Mortal Damage
03-14-2007, 06:33 AM
Hey guys.
Used to be on OG (as I am sure many others here were)... been lurking for a week or two here. :rastasmoke:
I am planning to start a second op... I used CFL's last time. However, I am planning/thinking about using a 150-250w HPS this time... I'm planning to go the rubbermaid route with this op, however I was wondering what kind of temperatures I should be expecting?
I know HID's obviously run a decent bit hotter than CFL's, however I'm wondering if a say 150/250w HPS would be too hot for a closet grow of two 50gal tubs with good ventilation?
See this thread for reference: http://boards.cannabis.com/growroom-setup/80747-how-rubbermaid-tub-growbox.html
I did some research and found that they don't go much past 180F at the surface of the bulb? I don't want it melting plastic! ;) :o
Used to be on OG (as I am sure many others here were)... been lurking for a week or two here. :rastasmoke:
I am planning to start a second op... I used CFL's last time. However, I am planning/thinking about using a 150-250w HPS this time... I'm planning to go the rubbermaid route with this op, however I was wondering what kind of temperatures I should be expecting?
I know HID's obviously run a decent bit hotter than CFL's, however I'm wondering if a say 150/250w HPS would be too hot for a closet grow of two 50gal tubs with good ventilation?
See this thread for reference: http://boards.cannabis.com/growroom-setup/80747-how-rubbermaid-tub-growbox.html
I did some research and found that they don't go much past 180F at the surface of the bulb? I don't want it melting plastic! ;) :o