Hi again all.
Note: I have changed the plan since I first posted, and edited this accordingly.
I've been out of the game for some time, but it's good to be back! I am operating under some serious space constraints at the moment, so I am in the process of designing a stealth cabinet, probably NGB style but a bit larger. I'd really appreciate some advice from all you micro experts!
In order to minimize heat, and therefore ventilation requirements, I'm looking at flowering with LEDs this time around, though I've never used them before (I've got a few runs with HPS/MH and fluoros under my belt). I'll be vegging with two 32W 6500k CFLs. I don't need the best of the best for yield, just enough for my partner and me and the occasional friend. Will likely be just doing a few plants scrogged in organic soil.
After reading some threads here on ICMag, I think I'm looking at cheaper versions of lights like the BlackDiamond Raptor Elite X3 or Diamond Series XML - so around 130-140W. Here's the light I'm currently leaning toward: http://www.bsled.com/led-grow-light/h158d-140w.html
In terms of ventilation, I'm going for negative pressure with passive intakes in the veg cab (about 2:1 ratio to exhaust), through flower chamber, and then have two 120mm fans with decent static pressure stacked, pulling through a can filter. Cab size would be about 11"W X 19"D X 32"H for veg and 20"W X 19"D X 58"H for flower. I'm hoping that if the temps stay reasonably low with the LED, I only need a little negative pressure to make sure air is being scrubbed and isn't leaking out. Stealth is more important to me than yields at this point, so keeping noise low is a priority.
Thanks for reading through this long thread (apologies!). I've done as much reading as I can, but it would be really helpful to hear specific advice on my situation from the pros.
Much love and respect.
Note: I have changed the plan since I first posted, and edited this accordingly.
I've been out of the game for some time, but it's good to be back! I am operating under some serious space constraints at the moment, so I am in the process of designing a stealth cabinet, probably NGB style but a bit larger. I'd really appreciate some advice from all you micro experts!
In order to minimize heat, and therefore ventilation requirements, I'm looking at flowering with LEDs this time around, though I've never used them before (I've got a few runs with HPS/MH and fluoros under my belt). I'll be vegging with two 32W 6500k CFLs. I don't need the best of the best for yield, just enough for my partner and me and the occasional friend. Will likely be just doing a few plants scrogged in organic soil.
After reading some threads here on ICMag, I think I'm looking at cheaper versions of lights like the BlackDiamond Raptor Elite X3 or Diamond Series XML - so around 130-140W. Here's the light I'm currently leaning toward: http://www.bsled.com/led-grow-light/h158d-140w.html
In terms of ventilation, I'm going for negative pressure with passive intakes in the veg cab (about 2:1 ratio to exhaust), through flower chamber, and then have two 120mm fans with decent static pressure stacked, pulling through a can filter. Cab size would be about 11"W X 19"D X 32"H for veg and 20"W X 19"D X 58"H for flower. I'm hoping that if the temps stay reasonably low with the LED, I only need a little negative pressure to make sure air is being scrubbed and isn't leaking out. Stealth is more important to me than yields at this point, so keeping noise low is a priority.
Thanks for reading through this long thread (apologies!). I've done as much reading as I can, but it would be really helpful to hear specific advice on my situation from the pros.
Much love and respect.
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