I've been tinkering. Just wondering if these conditions seem good to go.
1.2 x 1.2 x 2.1m tent
600W MH vert parabolic
402 cfm 6" exhaust fan venting out window
Passive intake:
Two 6x12" mesh vents w/ 100 micron filter
6" duct w/ 100 micron filter.
AC 1100W
3G humidifier
Trying to tax the AC as little as possible $$$, and to reduce the exhaust fan frequency of ramping up and down (was an issue).
Currently I have things as follows:
AC, in room with tent, set to 68F/20C
Humidifier, in tent, running at 75%(full is too loud), only gain about 8% humidity (coupled with the exhaust speed), but does lower temps 2 degrees. At 50W max I think it's worth it for the cooling effect?
Also have a 7" fan on the floor, aimed straight up at the bulb.
The exhaust fan is running steady at 68% power
Set to ramp up if temps hit 81F/27C
Holding strong at 79-80F.
The 100 micron filters on the mesh ports only raises temps 1 degree. I think that's a fair trade for critter insurance.
I wasnt expecting to need so much passive intake, though. Makes me think something is off. I dunno. Maybe 600W MH is just hot as hell.
I guess if I want to shave a few degrees off I'm gonna have to lean on the AC more.
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