intake air question

[meanwhile]

I just added another 600 hps in my 400 cu ft room. total of 3 600s now. My temps are getting a little high, so i have been leaving the door to the room cracked open to allow more intake from my basement air. i also have a vent in the room 12x12 that draws from the basement air that was sufficient before i added the third light.

I think i need to pull some outside air in to help cool when the lights are on. What size intake do i need? i have a window in the room i can cut a hole in. Is there a diy way to filter the air for bugs and mold? Or do i need a hepa filter attatchment? The window is at ground level under my deck, so filtration is a must.

Also, I might need a.c. in the summer when outside air temps are higher. Will smell go outside if i use a freestanding unit that has a vent hose?

 

[gudkarma]

a) build a box, with proper hole & vent outlet, to fit over your window ...& make a filter rig that accepts something generic with easy access for inside.

b) yes, unfiltered air will go outside.

 

[420Gator]

an exhaust fan might be something to consider,pull that hot air out and the cooler air will find its way in

 

[meanwhile]

I have a 6" inline with a carbon filter for exhaust.

 

[hiboy]

go to home depot to the paint department and grap paint strainers/mesh bags. u can zip tie em around the intake ducting. works great to keep bugs out.

 

[powerplant]

Good look on that Hiboy will have to give that a try.

 

[hiboy]

Good look on that Hiboy will have to give that a try.

yeah they really work great. Fit up to 12 inches no problemo, and they are super fine (the air gap):icon_spin:

 

[mittenmedgrow]

Good tip hiboy.

 

[hiboy]

thanks mitten,
meanwhile, you asked about if the smell goes outside from your ac freestanding vent, yes it does. i have two of em and i can go to the roof where the vents are and definitely get that (awesome) smell