First Cupboard Grow - HELP :)

[PeteFazz]

Hi All,

Let me first introduce my grow space which is homemade..

It is small, very small it is 1.2 x 0.8 x 2.0 lined with mylar. At the top i have carbon filter, 8" extractor fan which blows outside the cupboard through a vent I have put above the door. I have a 600w ballast attached to the wall close to the top (I want rid of that heat!) then a 600w lamp with standard reflector. I also have 2 10" Fans, one which is pointing directly at the light and the other will be used for the plants. I have also put a vent on the bottom of the door to allow for an natural intake.

UNFORTUNATELY I CAN NOT UPLOAD ANY MORE PICTURES TO THIS POST, I WILL TRY DOING IT ON A REPLY. IF NOT APOLOGIES.

I have germinated Skunk #1, where I plan to grow only two in two 20 litre pots. I am growing with Canna Soil, using Canna A+B Nutrients. I am debating whether to do a SCROG as it will keep all the beaut's at one level for the 600w to beam on.

ISSUES I AM ENCOUNTERING

• HEAT

600w, with all equipment within this small space, I was ultimately going to experience some heat issues. I have my fan at full blast, but still getting on average 29 - 31 degree's which is hotter than id like. The thermometer itself is attached to the wall, in direct view of the heat blasting off the 600w, people say this could be the issue but as the plants are experiencing this, so shouldn't the thermometer?
ANY SUGGESTIONS WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED

• SOUND

Due to the heat the fan has to be on full blast! not a big noise but just more irritating to myself. Are more expensive fan much better for sound? I am tempted to make up my own sound proof box to place the fan in..

I will be posting pictures / updates to this grow within this environment.