wow. Can't wait for an update on how the 'new n improved' version is going, cuz the old one looked pretty damn good from here... damn.
You mentioned you had a chillking 2Ton unit and were planning to use some 'icebox pro' units. I'd never heard of them before today, so I looked... and about fell out of my chair laughing- because I'd built some myself! I had some 8" maxfans and Iceboxes laying around and figured they just were meant to go together! By the way, they work like silk pajamas on Angelina Jolie- smooooth. I'd recommend using the HI thermostat since it has a built in speed controller, made a big difference when I put one in the loop.
Someone was asking about using raptors or ochos for runs of vented hoods, and to them I'd say these hoods are the way to go; much cooler, better light footprint. If you don't want to go vertical bare-bulb, or adjust-a-wing, this is the ticket. Just be sure and pull the air thru the hoods, don't push.
I found it interesting that all of the rooms are empty at once. Just wondering what the reasoning was behind not staggering them and doing a perpetual grow?
I didn't buy a UC- though I may as well have by the time my DIY was done- and Im running standard round 5 gallon buckets with 1" bulkheads and hoses. I'm still dialing my system in. Am I in for trouble in terms of getting rootbound?