Quote Originally Posted by keeko
i think you could manage a 250 with a makeshift cool tube or excellent ventilation.....it can deff be done. as for the flimsy back board, i say replace it with something more sturdy. it will give better support to your cabinet and make it easier if you need to cut holes for vents.
keeko is right..

I have managed to get my temps in the mid to high 70's sometimes low 80's with my 250w HPS, but those are good tmps for the plant. Well at least decent.

Heres a look at my cab. I dont have anything in it yet. They are still in veg. They will go in next week.