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07-28-2006, 06:16 AM

Anybody figure out how to vent the lights on a mover?
Looking for the type flex used and ideas on keeping it all balanced.

2buds · 07-28-2006, 08:16 PM

Hello,
Hope this is what you was looking for. Its a 1k hps in a super sun reflector running on a 4' long track set with the 2minute delay at each end.

Maybe this will help with some ideas. It's all 4" duct work. The solid duct was used where possible to allow smoother airflow. A nice 4" 90' elbow flows much smoother than a piece of flex duct all twisted up like the connection at the light. The flex was only used at the light connection, as it has ridges and creates drag on the air. The flex duct is all metal inside, no plastic liner. I would check for this at purchase, the light is HOT, it felt hot enough to me to melt the plastic lined duct.(speculation not fact) :smile: The fan is a 240v blower, I think about 165cfm or 225cfm, can't really remember for sure but the light housing is always whatever the temp is outside. The small reflector is easy to cool. The ballast is mounted inside the wall so I ain't cooling all that heat too.
This was my answer to externally cooling a light on a mover, it may not be the right way but its all I could figure out. I'd like to see pics of some other ideas.
Good luck with your project cracker.
Peace

mrwags · 07-28-2006, 09:56 PM

The robo sticks help a lot but this should give ya some ideas.

Mr.Wags

07-30-2006, 07:32 AM

Yes! The pict help a great deal! at this point. Good to see that Ya don't need a special type of flex ducting. This whole thing is still in the design phase. I will share some picts as soon as I have something to show . Thanks!

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07-28-2006, 08:16 PM	#2
2buds Never tell a soul! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 749	Hello, Hope this is what you was looking for. Its a 1k hps in a super sun reflector running on a 4' long track set with the 2minute delay at each end. Maybe this will help with some ideas. It's all 4" duct work. The solid duct was used where possible to allow smoother airflow. A nice 4" 90' elbow flows much smoother than a piece of flex duct all twisted up like the connection at the light. The flex was only used at the light connection, as it has ridges and creates drag on the air. The flex duct is all metal inside, no plastic liner. I would check for this at purchase, the light is HOT, it felt hot enough to me to melt the plastic lined duct.(speculation not fact) :smile: The fan is a 240v blower, I think about 165cfm or 225cfm, can't really remember for sure but the light housing is always whatever the temp is outside. The small reflector is easy to cool. The ballast is mounted inside the wall so I ain't cooling all that heat too. This was my answer to externally cooling a light on a mover, it may not be the right way but its all I could figure out. I'd like to see pics of some other ideas. Good luck with your project cracker. Peace
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07-28-2006, 09:56 PM	#3
mrwags ********* Female Seeds Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,493	The robo sticks help a lot but this should give ya some ideas. Mr.Wags __________________ Never Argue With The Ignorant Because They Will Simply Pull You Down To Their Level And Beat You With Experience So the idea of spreading the love is the disease and making sure it's done is the cure TY all for allowing me to get my treatment
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07-30-2006, 07:32 AM	#4
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Yes! The pict help a great deal! at this point. Good to see that Ya don't need a special type of flex ducting. This whole thing is still in the design phase. I will share some picts as soon as I have something to show . Thanks!
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