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sorry for the ignorant comment, but are we basically talking about using ice boxes to cool the air instead of regular AC?
If so, that is very intriguing if there is a big power savings. Right now I am running a 5 ton portable kwikool AC, with 9 bare vert bulbs. The AC is just able to keep it at around 82. Running CO2, but with 50 lb tanks, cuz I was afraid of burning my house down.
Can you use a chiller box on a max fan attached to a cool tube but just open ended, so it is drawing the air that is inside the room ,and blasting it out toward the ceiling.
would this cool the hot air the bulb is creating, and drastically reduce the need for ac?
I guess the next question is how much does it cost to run *" max fans, a massive 2hp chiller, and a 1/3 HP pump...
Hey capulator, yes you can absoultely use the Ice Box on verticals, see pics below of my friends garden. I'm going to be straight with you, 9 lights and you can only get your temps to 82....a chiller would kick that a/c's ass :). I have seen 12 lights on 5 ton chillers, I recommend 10 lights all the time WITH propane co2 generators and they can keep their temps in the low 70's with no problem at all. This is because of the higher heat capacity of water, with the same amount of power you can remove much more heat.
BTW the 2hp is not massive by any means, not sure off hand what the measurements are though. Using the fans will also allow you to get your plants much closer to the light without burning them.
This garden uses a 4 ton chiller that's mounted indoors and is vented out the roof, 8k watts total, 300 sq ft being cooled, very hot climate to say the least, (2) water-cooled co2 generators, and (3) water-cooled dehus. He uses 8 Ice Boxes total to cool everything. The chiller cycles on and off properly just lilke it should and he keeps the temps at 76 when its 110 outside. The electric bill for this spot never goes over $500 and he cranks out 6-7lbs every month with (2) 6 site uc systems in flower.