Anyone ever used cold winter air to cool lights?

fatfarmer

fatfarmer

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So I can use outside COLD air, but would it do well to have space, like from a window to cool the air some - good air flow? Also, can I up watts up to 250 with a few cfl's for side lights? I have a small grow space, only 3x3 8ft tall. Two plants fit well, maybe three? Better one less plant which would give the two plants more space to fill out? Air flow and better light for two! Soil grow. Third grow is it time to step it up. Do I need to use FFOF. First Two soil grows were good pro mix,but do I branch out or what? Is it good to try new ways? Want to do what is best for girls. Then it will be so good for me and wife to enjoy!
 
researchkitty

researchkitty

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I should write a quick disclaimer, and a quick tip for using outside cool/cold air.

- Plants dont like to be below 58(f). Especially in basements or cold areas.

- When intaking fresh air from outside, always have a filter. Dust, and bugs in warmer times, can and will still enter. Keep an eye on it and keep it clean.

- Instead of just one open air duct from your fan blowing into the room from one spot, run another few feet of ducting, close it at the end, and poke a bunch of holes into the ducting the entire way down the room. Then you'll get fresh air *everywhere* in your room, not just where the hole in the wall is spewing it in.

- Make sure your ducting doesnt allow rain or snow or stuff like that to drip down into the lines and in. Vent covers from outside will protect that, as well as a simple raised section of the ducting.

- Buy one of the $15 variable speed fan controllers. That way in February when its below freezing outside you can turn down the amount of super cold air coming in.
 
infrared

infrared

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researchkitty said:
I should write a quick disclaimer, and a quick tip for using outside cool/cold air.

- Plants dont like to be below 58(f). Especially in basements or cold areas.

- When intaking fresh air from outside, always have a filter. Dust, and bugs in warmer times, can and will still enter. Keep an eye on it and keep it clean.

- Instead of just one open air duct from your fan blowing into the room from one spot, run another few feet of ducting, close it at the end, and poke a bunch of holes into the ducting the entire way down the room. Then you'll get fresh air *everywhere* in your room, not just where the hole in the wall is spewing it in.

- Make sure your ducting doesnt allow rain or snow or stuff like that to drip down into the lines and in. Vent covers from outside will protect that, as well as a simple raised section of the ducting.

- Buy one of the $15 variable speed fan controllers. That way in February when its below freezing outside you can turn down the amount of super cold air coming in.
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Exactly the kind of details I was after; thanks a bunch Kitty!
 
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