1.5x1.5 closet setup, 150 watt HPS,I need some Advice?

[akrider]

Alright i have a 1.5 by 1.5 closet and just bought a 150 watt HPS and some Mylar, I also have a 4 inch squirl cage fan for cooling the HPS and circulating my small closet, But I really want 2 know if some one can help me on "If I will really need to have Inline Ventalation coming into the closet or will just the exhuast fan do fine"?, the closet is 7 feet tall but also has a couple boards on the top which slide off to an addict, so im thinking i could probably vent the exhaust up there in the addict, would the MX120 from airreator.com be good for my small closet, should i get the 105 cfm,70 cfm and or the metal or wood version. I will be growing 1 plant in soil and will try the FIM Technique.

Here are some pics of the setup!!

[akrider]

I dont want to put any holes in the door or wall, so is the only way to have Inline air coming into the closet is by leaving the door cracked open a little, or could i maybe keep the door closed and stick a couple computer fans at the bottom of the door?

[TheTsunami]

you say you dont want to put holes in the wall or door? If you succesfully want to grow a plant ur going to have to so heres what i suggest take off the door and save it for when ur done growing and use a sheet of plywood as the door and have it open on hinges. i would mount two computer fans one high and one low on the door have the high one pushing air out and the low one taking air in. I would have the exhaust(high one) blow through some 4 inch tubing and have it hang out that window or build a plywood box that fits around that window and cut a 4in hole in the box but make sure u put blinds on the window so everything looks cool to the neighbors. This will also take care of the smell.

I cant think of any other way to get fresh air into the room because it need to be light proof once flowering starts so u can be having the door open.

Also how much did that light cost you?

[akrider]

thank you Tusanami, I might just do that, but i dont know how to power the computer fans and how i conncet them, do you know a site that shows you how to do this?

[akrider]

[Also how much did that light cost you?[/quote]

I got it at bestgrowlights.com for $136.95, I wanted to get a 200 or 250 watt HPS, but this light the Sun System 4 150 watt HPS was the only light i could find that would fit in my closet! all the HID lights i found the dimesions were to big for my closet this light should work good though i hope 16,000 lumens!

[grow buddy]

Thats a nice little closet... your going to want the light alot closer to the plants than that.

[akrider]

yeah for sure i need to buy some small chains then the plants will be much close!

[TheTsunami]

wiring computer fans is simple most fans are 12v and the household outlet is 120v so you will need a adapter ( i use old cell phone chargers ) Use a lighter and burn the wire and pull off the covering to expose the wire and just wire it up to the red and black wires comming off the computer fan and if there is a 3rd yellow wire just tape it up. It should say on the adapter plugin part what voltage it is example input:120v output:6v its ok if the output is lower than 12v but if you get temp problems u might need to find a different adapter.

[akrider]

Thanks Tsunami, wow it sounds easier than i thought connecting computer fans!

[CHiTOWNSTUD]

WOW i GOT THE SAME LIGHT AS YOU>...BUT ITS 125 watts....but holds bulbs up to 200.......its Flourescent....they are NEW JUST CAME OUT>>>WORK GREAT GUY AT STORE CECCOMENDS THEM OVER 500 watters.... the brightness is *****ening'>>>HAHA LOL>...LAUGH OUT LOUD PLEASE DO....drumroll.....and i got 100 watt light next to that one....weird thing....for mounting....be prepared to try to hold that 100 watt balice....cuz that lil fAWKER>..is awkwardly heavy..one side is like 50 lbs..the other like a feather.make shure chains are even...cuz it will be unlevel....my lil spot is nice and tite.....dimensions.... are 3'- 5' 7 1/8"...ALL FOR ME>...O GOD I CANT WAIT<<<<hoping for 20 or a PiLLOW.....SWeetdreams im going to bed....cuz i slept crooked..and my neck hurts ...DONT YOU HATE THAT!..LAter~

[CHiTOWNSTUD]

YO AKRIDER>...I BET U CAN HANG A BOX FAN ABOVE YOUR LITE BUDDY>>>>THOSe CHAINS ARE LONG....use drywall mounting screws and sum wood.....get sum spackle and a 5 $ bucket of white paint....paint the whole closet white real EASY <TRUST ME IT WILL HELP...and for your door opening problem....get a few hippy door covering..like the blankets ...beads u know........like 5-or 6 thick would be great,,,make em look nice....go to a fabric store...if u know how to Sew,.,,,Its EASY./...JUST THINK AND TAKE YOUR TIME

[LOTE]

if you can exhaust to the atic do that. as for fresh air, the exhasut fan should cause negative pressure in your closet, this will cause frewsh air to be sucked in under the door. Also i think i saw that you have little panels that slide in an out to make shelfs that can go higher and lower. I have the same thing and I find that as the plant grows it is easier to start it a foot or so high and then move it down the knotches as it grows, this captures all the light in a smaller space so less is wasted. Im not sure if that made any sense but when i get around to taking pics of mine ill show you. Also you prly want to make a cool ube for your light. a glass cadel cylinder and a computer fan is what i have, and it keeps the bulb at a temp i can touch with my bare hands. thats a nifty closet you have, and it looks like the perfect place for a real tall sativa. good luck.

[LOTE]

oh and get rid of the miracle grow. go to the hydro store and get some canna tera vega, and flores. you wont be dissapointed

[mordgrow]

you can use just an exhaust fan pulling hot air out of the lamp, air will be sucked into your room through the leaks (around the door etc) if you want to control the source,you could do both intake and exhaust, or try to patch up your leaks and make 1 intake spot.