Verbal 09-02-2017 I'm just in set up phase and want to avoid using an air cooled light. I will be using a 600 watt bulb in a 1m2 tent. Would you recommend this reflector for this type of set up? How efficient are the vents on top of the reflector? And finally what fan cm3 would you recommend for this set up? Thank you in advance for the answer.
Alchimia Grow Shop 09-02-2017
Hi Verbal,
Since I don't know where you live, it is hard to tell wheter you'll need an air cooled reflector or not. In my area, it is really difficult to grow in summer with normal reflectors, so I normally use air cooled reflectors during summer and open reflectors during the rest of the year. That works great if you don't have air conditioning.
Another option I use in my smallest grow tent is using a 600W lamp in autumn, winter and beginning of spring, and then I replace it for a 400W cooltube system during the hottest months of the year.
The vents are much more efficient if you place the end of the ducting of your extraction system right above them.
About your fan, if we're talking about the extraction fan a 125mm extractor is perfect for your setup. On the other hand.
Hope it helped!
