To air cool or not to air cool

[Beansly]

Im trying to make my final decision on reflectors today, and Im waffling on the air cooled model. Does a cool tube make a big difference in heat reduction? Im growing in a closet so heats gonna be an issue im sure of it. If so, whats the best way to hook up an air cooled tube to cool it down best?

 

[ink the world]

I flower in a closet w/ a 400 watt HPS that I cool....the temperature difference is noticeable....I use a 4 inch inline fan to pull out and another to push air into the hood.....my plants can just about touch the glass without burning.

I tried it without the hood and fans and the temps got too hot real fast.

 

[wyteberrywidow]

Im trying to make my final decision on reflectors today, and Im waffling on the air cooled model. Does a cool tube make a big difference in heat reduction? Im growing in a closet so heats gonna be an issue im sure of it. If so, whats the best way to hook up an air cooled tube to cool it down best?

Hell yeah a cooltube makes a big difference in cooling the heat.Go for it.I would.

 

[Beansly]

I flower in a closet w/ a 400 watt HPS that I cool....the temperature difference is noticeable....I use a 4 inch inline fan to pull out and another to push air into the hood.....my plants can just about touch the glass without burning.

I tried it without the hood and fans and the temps got too hot real fast.

Thats good to hear. I was worried that a 400 watt might not be strong enough, but if your plants can get that close to the light without burning I guess you wouldnt lose to much lumens right?

Hell yeah a cooltube makes a big difference in cooling the heat.Go for it.I would.

Thanks, a yes from you makes my decision easy.

 

[wyteberrywidow]

No problem my g.i would hate to see you burn your plants and have to start all over again.