T5 and Ventilation

Bomixius

Active Member

Jul 30, 2014

• #1

Going to start a T5 grow.

My question is, since the Temps are lower, what kind of ventilation do I need?

It's a small area, 2x4x5'6

 

pghdave420

Well-Known Member

Jul 31, 2014

• #2

T5s put off little heat.so if you leaving your grow room sealed up you will need only little ventilation.so least you wont need high end vent fans.when I grew with my t5s I just have my tent doors open

 

Silky Shagsalot

Well-Known Member

Jul 31, 2014

• #3

i use a 4x4 t-5 for clones/seedlings. the majority of the heat comes from the ends of the bulbs. it generates quite a bit of heat, even though it's tube lighting. in a small area like yours, you may need a fan or two.

 

Bomixius

Active Member

Jul 31, 2014

• #4

I can get a cheap in line fan, 1000cfm for 39$, and my dryer duct runs through the top of the room, so I'll just "y" into that and voila, all the vent I need. Well I'll add a temp switch to regulate when it comes on and off.

 

GemuGrows

Well-Known Member

Aug 1, 2014

• #5

Personally I just have my closet door open and have a handful of fans running. I also have a bunch of CFL and I think I kept the temps in the low 80's so far this summer (which for my setup is good!)

 

Bomixius

Active Member

Aug 1, 2014

• #6

Well at some point I'd like to maybe switch to hps, and the way I'm setting up this small room, It will be a simple light switch. I'm going to have a small hole in the bottom wall, to allow for passive intake.