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How often to run exhaust fans - beginner?

growinsnow
11 years ago

Hey everyone - I'm new at hydroponics, and I'm setting up my first grow tent. My question is how often and for how long should I run the exhaust/intake fans? Everything I've found is geared to growrooms with HID lighting. I'm using a 300W 7-band LED grow light, and even with it running 24/7, with all vents to the growtent closed the temperature inside doesn't get above 79 degrees. With it off, the temp will drop to 68 at night. Is the purpose of the exhaust/intake fans mostly to drop high temps and humidity from HID lighting? Here's more info on my setup if that helps:

-DarkStreet Grow Tent 48"x48"x72"

-300W 7-band LED grow light (emits barely any heat)

-6" 240CFM exhaust and intake fan (2 fans)

-6" ducting

-Exhale CO2 bags for CO2 generation

*Grow tent is in a cement storage room in our basement, so temps stay pretty consistent.

Any help would be very much appreciated! Thanks!

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