But I only have a 3x3 space to grow in, and the only oil filled heaters I see would take up half of that space and be way over powered.
I got this 400 watt heater and I have a temperature controlled plug with a probe to read temp inside the tent.
I positioned the heater so it will be underneath the lights so I doesn’t damage the lights, and above where the top of the plant would be; I can move the heater as the plant/light move.
If I set the temperature of the plug to only turn the fan on if the temperatures get too low and turn off as soon as they’re back to safe levels, and position the temperature probe next to the plant, would this be safe?
I dont actually expect temperatures to get low that often since I will be running my lights during the night when temps are lowest. So the heater would probably only run sometimes, and for only a couple minutes at a time.
If humidity is not a concern, is it safe to have this type of heater and in the spot it’s in? Wouldn’t the temp controlled plug prevent it from overheating the plant?
It does get hot to the touch, I was thinking about connecting ducting/PVC to the heater to disperse the heat more.
The heater is like 6 inches by 4 inches, very compact.
Put a container of water in front of it if inside tent. That will help with humidity. I have found that a heater with a fan will dry out the plant if not aimed at a container of water.
Read the instruction manual. There is likely a min distance from things this heater is ment to be. Run it for an extended time and feel the unit itself. If you cant hold onto it for more then 30 seconds without burning your hand its gonna melt your tent.
