Stealth PC grow with 200w dual spectrum cfl?

Hey guys,

Im making a PC stealth grow with a 200w dual spectrum CFL as lighting. I'm just worried that'll be too much for a box and it could get too hot even with an exhaust fan at the top. What do you all think? Also, does anybody have any tips on keeping it cool inside the case?

Regards,
-Dobby

i'd go with active exhaust and passive intake method since I don't know if you have room to fit a fan for intake.
also, get a fan inside the case to move the air. (lots of problems can rise from stagnant air).
Try not to use the cheaper mylar blankets used for camping. The goal is to keep heat out, not in. So I'd just go with some flat white paint.

also, if space allows, try getting a fan up near the bulb so it can blow air on it. this could be the fan that moves the air around.

i can fit a single ultra quiet 90mm case fan below the bulb in the computer case?

are you asking me if you can, or that you can? haha.
is that fan going to be used for exhaust or other?

knowmad said:

are you asking me if you can, or that you can? haha.
is that fan going to be used for exhaust or other?

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I was asking your opinion on what you thought haha

I was just wondering if that would provide enough airflow as the exhaust (With a light trap)

One more thing, my CFL is touching the mylar insulation I am using....the CFL won't burn the mylar if its touching it will it?

Regards,
-Dobby