ok guys I have a question for you. I have a tiny cab. 30"Hx26"Wx16"D. Do you think I could get away with a 250W cooltubed HPS in there with an ambient temp around 75-80F? I already have a ballast and bulb and would rather not buy a 150 or cfls.
I am having heat problems with my 250WHPS becasue my ambient temps are so high (80-85F). So ive decided to scale everything down and use a small cab. 30"Hx29"Wx16"D
What do you guys think would be best for maintaining a reasonable temp? A 150W HPS (or smaller) or some cfls. I don't mind using...
ok I am having heat problems with my 250W. The thing is my ambient temps are around 80F so it realy hard to keep the temps reasonable with a 250W. So what do you guys suggest, a 150W or some cfls? I could use a cool tube on the hps if necessary. My cabinet measures 30"Hx26"Wx18"D.
I was considering trying dwc for the first time. However temps get into the 80s with the lights out cause of the scorching summers.
Would a cooler setup with added ice bottles be feasible/worth the trouble over soil?
chloramines will not dissipate from the water just siting out. You will need either vitamin C or aquarium water additives. Check with your local water treatment provider first to see if you actualy have chloramine in your water. If you only have chlorine than sitting it out will suffice.
I think I am going to use a batwing. I would be using it in a tent with a rectangular footprint. Should I arrange the bulb and reflector so the bulb is parallel with the long side of the tent or perpendicular to it?