I've always used some form of intake/extraction system, but I've decided to build a totally sealed room. The following were determiners in my decision:
1. No heat sig
2. No odor
3. No noice (or very lil using inverter tech. on mini-split)
4. Huge potential for sterile environment
5. Stable temps and humidity if running 12/12 24/7 I.E. 3 rooms (2 bloom, 1 lung) lights in one of rooms always on. Also 2 lights per ballast this way -just stick it on a flip- 12hrs in one then bam 12hrs in next. Temps r easier to maintain this way, less temp fluctuation = less humidity.
6. Outdoor temps r on the constant rise in my region. Record temps last few years, hard to use intake/extraction to effectively cool in this situation. Gonna have to spring for a new split a/c anyhow.
7. No glass equals more Lumens, fuller spectrum. Oh yeah, no active cooling on the lights either, just a lot of air moving right above the plant canopy.
Anywho, currently building 3 sealed rooms, will post flicks after i bust some.
With Respect, Chili
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Last edited by chiliwalt; 07-20-2008 at 08:14 PM.
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