Gaffle
Well-Known Member
I am considering a potential HPS purchase. I am currently using a 300watt led (those fake watts) and everything has been fine, but yield is a prob. Not enough light for a real good yield. Now I could spend more jack on a larger LED, or I could spend less and still get a good amount of light from a 400watter. The trouble with the HPS is heat. My area is under my stairs, so main grow for flower is 3x3. This is not a small confined tent, yet I do not want to battle heat issues. As of right now my led has the room (at canopy height) at 75F max. A larger led will increase heat I'm sure, but I know what I get now so im not scared about that.
In the winter i had a small space heater in my room with temps going as low as 60F in that room. It has no window and is insulated with 1/2in foam. I would not be afraid of HPS Heat during winter, I would lower my space heater, but I am scared of HPS Heat during the summer. I have a 4in inline pulling in fresh air and carbon filter is at top of room.
How hot can a small HPS make a room?
In the winter i had a small space heater in my room with temps going as low as 60F in that room. It has no window and is insulated with 1/2in foam. I would not be afraid of HPS Heat during winter, I would lower my space heater, but I am scared of HPS Heat during the summer. I have a 4in inline pulling in fresh air and carbon filter is at top of room.
How hot can a small HPS make a room?