Need Help with HEAT.

[Al B. Fuct]

Dudes, Lets not make this a pissing match. It's all about learning.

Agreed. I don't have any particular problem with Zandor- I've liberally thieved from his FAQ entry on DIY cooltubes- and sent a thanks for that in a +rep too, if I recall correctly.

However, when it comes to the grow op, I begin and end with science. There's quite often a marked difference between a sales pitch and reality. Gimme the proof, double-blind wherever possible. If it stacks up, I'm in the head of the queue with a fistful of ducats and songs of praise. If not, I'll point out where it falls over.

[LOC NAR on probation]

Try a knock and talk from your local NARC's. Even when you know they have a warrant in thier back pocket. with a nephews name on it. Then they tell you exactly what is in your room like they have a picture. It's a bitch. I don't want to jenks myself so maybe news in a few days.

Peace.

[Al B. Fuct]

yikes, LN... I've been real lucky so far not to get that sort of rudeness at my door. Sorry to hear of your unpleasant visitation.

[LOC NAR on probation]

Thanks man, it'a all good. I like sience too.

It's easier to try , than prove it can't be done. I will try when the science is behind it. LOL

Well I'll stop hijacking. Sorry Chabnoc it's yours.

[Zandor]

I wish all of you the best with your grows!!

Happy growing!

[Chabnoc]

It is all good. I have my heat trouble all figured out for my Flowering room. At least I think so. Will have to get it up and going to see what happens. But I am sure it will be GREAT.

[Racerx]

didnt read any responses...but here is mine.

Window A/C. They can be bought brand new from Home Depot for about $350 for a good one. Used...they can usually be found for free. I found my 10,000 BTU A/C for $20 off of craigslist, but garage sales and local newspapers are great too. Just make sure the compressor works. I couldn't get mine to work when I got it, not realizing that it was only 60 degrees outside which was too cold for the thermostat to turn on so the compressor wasnt going on.

Portable A/C can be an ok temporary solution but they are expensive and not nearly as efficient. There really is no other way to drastically lower your temps.

[Chabnoc]

RacerX, I take it you did not read the whole thread or even look at the pictures. I have a picture of the new AC window unit I already bought for my new room.

Scroll up to Post #38. My room is only going to be 5'X5'. So this 5,050 BTU unit should do more then needed.

[oldsanclem]

This is off subject a little , a swamp cooler going out not in.
I used a swamp cooler to suck out the air from the room. The grow was at the beach in So. Ca.
I was growing thunderfuck and the smell was out of this world. Like a skunk in the Texas sun.
I used lysole (liquid cleaning solution) in the swamp cooler resivore. One day it ran out of Lysole (sp) and you could smell it 4 houses away. Do not use the perfume stuff as that is a dead give away to the cops.
I have alway grown next to the beach and always had the problem of RH . As with any grow good air movement does the trick.
With co2 induction you always need air movement in all directions , making sure you have one on the floor going up to move the co2 in the air as its heaver than O2 and N2 80/20
I use a ac unit at the end of a bloom cycle to drop the temps to help kickin the tricomes and like a night time temp of 65 d.f.
Using a computer to control the cycles of light,co2 controler, fans, venting, flood and drain. Makes it easy control program relayrunner is real easy to use.

[Chabnoc]

Hey Oldsanclem,

How did you get it where your computer controls everything? This sounds interesting.

I have my AC unit set at setting 5/10 for power, and my outlet fan set on the lowiest setting. My room stays at an even 78f, with 38% humidity. It has stayed there for the last 48 hours. Seems to be working very well.