jjmd
Well-Known Member
Hello out there. I started a new closet, and with anything new there are new problems. The reason I am doing this is my old setup had problems too.
25" (d) X 30" (w) X 40" (h)
my old set up which everytime I need to do any thing I would have to crawl up into. being over the steps vibrations from air stones and pumps echoed in the closet above the steps. I also would have an issue with walls and hanging mylar. ventalation was also hard to hookup. power cords having to be run to the area was not wise either.
here are the issues I am having with the new setup so far:
1) Heat build up.
using 8 - 23W 65k cfl's in two rows, along with 1 - 2' t5 30K.
things I've done to try and fix first
I added a fan and opened trap door in top of closet going to the attic. secondly I installed an exaust fan from a computer Nice and quiet -P would be great for a cabinet), but not enough draw for this size of an area. I then installed a bathroom exaust fan. good draw temps came down but not enough still need 5 degs to be safe. @ 83. that fan leads me to another issue.
2) Noise from exaust fan.
Any Ideas on how to quiet the thing down I get a hollow sound from the exhaust tube and vibration sounds from mounting it to the wall. there is a closet on the other side that echoes to the hall and my bed room wall as well. (good alarm clock if you want to be up @ 6am.) not to stealthy if you ask me.
25" (d) X 30" (w) X 40" (h)
my old set up which everytime I need to do any thing I would have to crawl up into. being over the steps vibrations from air stones and pumps echoed in the closet above the steps. I also would have an issue with walls and hanging mylar. ventalation was also hard to hookup. power cords having to be run to the area was not wise either.
here are the issues I am having with the new setup so far:
1) Heat build up.
using 8 - 23W 65k cfl's in two rows, along with 1 - 2' t5 30K.
things I've done to try and fix first
I added a fan and opened trap door in top of closet going to the attic. secondly I installed an exaust fan from a computer Nice and quiet -P would be great for a cabinet), but not enough draw for this size of an area. I then installed a bathroom exaust fan. good draw temps came down but not enough still need 5 degs to be safe. @ 83. that fan leads me to another issue.
2) Noise from exaust fan.
Any Ideas on how to quiet the thing down I get a hollow sound from the exhaust tube and vibration sounds from mounting it to the wall. there is a closet on the other side that echoes to the hall and my bed room wall as well. (good alarm clock if you want to be up @ 6am.) not to stealthy if you ask me.