water-cooled lights

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RobertInAz

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• Jan 29, 2011

• #1

Anyone have an opinion on Fresca Sol's water-cooled light fixtures? I live in Arizona and heat is my problem.
Thanx, Bob

 

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budleydoright

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• Feb 7, 2011

• #2

they work but you will need a chiller. I use 2 of them with 1k hps in a very small space.

 

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RobertInAz

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• Feb 8, 2011

• #3

Thanks Budley,
I have ordered one and will give it a try.
All the best, Bob

 

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budleydoright

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• Feb 8, 2011

• #4

I have been running mine on a 100 wal mart airconditioner turned chiller. Lots of DIY info around on the subject. Even with 2 1ks i can draw the water down into the 50's. Also, just because you can put them inches from your plants doesn't mean that you should! without some distance, the hot spots can be brutal on your girls. It literally only takes a few inches closer to make up for the loss from the water and glass.

 

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RobertInAz

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• Feb 8, 2011

• #5

Budley,
What do you mean by a "100 wal mart airconditioner turned chiller"?
Thanks again, Robert

 

JohneyGreenApple

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• Feb 8, 2011

• #6

Where do you buy water chillers at? How many watts does it take to water cool an already air cooled hood?

 

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budleydoright

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• Feb 9, 2011

• #7

you cut up a 100.00 window airconditioner and use it for your chiller. I replace mine every 18 months. Do a google search for diy chiller with my name and you'll find some threads on how it's done.

johny, you don't watercool an air cooled hood. one or the other. Air cooled doesn't work well when it's 90-110 outside.

 

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RobertInAz

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• Feb 9, 2011

• #8

Thanks again. Here's another question: I'm thinking of putting my 1000 watt Budget Grow 2 ballast in the attic space above my grow room, but the summertime heat up there will be in the 120 degree range. Will this hurt the ballast?
All the best, Robert

 

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budleydoright

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• Feb 9, 2011

• #9

I don't know. It probably wont kill it but will shorten its life. My utility space was hitting 115 regularly over the summer.

 

ExDex1x1

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• Feb 10, 2011

• #10

Any heat will decrease the lifespan of your ballast. Your grow room should never ever get up to those temperatures, so you're most likely better off leaving it in your grow room.

 

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RobertInAz

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• Feb 10, 2011

• #11

OK. Thanks again. Rep to both of you.
Robert.