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Ganjabot · #1 (**permalink**) 02-06-2007, 10:49 PM

I am hoping that someone can offer me some experienced advice. I am currently torn between putting one of these 2 systems in my cabinet.
250 Watt
http://www.htgsupply.com/productdeta...?productID=283
400 Watt
http://www.htgsupply.com/productdeta...?productID=282

My cabinet's dimensions are 3' wide x2' deep x4' tall. I am planning on using a 6" vortex fan for my regular exhaust/carbon filter setup, and whichever light I choose will be in an Air Cooled reflector with its own 4" axial fan (Inductor deal from Home Depot).

Which light should I go with???? I know that more is better, but am just afraid that 400 watts may be too much for this area. Do you think that the 4" fan will be enough to keep the light cool and not heat up the rest of my cabinet too much?

Thanks in advance.

#1 (permalink) 02-06-2007, 10:49 PM
Ganjabot Pot Pirate Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 13	250 watt HPS/MH Conv or 400 watt HPS/MH Conv? I am hoping that someone can offer me some experienced advice. I am currently torn between putting one of these 2 systems in my cabinet. 250 Watt http://www.htgsupply.com/productdeta...?productID=283 400 Watt http://www.htgsupply.com/productdeta...?productID=282 My cabinet's dimensions are 3' wide x2' deep x4' tall. I am planning on using a 6" vortex fan for my regular exhaust/carbon filter setup, and whichever light I choose will be in an Air Cooled reflector with its own 4" axial fan (Inductor deal from Home Depot). Which light should I go with???? I know that more is better, but am just afraid that 400 watts may be too much for this area. Do you think that the 4" fan will be enough to keep the light cool and not heat up the rest of my cabinet too much? Thanks in advance.