Temps/humidity

[adron]

I recently completed a 0.9 cubic foot grow box out of a PC case. I've got:

1x 80mm case fan intake
1x 120mm case fan exhaust
1x 80mm case fan exhaust

The box resides in my closet, which isn't exactly cool most times because:

a) I live in FL
b) It's expensive to run A/C all day and at low temps
c) The room is the last stop in the duct work
d) I have an actual (old, low power) PC in the same closet. It generates heat, but not a shiteload

With 1x 13 watt 6500k and 1x 15 watt 2700k, my temps hover around 87F and humidity around 43%

I think my humidity is OK but I know my temps are a little high, I'm looking for some ideas to lower them. I have a filter on the intake fan, thinking I'll probably take that off to increase CFM. Any other ideas short of cutting another hole and sticking a fan in it?

Any input appreciated guys.

 

[Spicoli]

Ya take the filter off the intake, you may get some stray stuff in the garden (i.e. Hair, Dust,Etc..) but you will improve air flow. Maybe get a bigger intake would also help or putting a small fan in the interior of the box. Worst comes to worst run a duct from your a/c to your grow probably wont be stealth but will keep your temps where ever you want.

 

[I N Hail]

Take the other PC out of there, your not bad now,87 temp. just alittle high

 

[adron]

Take the other PC out of there, your not bad now,87 temp. just alittle high

I was thinking about this...might be able to swing it.

Thanks a lot so far guys, but keep the suggestions coming!

 

[adron]

Checked temp today and it bumped to 91 :\

Definitely going to cut that filter out and take the computer out, I'll report back if it helps

 

[Spicoli]

Ya it's def worth a try. Get another fan if anything also, maybe another comp. fan hang it inside or something JMO(Just My Opinion).