When constructing your own hydroponic grow room one must consider all of the factors essential to the growth of your plants.  It is understood that while some factors are more important than others, they are all part the big picture and must remain in balance to obtain the best results.   One of these factors that promote a healthy plant is the movement of air.  Air movement is very important for a few different reasons.

Often times indoor gardeners believe that more is better and don’t realize that more can actually hurt their indoor garden environment.  An exhaust fan is one of the most important pieces of equipment in an indoor grow.  This is because it helps regulate temperature, CO2 levels and relative humidity.   A quality exhaust fan should be able to remove the volume of air in the room in three to five minutes.  This process of removing hot air and replacing it with cold air (through an intake fan) is easier in the winter months due to outside temperatures.  With that said, it is much harder to control temperatures in the summer months.

There are a few different things that you can do when trying to lower the temperature of your grow room in the summer months.  One of them is turning your lights on in the middle of the night.  Another solution is having air-cooled reflector lights that has its own exhaust system.  This will remove the heat of the bulbs before it reaches the indoor grow room.

There are many pests and diseases (mold, mildew, spider mites) that can be prevented through the proper movement of air in an indoor hydroponic garden.

Article by, Brett McCormick, managing partner of Good Green Builders.  Good Green Builders is an indoor grow room contractor in Oakland, Ca.  Call today for a free consultation, (415) 246-8055.

<small>Source: Hydroponics.com</small>