is a 400w to much for a cab thats 59h 15d 28w

[bluntman2006]

just like to know would heat be extreme

[jamstigator]

Depends on the ambient temps of the air in the room where the cab resides, as well as the ventilation of the cabinet itself. It is doable. However, that's not a lot of square footage, so a 400 watt light might simply be overkill. I'd probably use a 250 watt light in the small of a space, personally.

[bluntman2006]

Depends on the ambient temps of the air in the room where the cab resides, as well as the ventilation of the cabinet itself. It is doable. However, that's not a lot of square footage, so a 400 watt light might simply be overkill. I'd probably use a 250 watt light in the small of a space, personally.that would be great but i already got the 400watter.the basement is where it will reside so whatever the outside air is i believe

[jamstigator]

You'll need a decent centrifugal fan, and I'd definitely use a cooltube. Basement is good, cooler, that'll help some too. You can do it. ;)

[bluntman2006]

You'll need a decent centrifugal fan, and I'd definitely use a cooltube. Basement is good, cooler, that'll help some too. You can do it. ;)
i was thinking of buying one, where can i order one from

[jamstigator]

bghydro.com has all that stuff. Other places too, you can google "centrifugal fan" and "cooltube" and probably find lots of places.

[CCIE]

If cash is tight, I'll vouch for the $15 D-I-Y cooltube described by Mellow Man in this FAQ thread: http://boards.cannabis.com/showthread.php?t=38520.

I'm still in the construction phase, but the DIY tube/fan combination kept the lamp glass cool enough to touch after a 12 hour run-test of my 400 watt HPS bulb.

[killakalimist]

yo bluntman, my grow area is almost exactally the same as yours, i just did the finishing touches on it last night, all i'm waitin for now is the 15th to get paid and buy ph materials, some nutes and i'm set to go.

I'm running a 250w hps in a 4 inch cool tube w/a 4in fan and a 230w exhaust fan and passive intake for now (gotta change cab needs more air, the door sucks itself close very hard) and my temps are at room temp 3 inches under my bulb. I'm definately gonna watch your grow see the variances in the same size cab.

are you going soil or hydro??

[bluntman2006]

yo bluntman, my grow area is almost exactally the same as yours, i just did the finishing touches on it last night, all i'm waitin for now is the 15th to get paid and buy ph materials, some nutes and i'm set to go.

I'm running a 250w hps in a 4 inch cool tube w/a 4in fan and a 230w exhaust fan and passive intake for now (gotta change cab needs more air, the door sucks itself close very hard) and my temps are at room temp 3 inches under my bulb. I'm definately gonna watch your grow see the variances in the same size cab.

are you going soil or hydro??it will be with soil but i think my 400 is to extreme for that space so im ordering two 70w hps light and believe i can control the temps better

[UMrocksmysocks]

can you get 1 ballast to run both those bulbs or are you going to need 2? if so, wouldnt that be expensive??

[bluntman2006]

can you get 1 ballast to run both those bulbs or are you going to need 2? if so, wouldnt that be expensive??it comes with ballast and bulb at 46 dollars a piece not a bad deal

[UMrocksmysocks]

oh, nice! the ballast is in the back attached to a grounded power cord right?

[BlueBear]

Those 70w HPS bulbs can get hotter than a 150HPS. Do your best thow. Your cabinet door being sucked shut is fine, that is good negative pressure, but if it is to loud for you, then down grade. Also, you could add a passive intake that could help.
Adieu

[bluntman2006]

oh, nice! the ballast is in the back attached to a grounded power cord right?thats correct heres the link for them http://stores.ebay.com/Spaco-Supply_HID-Fixtures_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ6QQftidZ2QQtZkm and 70w hps doesnt produce that much heat at all compared to 150 watt