I am building my wife’s veggie garden now and gave her my old four COBs at 1400 mA setup. I am consod ring giving her one of the new ones and hanging my CMH in the middle.
 
DesertPlants said:
Side question... is that a Gorilla lite or original you’re using?
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Original 6’11” Very happy with it.
I also use a 6" atmosphere vortex fan as it has a lower profile, the same with the filter. This is so I can have my lights higher.
Heat has been an big issue but after installing a Variable speed controller

https://www.grozonecontrol.com/#!/T...ITH-IDLE-SETTING/p/61776253/category=17892019

it seems to have helped.
I'm planning on making all my oscillating fans wireless with schedules, temperature and humidity controls with this product.
https://www.itead.cc/smart-home/sonoff-th.html
Cheers
CCG
 
I've had good success with Gorilla 2x4 , Fusion Hut 3x2 and Secret Jardin DP90, CR60 .
My next tent is either the Secret Jardin DR150W 5x3 or Fusion Hut 6x4 and my current 2x4 light will go in that tent.

My friends bought a LA Garden tent, their words "Complete Garbage."
Cheer
CCG
 
DesertPlants said:
The light isn’t the problem it’s the heat.
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Your problem is not a bad one to have. Much better than not having enough.
It's just a matter of taming the beast.
No current adjustment? No dimmer? No one says you have to run the lights at max power.
It's nice to have the luxury to set the height then adjust the intensity to what you want at the canopy.
Setting the power to max then adjusting the height is for those that do not have enough power.
 
Get some dryer flat duct and mount that on top of each heat sink and remove hot air
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KKKGJ...t=&hvlocphy=9021754&hvtargid=pla-323407018958
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you can make this into two ducts just dremel the base opening for the heat sink attach some ducting and problem solved.

I installed a 18" by 6" heat sink inside the duct and connected a round flexible duct to the exhaust and the intake is left open to draw air into tent. works great. no heat, but I make less heat, but it will work for you too.
 

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DesertPlants said:
2.5’ by 5’ in theory... actual measurements are about 4’ 6” by 2’ 2”

The light isn’t the problem it’s the heat. I am runnng six Vero 29 C cobs at 1750 mA, which throws a lot more heat than my old setup of four at 1400 mA.

I am building my wife’s veggie garden now and gave her my old four COBs at 1400 mA setup. I am consod ring giving her one of the new ones and hanging my CMH in the middle.
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That would put your PPFD at over 1800. You can drop the current to 1400 and still achieve almost 1500 PPFD. You can drop the current to 1050 and still achieve over 1100 PPFD.
 
VegasWinner said:
Get some dryer flat duct and mount that on top of each heat sink and remove hot air
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KKKGJ...t=&hvlocphy=9021754&hvtargid=pla-323407018958
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you can make this into two ducts just dremel the base opening for the heat sink attach some ducting and problem solved.

I installed a 18" by 6" heat sink inside the duct and connected a round flexible duct to the exhaust and the intake is left open to draw air into tent. works great. no heat, but I make less heat, but it will work for you too.
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That's a great idea!
 
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