Hello fellow growers! I'm building a new grow box which is 2 ft w x 1.5 ft d x 5ft tall and I need some advice on my lighting set up. I'm planning on using a 400w hps for the flowering chamber which will only be 2ft w x 1.5ft d x 3ft tall, the top 2ft will be used for . The reason I am using a 400w hps is because I already have one from my previous grow, less cost, and I love HPS POWER(works magic on those buds)! But the problem is I have much less space to deal with now as you can see. So I was planning on purchasing the daystar air cooled 6" hood with the tempered glass shield. Will this be enough to keep the temperature at a good level? Or should I buy and use a 250w? I was planning on getting the hood because it's cheaper then buying a 250w and could definitely use the hood and 400w if I get more space to grow.
That space seems pretty small for a 400 but it might work. I would plan on spending some cash on a nice inline duct fan, at least a 6'' fan but I would get an 8''. Actually now that I think of it a little more, I dont know man...3' tall that is pretty small. Thats gonna be a tuff one to keep the heat down.
Personally, I would go with the 250 watt. Based on your space, which btw is approx. the same as mine, a 250w would be more than enough light. Also, I was concerned about not having enough light when I bought my 250w hps, but was surprised how much it puts out. I actually had to raise it a couple inches over the last few days cause it was starting to burn my plant leaves.