Bake A Round

[k1ucHt]

Hey those of you who have used cool tubes or a "Bake A Round (cheap cool tube alternative) I have a question, how much did it bring down the heat in your box. Was it worth it?

k1ucHt Reviewed by k1ucHt on 03-26-2006. Bake A Round Hey those of you who have used cool tubes or a "Bake A Round (cheap cool tube alternative) I have a question, how much did it bring down the heat in your box. Was it worth it? Rating: 5

[turtle420]

Hey those of you who have used cool tubes or a "Bake A Round (cheap cool tube alternative) I have a question, how much did it bring down the heat in your box. Was it worth it?

Well, I have a home-made cool tube, and I used a Bake A Round...

I can't tell you the difference between cool tube and NO-cool tube because before the tube, I had a sealed hood.

But, those bulbs give off quite some heat... I think that the biggest "change" the cool tube makes to a grow setup, is in keeping the cooling air close around the bulbs, and away from the rest of the grow.

A sealed hood keeps the hot air separated, but a cool tube "forces" the air to come into contact with the bulbs.

It's pretty cool... hehehe....

But not cool to the touch... at least, not mine. But not a lot of "radiated" heat either...

Cool tubes are cool! Get some... get cool...

[k1ucHt]

So will it or will it not keep the temperatures from being way too high? I've never left it on long enough to be completley sure but in my current box with the HPS on the temperature is around 100 which is obviously way to high. I'm looking to keep it down to 76-82 as it is with the CFL veg lighting.

[turtle420]

So will it or will it not keep the temperatures from being way too high? I've never left it on long enough to be completley sure but in my current box with the HPS on the temperature is around 100 which is obviously way to high. I'm looking to keep it down to 76-82 as it is with the CFL veg lighting.

In my opinion, the cool tube will help you achieve those temperatures...

[k1ucHt]

Thats what I like to here turltle lol. Thanks.

[latewood]

actually...I think, just from watching the different bake-a-round threads over time. If you buy a $2-300.00 vortex for input and for output, it will cool it down. Most people cannot afford vortex, so they use a fan that blows air and cools a bit, but is not efficient enough to really cool things down.

Turtle I am not saying your tube isn't cool, matter of fact I am building one myself...then I can compare to your results. I think harddon made his own, used 2 expensive vortex fans and his box was cooled way down.

[turtle420]

actually...I think, just from watching the different bake-a-round threads over time. If you buy a $2-300.00 vortex for input and for output, it will cool it down. Most people cannot afford vortex, so they use a fan that blows air and cools a bit, but is not efficient enough to really cool things down.

Turtle I am not saying your tube isn't cool, matter of fact I am building one myself...then I can compare to your results. I think harddon made his own, used 2 expensive vortex fans and his box was cooled way down.

Cool LateWood... the more input the better...

Vortex... BGHydro?

I'm very interested in how it goes for you...

When I get the bulbs running, I'll start logging temperature readings... intake air, exhaust air, 1" away from the glass, 2" away, etc.

BTW: Latewood, you can say my cool tube isn't cool... it actually, is NOT cool... if you touch it under the bulb, it would burn after a couple of seconds... only under the bulb.

I hope that's what you mean by cool... because if you're saying my cool tube isn't cool, as in MTV cool... or hip 2006 cool... or, latest fashion cool... that, that I cannot take...

lol

It's all good LW :dance: :dance:

[latewood]

cool...

[turtle420]

cool...

Latewood, which would you rather pick:
Fantech, or a Vortex?

Or does anybody suggest another good brand/quality fan?

I didn't find the Vortex in BGHydro...

Peace, love and coolness,

-turtle420
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[latewood]

I want vortex, but can't afford them...also keep in mind that I have a room, not just cabinet, and AC so, I don't have quite the problem...
If BGH sells fantech as their premium fan, then i am sure it is every bit as good as vortex...there are a couple german fans out there too, I think.
I know you want in the area of 450-600cfm on the input and the output...