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ghost79

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How many non-air cooled lights of 1000 watt HPS's could I use in a roome the size of 10'x10' using a 12,000 BTU portable A/C? Thanks for all your replies!
 
fishwhistle

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6000 btus a/c per 1 non aircooled 1000,4000 btus per each aircooled 1000.
 
ghost79

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Is that considering the space taken( a 10'x10' room) w/ intake and exhaust? and also considering the factor of the temp set at 72 degrees Fareinheit?
 
ghost79

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It seems like alot of BTU's for just one 1000 watt HPS if there's an intake and exhaust system hooked up to an environmental controller. I'm not questioning your knowledge, but it just seems like a lot of BTU's.
 
fishwhistle

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Do it your way and post up some results for the rest of us to see then,best of luck!
 
ghost79

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I'm sorry, I didn't have any intention of offended you whatsoever! I'll take your word, you seem like your right on the money. I just wanted to make sure you took all factors into consideration. Thank you for your experienced advice. No offense intenede bros. PEACE!
 
ghost79

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Is there a method of preventing this by using carbon scrubbers, or any other means possible?Any ideas out there for you more experienced farmers? Thank you in advance for all your replies and time. PEACE!!
 
CannabisJohn

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ghost79 said:
Is there a method of preventing this by using carbon scrubbers, or any other means possible?Any ideas out there for you more experienced farmers? Thank you in advance for all your replies and time. PEACE!!
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I would discharge into attic and carbon scrub your attic. Or better yet get a two hose portable a/c
 
MendoCruz

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I want to take the ducting off of my lights. I have 9K in a 11x16 room. It is 8.5' high on one side and 6.5' on the other. We just ordered a 36,000 btu mini-split. Do you think that will be able to keep my room around 80-85 degrees?
 
CannabisJohn

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MendoCruz said:
I want to take the ducting off of my lights. I have 9K in a 11x16 room. It is 8.5' high on one side and 6.5' on the other. We just ordered a 36,000 btu mini-split. Do you think that will be able to keep my room around 80-85 degrees?
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I use 6000 btus per 1 kw of unvented lights. I know this is high but I want your room to be cool at all times. My guess is that you are in NorCal so your outside temps are cooler than mine in SoCal. It should work but no promises because I don't know about your room construction materials and insulation. I know my numbers work for 99 percent of the rooms I have worked in. What size unit were you using when the lights were vented? And how well did it maintain temps?
 
MendoCruz

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It stays around 86 during the summer with a 13,000 btu portable and 81 this time of year.
 
CannabisJohn

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MendoCruz said:
It stays around 86 during the summer with a 13,000 btu portable and 81 this time of year.
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Wow that is great for 9k vented to stay cool with a 13k portable. The bottom line is you need a minimum of 3410 btus per hr per 1 kw unvented. That only accounts for the lights. You have around that with 3 tons. Most likely your 3 ton mini is rated around 33,000 btus per hr not 36,000. It will most likely work for most of the time. I would save some ducting and fans in case I need to vent some lights for the summer. Best of luck
 
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