HEat

is 81 degrees 2 how for a grow box. my box is 33 inches tall. and 2 feet in lengthe and width. i have ten foil inside my box with a whole in the bottom of the box for a 9 inch fan to push air in and a whole in the top for a 4 inch fan blowing air out. without these fans my box hit about 96 degrees wich is way to hot. i have one CFL 23 watt and one small florescent warm white bulb in there. any suggestions.
 

andyk187

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get rid of the tinfoil, nab some extra white paint from somebody you know, or spend the $4 for a small can and $1 for a brush and paint the inside of the box white, white paint is definitely the best option, no "hotspots" from crinkled tin foil, and it's usually pretty cheap. You need more light, if you want any kind of bud production i'd pack atleast 4-6 of those 23w cfl's in there, otherwise you're just wasting your time. Get an equivalent fan on the top hole so that you're pushing as much air into the box as you're taking out and that will help the heat issue. and dont freak out about the heat. my room's at 88 right now, and the average high temperature in my area has been 95 and my plant outside is growing like a teenager! only reason inside is so hot is cause i have a 400watter on a room that's 4 1/2' tall x 2 1/2' deep x 3 1/2' wide. and only 1 inline fan right now, the other should be in tomorrow. Make it worth your while and don't skimp. plants need a good bit of room to grow, so if you're really serious about doing this i'd go for a new grow box. factor in atleast a 1' for the pot itself, room for the lights depending on what kind of light you're using, goodluck and read other grow journals, lots of good info. there and the FAQ
 

kho20

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andys got you covered and 81 isnt really all that bad my closet rides at about 84 with lights on its more like 88 up ud have to worry bout, but airflow will drop the heat for sure.... and we were jus talking about this on anther thread and when its in flower the only allow a temp change of 10 to 15 degrees between lights off and lights on......

i second the removal ofthe foil go get some either white paint , mylar( shiny wrapping paper at dollar store), or i use one of those car windshield things

and for sure up the lights
 

kho20

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4 1/2 should be good depends on what your growing mine has an 8 foot ceiling so.... its up to you id jus add another exhaust fan itll draw heat out if you put it near the top
 
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