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Its all a learning experience my dude. I spent at least a few hundred i didnt need to on my very first setup (check it out i just posted it in general indoor growing) learn from it. Backup equipment comes in handy sometimes too. Im sure it isnt a total waste. People make pretty decent crops with cfls. But 6 cfls @ 50 each?
I bought my 400w hps ballast, glass enclosed hood and a bulb for 200$ altogether my dude. Local hydro stores will generally cut you a good deal if you let them know your on a tight budget. Are those the self ballast cfls? Very cool man. Dont let those go! Keep working on that heat issue.
If nothing else, maybe a bigger fan blowing across the cfls might help, those looks a little dinky. Something with higher power should help. Maybe some more power to your exhaust out. An exhaust fan eith a higher cfm rating? I cant tell what your running.
Temps above 80 arent good, i read it slows down growth and opens the door for pests, diseases... That sort of thing.
Is the ac inside the tent? Does the tent stay closed?
I agree about having backup and learning as you go. Exhaust fan is 240 but with filter and ducting probably only 70%. Still plenty I think. I couldnt justify the added electricity and noise. Might as well buy the air cooled hid instead. Those little fans keep the lights cool to the touch. Its the ambient temp that is the battle. No ac in tent. Is that possible? Tent closed for 12/12 to keep light out. Other light in the room.