Will this exhaust 1000 watt HPS?

[DurbanStone]

Well, this site seems to be overrun with underage smokers rather than of age growers, and there doesn't seem to be enough traffic in the grow forums, so I'm attempting at asking my questions seperatly. Will this exhaust a 1000watt HPS aircooled hood from a 4x4 hydrohut?

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DurbanStone Reviewed by DurbanStone on 12-05-2007. Will this exhaust 1000 watt HPS? Well, this site seems to be overrun with underage smokers rather than of age growers, and there doesn't seem to be enough traffic in the grow forums, so I'm attempting at asking my questions seperatly. Will this exhaust a 1000watt HPS aircooled hood from a 4x4 hydrohut? Vortex 4 Fan Carbon Filter Combo - Vortex Power Fans Rating: 5

[stinkyattic]

and there doesn't seem to be enough traffic in the grow forums, so I'm attempting at asking my questions seperatly.

PLEASE do not start threads to create more traffic.

A hps 1000 in a 4x4 hydrohut is not practical. They are designed by the manufacturer to accept a 600HPS. Go digital for max efficiency.
If you insist on running a k, an air-cooled hood is MANDATORY and you will want to look into a 6" high-output-type exhuast fan and very likely will need to add an active intake to that tent. The passive flap intakes are fine for the intended heat load in there, but a k throws lots.

[DurbanStone]

PLEASE do not start threads to create more traffic.

A hps 1000 in a 4x4 hydrohut is not practical. They are designed by the manufacturer to accept a 600HPS. Go digital for max efficiency.
If you insist on running a k, an air-cooled hood is MANDATORY and you will want to look into a 6" high-output-type exhuast fan and very likely will need to add an active intake to that tent. The passive flap intakes are fine for the intended heat load in there, but a k throws lots.

If so, that's only 35 watts per square food, aren't you suppose to get 50+ for great buds? I am most definitely getting a digi ballast no matter what however. If I get the 600watt with 4'' fan will I only need the passive intake? A 600watt bulb produces 95,000 lumens, that with the digi ballast will produce as minimum it states 20% more lumens, which equals 115, 000 lumens so 35,000 lumens less than a regular 1000k lamp, so it's not too far off. What do you think? And thanks for answering so quickly! I know you think I'm a jerk from that thread but I want to come here for some good chat with fellow growers, so hopefully you can forgive me.

[stinkyattic]

Even jerks need good herb...

To be honest, I don't play the numbers game. I play the game of maximum yield with minimum hassle, which, in this case, translates to: Are you going to shoot yourself in the foot trying to control heat in a small space under a K and end up with plants that yellow prematurely, yield poorly, herm, bolt, and set fluffy insubstantial buds? Are you going to have to spend so much money and effort exhausting that space that you would do better in a larger one?
When all things are laid on the table, I judge a plan by this simple question:
How easy will it be to maintain plant health in this setup?
The only thing you have going for ya is that one of those tent manufacturers just increased the size of the tent by about 6" in every direction, which doesn't sound like a lot, but volume-wise it is. Can't remember if it's homebox or hydrohut or if they're the same thing, lol... :jointsmile:
Don't even bother with a 4" fan. That's good for a small box, or a closet, or a flouro grow. Shell out for the 6" one. Then at least you are giving yourself a chance.

As the guy at the hydro shop says, "Sure it's possible. It's just how bad you want it" any time I suggest some odd or impractical arrangement for something...

[DurbanStone]

I get the feeling you are urging me to get the 1000watter? The tent is actually 4'7''x 4'7'' but the inside "workable" area is 4x4...

[stinkyattic]

I have a tough time exhausting a K from my grow space which is 5x6... I think the 600 will make your life easier.

[DurbanStone]

maybe it's 4'6'', either way,...

[DurbanStone]

lol I swear I got the feeling you wanted me to get the K, that's fine however, make life a lot easier. So even with the 600watt you think I should go above 4''? If I do get the 6''+carbon filter, so you think I'll need an active intake? Or just a passive? Like I was saying, with the electronic ballast and high quality light bulb, I'm getting 80% of the lumen output, and I'm keeping the plants under a couple feet, so I won't need major penetration...lol.

[stinkyattic]

Passive is totally fine on a 600, and I'd still go for a larger exhaust. Again with the need to control temps, ya know?
The local grow shop here was putting together a package that includes a tent, exhaust, 600digi complete, climate controller (oooh! trickness!), carbon scrubber, and ducting for only like $1200 (I'd have to check but it is a ridiculously low number) TOTAL, whcih is a KILLER deal on all those toys. The shopkeeper is someone whose instincts I trust, he encourages use of the 600digi in the space, and one of my buddies just picked up that pile o' goodies and is currently veggin' away like a mofo.
Oh, and check out the odorsok carbon filter... it's COOL. (and cheap and easy to get rid of and even machine washable! hahahaha)

I'd have to be a sadistic bitch to tell you to go for the K.

The jury's still out on that one though...

[DurbanStone]

Passive is totally fine on a 600, and I'd still go for a larger exhaust. Again with the need to control temps, ya know?
The local grow shop here was putting together a package that includes a tent, exhaust, 600digi complete, climate controller (oooh! trickness!), carbon scrubber, and ducting for only like $1200 (I'd have to check but it is a ridiculously low number) TOTAL, whcih is a KILLER deal on all those toys. The shopkeeper is someone whose instincts I trust, he encourages use of the 600digi in the space, and one of my buddies just picked up that pile o' goodies and is currently veggin' away like a mofo.
Oh, and check out the odorsok carbon filter... it's COOL. (and cheap and easy to get rid of and even machine washable! hahahaha)

I'd have to be a sadistic bitch to tell you to go for the K.

The jury's still out on that one though...

With the larger exhaust, I could put that light pretty dang close to the plants eh? Do you know how far off a 600watt is starts to lose power? I Actually was going to buy everything seperate and I believe it came out to something around 1200, and it's a canadian site, I'd rather order Canadian for a few reasons.

I have a crap load of seeds from a long time ago, so I'm going to use them for my first grow. Hempy buckets as well, should be fun

Oh, how loud is the votex/light/ ballast?