pcduck said:
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:confused2: What cool air?
Oh, I am talking about the cool air already in the house. I am going to cool the lamps with outside air and I want to cool the grow space with air from inside. It is the inside air that I have already cooled (via central air) and that I would like to cool the grow space with the grow space with that I would like to avoid pumping to the outside. I fear it will cause my light bill to grow more than I need it to. It is already going to take a small hit with two 600 watt lamps, two fans for pulling air, and a fan inside the grow space to blow on the plants.
orangesunshine said:
you might also choose a room farthest away from the thermostat to dump the grow air in
That is a good suggestion. I had not yet thought of that. Thank you
bwanabud said:
Yes, pull the air into the grow room...then dump it outside.
Unless you want your house smelling like a big sweaty stinky bud
I could think of worse things but I do get your point. My house is not right next to another but I would still like to avoid having anybody at all smelling that and guessing that a grow is going on. One thing that I do understand very clearly is that secrecy is the best policy, cops and robbers and all.
bwanabud said:
I'm an HVAC engineer, just figured his grow room was in the basement.
Running the lites at night will help, but still need fresh air for the plants.
Ah, we do not have basements in my area
I have thought about running the lights at night but I fear those helicopters that skulk around in the quiet of the night looking for heat signatures. I think they are unable to do that during the day but do not know that for sure.
Growdude said:
He is concerned that the draw from his tent is going to exhaust his AC in the house.
Yes, exactly.
I am considering the mini split for the room that the grow room is in. I could isolate the central air from that room.
Anyway, just to be clear, can I pump the air that is being drawn out of the grow space back into the house and not outside? With a good carbon filter to cut down on dank smell?