DIY CFL light Fixture/Reflector/Exhaust Concept - Viable?

[Drums&Buds]

So while in the process of trying to grow legally I want to design my first grow cab (most likely a refrigerator build) and build it so I'm ready to hit the ground running when I can. I have been pondering, and looking around different forums for the best light and ventilation system for the grow cab I plan on making. I found a great DIY guide from NKOTS on how to seperate a CFL bulb from it's ballast and create a external ballast box to power the lights inside the grow cab. Doing this frees up a lot of room that would otherwise take up precise space, limiting the size of your fixture and amount of bulbs you can fit in a small space.

Here is a link to his guide:
https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?threadid=261714

So I decided this is how I wanted to use this method for my lighting, and then I started thinking about how I wanted to build my reflector and my ventilation (mostly exhaust placement). I thought, why not put them together?

So I devised a CFL light fixture that utilizes external ballasts, with a reflective hood that always works as the exhaust, sucking up all the heat given off by the bulb.

Here are some simple designs I have sketched

So my question to you guys is.... Is it viable? Why or why not? Please give me some feedback. Thx.

Light Fixture - Overhead view

Fixture/Reflector/Exhaust - Side View

So do you think such a system would be viable? I was also contemplating making passive intake holes directly under the plants, causing the air to be sucked from the bottom, up through the foliage, and then sucked out. Whatcha think?

 

[hush]

I don't know if it's just me, but I can't see the pics. I get an error when I click the links.

 

[gaiusmarius]

we do not allow externally hosted jpgs/pics for security reasons. upload the pics to ic servers by adding attachments to your posts or making albums.

 

[Drums&Buds]

No problem. I would edit it, but I suppose I can't being a new member with under 50 posts?

 

[exploziv]

That is true. You will be able to edit your posts after you become a regular member with over 50 posts. I merged some of your posts so that the pics show in the first post.

 

[vostok]

I think there is very little to be gained from relocating the cfl's ballast, as you have ample ventilation here, I use a very similar system but its T8 with a rack of 33 watt 4 foot tubes 6 to a bank with a single pc fan for heat extraction with great results.

But if you continue with your intention please keep us posted