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SnowViper · #1 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 09:58 AM

My coke fridge will be coming along soon i hope and I had an idea of using the 2 different vents at top of fridge to be able to have the light with its own exhaust and be sealed from box.

Glass im sure would be very expensive and hard to work with to make pretty much an L with 2 pieces of (plexy possibly)some material that will not block any light but be able to withstand heat of light. Remember it will be heavily vented. What you guys think?

EDIT: 400Watt HPS will be going in there.

the_Guchi · #2 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 10:08 AM

iwould go with tempered glass since it wont ever melt ot break from heat

SnowViper · #3 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 10:21 AM

I wouldnt even know where to start looking for that or how id make it work. any ideas?

the_Guchi · #4 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 10:22 AM

find out the sizes and call a mirror and glass place

SnowViper · #5 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 10:36 AM

How thick would it have to be do you think? not very i would think.

Don Piano · #6 (**permalink**) 02-13-2008, 08:40 AM

onedayglass.com they have a decent rate. with such a small piece you should be able to get away with 1/8" thick. 3/16" is better. fast reliable shipping with tracking

Price out regular tempered glass. you won't need pyro-ceram or neo-ceram

ratatata · #7 (**permalink**) 02-13-2008, 02:18 PM

If you're gonna seperately vent the bulb area you don't have to worry much about high temp damaging the glass. Plexi can be used, tho make sure it's not restricting UV. HPS lamps have veeeery low UV output as it is.

SnowViper · #8 (**permalink**) 02-13-2008, 06:28 PM

I was thinking if vented will it wont be a huge issue, anyone else wanna add to this? Dont want to decide on plexy and have it melt on me lol. Looking into the glass to but it will be a lot harder to workwith.

Don Piano · #9 (**permalink**) 02-14-2008, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SnowViper

My coke fridge will be coming along soon i hope and I had an idea of using the 2 different vents at top of fridge to be able to have the light with its own exhaust and be sealed from box.

Glass im sure would be very expensive and hard to work with to make pretty much an L with 2 pieces of (plexy possibly)some material that will not block any light but be able to withstand heat of light. Remember it will be heavily vented. What you guys think?

EDIT: 400Watt HPS will be going in there.

They can cut in a L shape for you at onedayglass.com

#10 (**permalink**) 02-14-2008, 04:53 AM

buy a "cool tube" from hydro farm... it will do the job 100x better than a homemade version... although the smallest they come in is 19" long so that might hinder your tactics. You should definitely look into them because they are well worth it for very small areas. you just need a good exhaust fan and your set.

SnowViper · #11 (**permalink**) 02-14-2008, 05:27 AM

Well the thing is I dont have alot of money to through around so I want to try and save soem where I can. I want to get a good ballast and think a $100-200 reflector is not the best investment. I am not saying that I wont get one but want to try and make it work without buying at first.

I can always upgrade

and think a couple pieces of plexy will be pretty cheap compared. I just want to make sure im not going to melt it and set house on fire lol. But if it will work then sweet

ratatata · #12 (**permalink**) 02-14-2008, 12:39 PM

Just mount the plexi with a little space from the bulb housing to let air enter from below and if you add a crappy computer fan on top that's it. Not only it will cool the lamp, air entering will move around the plexi so there's no way in hell you can melt 'em.

This only helps to cool the lighting, don't forget that with 400W HPS in a small area and without cooling, exhaust fan's efficiency is limited by the ambiance temp.

SnowViper · #13 (**permalink**) 02-14-2008, 09:11 PM

If i mount the plexy down like 2 feet there is actualy a vent behind the light compartment. Both exit right beside each other on top of cooler One could force air in and one would force air out. Would only have to drill couple holes for the growing compartment ventilation. The room I am in is decently cool all the time, sometimes uncomfortably cool lol but im a pansy when it comes to cold.

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#1 (permalink) 02-12-2008, 09:58 AM
SnowViper Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SKrew the wheat lets grow weed Posts: 195	Light Cover Not Glass? My coke fridge will be coming along soon i hope and I had an idea of using the 2 different vents at top of fridge to be able to have the light with its own exhaust and be sealed from box. Glass im sure would be very expensive and hard to work with to make pretty much an L with 2 pieces of (plexy possibly)some material that will not block any light but be able to withstand heat of light. Remember it will be heavily vented. What you guys think? EDIT: 400Watt HPS will be going in there.

#2 (permalink) 02-12-2008, 10:08 AM
the_Guchi you guys wanna get high? Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 125	iwould go with tempered glass since it wont ever melt ot break from heat __________________ disclaimer- anything i say, suggest, or imply that i do is for entertainment purposes only and i in no way would advise in or take part in any illegal activities no left turn unstoned

#3 (permalink) 02-12-2008, 10:21 AM
SnowViper Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SKrew the wheat lets grow weed Posts: 195	I wouldnt even know where to start looking for that or how id make it work. any ideas?

#4 (permalink) 02-12-2008, 10:22 AM
the_Guchi you guys wanna get high? Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 125	find out the sizes and call a mirror and glass place __________________ disclaimer- anything i say, suggest, or imply that i do is for entertainment purposes only and i in no way would advise in or take part in any illegal activities no left turn unstoned

#5 (permalink) 02-12-2008, 10:36 AM
SnowViper Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SKrew the wheat lets grow weed Posts: 195	How thick would it have to be do you think? not very i would think.

#6 (permalink) 02-13-2008, 08:40 AM
Don Piano The Miano Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The ancient lake Posts: 624	onedayglass.com they have a decent rate. with such a small piece you should be able to get away with 1/8" thick. 3/16" is better. fast reliable shipping with tracking Price out regular tempered glass. you won't need pyro-ceram or neo-ceram __________________ Decriminalization? In my lifetime please! See The Attic Closed Growing Environment Build TOTALLY SEALED The Grow Journal Currently on hold until new construction is finished. Anything posted by this user is strictly Role Playing/Fantasy! Posts are for entertainment purposes only! Pictures have been borrowed from some original poster from some other board somewhere else at some other time. Thanks for letting me jack your threads and posts! -Don Piano

#7 (permalink) 02-13-2008, 02:18 PM
ratatata Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 169	If you're gonna seperately vent the bulb area you don't have to worry much about high temp damaging the glass. Plexi can be used, tho make sure it's not restricting UV. HPS lamps have veeeery low UV output as it is.

#8 (permalink) 02-13-2008, 06:28 PM
SnowViper Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SKrew the wheat lets grow weed Posts: 195	I was thinking if vented will it wont be a huge issue, anyone else wanna add to this? Dont want to decide on plexy and have it melt on me lol. Looking into the glass to but it will be a lot harder to workwith.

#10 (permalink) 02-14-2008, 04:53 AM
hwhobbs Guest Posts: n/a	buy a "cool tube" from hydro farm... it will do the job 100x better than a homemade version... although the smallest they come in is 19" long so that might hinder your tactics. You should definitely look into them because they are well worth it for very small areas. you just need a good exhaust fan and your set.

#11 (permalink) 02-14-2008, 05:27 AM
SnowViper Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SKrew the wheat lets grow weed Posts: 195	Well the thing is I dont have alot of money to through around so I want to try and save soem where I can. I want to get a good ballast and think a $100-200 reflector is not the best investment. I am not saying that I wont get one but want to try and make it work without buying at first. I can always upgrade and think a couple pieces of plexy will be pretty cheap compared. I just want to make sure im not going to melt it and set house on fire lol. But if it will work then sweet

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#12 (permalink) 02-14-2008, 12:39 PM
ratatata Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 169	Just mount the plexi with a little space from the bulb housing to let air enter from below and if you add a crappy computer fan on top that's it. Not only it will cool the lamp, air entering will move around the plexi so there's no way in hell you can melt 'em. This only helps to cool the lighting, don't forget that with 400W HPS in a small area and without cooling, exhaust fan's efficiency is limited by the ambiance temp.

#13 (permalink) 02-14-2008, 09:11 PM
SnowViper Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SKrew the wheat lets grow weed Posts: 195	If i mount the plexy down like 2 feet there is actualy a vent behind the light compartment. Both exit right beside each other on top of cooler One could force air in and one would force air out. Would only have to drill couple holes for the growing compartment ventilation. The room I am in is decently cool all the time, sometimes uncomfortably cool lol but im a pansy when it comes to cold. Last edited by SnowViper; 02-14-2008 at 09:13 PM.