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Note: I'm inexperienced and I'm looking for advice. If you can help me improve on any of this I would really appreciate it.
Lights: I'm thinking to run 2 separate Philips 3100k 315's side by side in a 4x4 tent. Ideally I'd have the ballasts outside the tent. I'm not sure what style of hoods to get and I'd really appreciate any input. I'm thinking of 2x 315 rather than 1 630 because I've heard they'll run a little cooler and the light spread is better (which would be nice when I move to a bigger space). Some questions for anyone who can answer:
1. Are hoods with vertical mounted bulbs really worth going out of my way to get? If so, why?
2. I know that glass cuts down on UV and weakens light a bit. It seems like I've seen air cooled hoods without glass? What do you guys think? Is there a problem with pulling air near bulbs that hasn't been scrubbed first?
3. Ballast recommendations? Sun systems makes these magnetic ballasts. They're cheap and look well made. Do they really cut down on bulb life? Should I just go with one of those cheap prism digitals instead?
https://growershouse.com/sun-system-hardcore-lec-315-watt-120-240-volt
https://growershouse.com/sun-system-hardcore-lec-315-watt-120-240-volt
Ventilation : Ideally I'd like to vent using an 8" inline with the speed turned down (I like the 8" because I plan to expand to a bigger room later this year). I was thinking of using smart passive ventilation and just make sure the fan is moving that air (maybe moving the whole room twice per minute?).
One vent question I had was whether or not pulling air from outside the house is a good idea? I've heard that if air coming into the bottom of a room is too much colder than air up by the lights, plants won't like it. I live in a very moderate climate. Never drops below 50 here. If I was pulling in air that was 50 degrees and the lights are running at 78 or 80, do you guys foresee problems in that tent?
Thank you for sharing all of your hard earned experience. Much respect to you all.
Lights: I'm thinking to run 2 separate Philips 3100k 315's side by side in a 4x4 tent. Ideally I'd have the ballasts outside the tent. I'm not sure what style of hoods to get and I'd really appreciate any input. I'm thinking of 2x 315 rather than 1 630 because I've heard they'll run a little cooler and the light spread is better (which would be nice when I move to a bigger space). Some questions for anyone who can answer:
1. Are hoods with vertical mounted bulbs really worth going out of my way to get? If so, why?
2. I know that glass cuts down on UV and weakens light a bit. It seems like I've seen air cooled hoods without glass? What do you guys think? Is there a problem with pulling air near bulbs that hasn't been scrubbed first?
3. Ballast recommendations? Sun systems makes these magnetic ballasts. They're cheap and look well made. Do they really cut down on bulb life? Should I just go with one of those cheap prism digitals instead?
https://growershouse.com/sun-system-hardcore-lec-315-watt-120-240-volt
https://growershouse.com/sun-system-hardcore-lec-315-watt-120-240-volt
Ventilation : Ideally I'd like to vent using an 8" inline with the speed turned down (I like the 8" because I plan to expand to a bigger room later this year). I was thinking of using smart passive ventilation and just make sure the fan is moving that air (maybe moving the whole room twice per minute?).
One vent question I had was whether or not pulling air from outside the house is a good idea? I've heard that if air coming into the bottom of a room is too much colder than air up by the lights, plants won't like it. I live in a very moderate climate. Never drops below 50 here. If I was pulling in air that was 50 degrees and the lights are running at 78 or 80, do you guys foresee problems in that tent?
Thank you for sharing all of your hard earned experience. Much respect to you all.