Cheap fan ideas? I need air flow!

[VaporDaddy]

Hey peeps, my temps are too high right now so I looked into setting up one of those inline squirrel cage fans but apparently they cost a lot of $. Now I would gladly spend it for my babies but for some reason my wife doesn't see the added value.
So what I need is a cheaper solution. The grow is a 430 watt, 4'x4'x4'. I am currently using fas to push around the air but i need to exhaust it somehow. Help!
Thanks and I love you all!:jointsmile:

[texas grass]

you have to spend the $$$ if you dont control heat your grow wont be that good
just eat the cost you will be happier.
i would try a inline fan if you can convince your wife
:smokin:

[VaporDaddy]

you have to spend the $$$ if you dont control heat your grow wont be that good
just eat the cost you will be happier.
i would try a inline fan if you can convince your wife
:smokin:

Thanks bro, easier said than done lol.:jointsmile:

[xcrispi]

Look at Homedepot / Lowes ,
Inductor brand ductfans - used as booster fans in long heatruns in houses .
4in. = 160 cfm. - 20.00
6in. = 250 cfm - 30.00
Peace
Crispi :jointsmile:

[jacked420]

go to a good hydro store...they usually have used gear for sale at pretty decent prices.

[texas grass]

those inductor/booster fans from the depot are not worth a damn by themselves
if you had a few cfls maybe
atleast try squirl cage style fans their awhole lot cheaper try to find one of those stanley fans at the depot
or maby one of
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ive heard real good thing about them and their sones(sound loudness) is the lowest ive seen,low power useage and a cheap price too:thumbsup:
im about to order the 6" 340 cfm 1.7sones 98watts for$145
you could prob get away with the 6" 240 cfm 1.4sones 57watts for$120
smoke a fattie and beg the wife
and good luck:jointsmile:

[olliegrow]

yeah the inline 6 inch booster fas work great if used in a sealed area like a closet or cabinet for removing heat. check ebay for them, i think there about 250 cfms for $20-30 bucks..peace from new mexico

[VaporDaddy]

Awesome guys ty! My situation is not that bad. My temps are up to about 88-90 degrees in the canopy so I'm high but not that high. I think one or two of those booster fans strategicaly placed migh do the trick. Do you think I could attach a carbon filter to one? Or mabey they aren't strong enough. Thanks for the input you all rock!

[xcrispi]

No scrubbers on the cheapies V/D ,
They're weak when put under a load . I have an old c 13 cab. w/ a enclosed ballast 250 hps in it . I use 1 - 4 in. inductor to pull the heat outa the hood / it has glass , and a 2nd 4in. inductor up high = heat rises and just 7 or 8 - 2in. pvc passive intakes and temps are never over 80 - 84 .

[MajMike]

You can get around 500 cfm from one for about $35-40 bucks (just Google 'inline duct fans'), always get more than you think you need so losses to ducting/bends/etc still leaves you plenty of power.

[Bree1978]

They have squirrel cage fans at walmart. At least they did in the beginning of summer. Next to household fans. 40.00.

:jointsmile: Bree

[Chronisseur]

I want to see someone use the big "NASCAR super blower" thing I saw @ Home Depot!
Now THAT badboy could move some air!:thumbsup:


DAMN Crispi! I think Micheal Vick and your dog should REALLY get together for tea sometime!
...stunning!

[VaporDaddy]

Ypu guys rock! TY!
:jointsmile:

[Mississippi Steve]

You can get a box fan at the dollar store for 10 bucks

[xcrispi]

DAMN Crispi! I think Micheal Vick and your dog should REALLY get together for tea sometime!
...stunning![/QUOTE]

No dice = Vicks' a Dick .
I don't play games like that w/ my loved ones . My animals are my children . White dog didn't have a mean bone in it's body unless instigated , slept in our bed under the covers - no lie .:)
Props.
Crispi :jointsmile:

[Chronisseur]

DAMN Crispi! I think Micheal Vick and your dog should REALLY get together for tea sometime!
...stunning!

No dice = Vicks' a Dick .
I don't play games like that w/ my loved ones . My animals are my children . White dog didn't have a mean bone in it's body unless instigated , slept in our bed under the covers - no lie .:)
Props.
Crispi :jointsmile:[/QUOTE]

What do you mean "DIDNT"....Puppy's not gone????

I was only being facecious, BELIEVE ME! I can promise, you will never in your life meet someone who cares for dogs more than I.

Quick example? OK.:
Im on this mountain rd, full of traffic when all the sudden 2 chows decide THEY own the road! Locked up the brakes and blocked the rest of traffic w my sideways car. Jumped out and proceded to be attacked and bitten about 12 times, by the dogs who's lives I was actually saving. Continued back to town with them tied in the back seat...STILL PISSED! We get there, spend 3 hrs trying to find the owner, who was enjoying thanksgiving dinner like I should have been. The owner had next to nothing to say, I dont think I was even "thanked". She stood there yellin at the dogs for biting me. THAT WAS A GREAT MOMENT! I think the dogs, at that time realized they liked ME better than the owner, so we ended up prying the one that got me the worst, from the back seat as she didnt wanna go home!
I should also say that this was the ONLY time in my life I've been bitten by an aminal, my family thinks Im like "The Dog Whisperer":wtf:

....so Crispi, I hope you didnt take that the wrong way, I just had to say somethin' after seeing the pup pic, and than THAT pic!
Absolutely STUNNING dog!:thumbsup:


...and oh yeah, I have the chinese symbol for "DOG" on my forearm!

[VaporDaddy]

You can get a box fan at the dollar store for 10 bucks

wouldn't that be the Ten Dollar Store? :jointsmile:

[xcrispi]

[QUOTE=Chronisseur =

What do you mean "DIDNT"....Puppy's not gone ?

Nope no offense Cron . :)
And yeah , The white dog passed 2 yrs ago at 13 from cancer :( . Dog actually played a huge part in saving my life bro . Garage exploded w/ me in it . :mad: . Concussion buckled the 16ft door and heat warped / or weatherstrip melted the side door shut , dog was in the backyard -n- heard me screaming - jumped the fence and bolted thru our front stormdoor to get my wife to let her know what was up . :thumbsup: Her puppy pics in my avvy now .
Peace man ,
Sorry for the hi-jack V/D . ;)
Crispi :jointsmile:

[VaporDaddy]

No problem brother the puppy pic is too damn cute:jointsmile:

[Chronisseur]

Crispi- Sounds n looks like a great dog! Glad we understand each other:D

VD- (you dont mind if I call you that, do you?..lol) Check out "how to get powerful fans for free" thread in the indoor section. tell me what ya think!
Thanks for the thread space, I HAD to make sure nobody misunderstood me!

[VaporDaddy]

Crispi- Sounds n looks like a great dog! Glad we understand each other:D

VD- (you dont mind if I call you that, do you?..lol) Check out "how to get powerful fans for free" thread in the indoor section. tell me what ya think!
Thanks for the thread space, I HAD to make sure nobody misunderstood me!

Hey bro, no worries everyone calls me that, well except the babes (they call me Daddy:thumbsup:)

I did see that thread and I found it very interesting. I'm gonna go scrounging soon lol.

You guys can jack my threads anytime :jointsmile:

[Stealth331]

I was @ Target yesterday and they have one hell of a clearance on fans. Made me think of this place and you all....lol

I bought 2 really sweet blue fans.. They are only like 5 or 6 inches square and are built increadibly well.

4 bucks a piece. Get them while they last...I was going to buy all of them and stick em on ebay but I am too damned busy already.

Hope this helps someone.