Oceanicnomad
New member
I'm struggling comparing all the options available today and what would be best in my situation.
I have a Veg room that's 10x10x7.5 and currently run 4 x 1000w MH in adjustawings. 41 plants in 7gals. Room is air-cooled by only an 8" vortex fan, this also heats my home. However I have to run at 75% or I'll burn the tops, stunt them, and it gets too hot. I also have big problems with long internode spacing, especially compared to others I've seen under t5s.. Summer is around the corner and I know I'll need less heat so I don't have to run the central AC again all summer. (I can't afford the power upgrade for another AC)
So... Should I get cool tubes/magnum reflectors which would run about $2000 with a new fan.
Or... Could should I utilize the new technology keeping in mind this is veg only...
I was thinking 6x315watt cmh... Or some cheaper (mars) led's? I'm not sure what else is out there that'd be close to 750-1000W MH? Keep in mind I only have 7.5 ceiling height and want them a good 4ft or chest height before I flip to my vertical room.
So my main objective is to shorten those damn internodes and remove a significant amount of heat, power savings secondary but a big bonus. Budget is around 2k
Thank you for your help!
I have a Veg room that's 10x10x7.5 and currently run 4 x 1000w MH in adjustawings. 41 plants in 7gals. Room is air-cooled by only an 8" vortex fan, this also heats my home. However I have to run at 75% or I'll burn the tops, stunt them, and it gets too hot. I also have big problems with long internode spacing, especially compared to others I've seen under t5s.. Summer is around the corner and I know I'll need less heat so I don't have to run the central AC again all summer. (I can't afford the power upgrade for another AC)
So... Should I get cool tubes/magnum reflectors which would run about $2000 with a new fan.
Or... Could should I utilize the new technology keeping in mind this is veg only...
I was thinking 6x315watt cmh... Or some cheaper (mars) led's? I'm not sure what else is out there that'd be close to 750-1000W MH? Keep in mind I only have 7.5 ceiling height and want them a good 4ft or chest height before I flip to my vertical room.
So my main objective is to shorten those damn internodes and remove a significant amount of heat, power savings secondary but a big bonus. Budget is around 2k
Thank you for your help!