Hot CFL?

[FloridaSunset]

Ok, so I couldn't get the temp in my 2x2x4 grow tent down to an acceptable level so I decided to swap it out for a CFL.

The CFL is a 4 32w bulb setup I got off eBay - cord and socket with 3 Y splitters. Should, I thought, cool it down a lot, but temps are close to what they were with the LEDs.

Already have a 4"exhaust fan iinstalled and the only thing I can think of is to add a 6 " fan to boost the exhaust.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated...

 

[AKgramma]

Can you open the top of the grow closet to allow the hot air to rise and escape? Also try unscrewing one of the bulbs to reduce temps. A 2 x 2 x 4 is a pretty small enclosure, and cfls COULD heat up such a small space, if there are no upper vents. Heat rises, so perhaps your first solution might work if your vent is up high.

 

[Notchrob]

Florida is hot,do you have central air,or a window unit.I would try to pull some of the cool air from the register if you can.or run some duck work close to a window unit.my room is from75-85*
sometimes I cant cool my tent,the room gets to hot,I have central air.7-23watts of CFL's in a 20x30x60 tent