InLine Fan Shopping, [Elicent, VORTEX, or CanFan]

[DrGreenBean]

Leaning more towards the Vortex, 449cfm @ 2600rpm 49dBA

The other fans spin @ 3200rpm's or better. I would think the lower rpm wouldnt be as loud.

My whaling new EcoPlus fan has got to go. I do not want another loud ass fan.

I'm going to install a rotary adj light dimmer box inline on the cord if that matters.

Any thoughts ideas or suggestions more than welcome.

All these fans are in the $175 range.

Thanks for your help. :rasta:

[razzapiggy]

Have the Vortex you are talking about, is pretty good on noise actually. You may not need to get a new fan if you haven't already tried out a few things to reduce noise with your current fan.

Not sure what your grow space is like, but if you can line the wall next to the fan with a blanket, they absorb a shit load of noise.

Another thing that cuts down noise from the fan is insulated ducting. I personally don't have insulated ducting but it's on my to do list.

[doco]

I love Vortex but I haven't tried CAN. The speed controller is a good idea....my 400w cooltube doesnt need half what the 6" Votex can do.

[Tokudai]

Have you looked into the Panasonic whisperline fans? I use one and its virtually silent...kinda large though

http://www.waveplumbing.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&manufacturers_id=16&products_id=161

[xcrispi]

i have 2-6in. hurricanes that are 630 cfm. not sure of rpm but right at 50 decibles cooling some 1000's inline . and have a 6 in. 449 cfm vortex pulling thru my carbon scrubber . the vortex is quieter than the hurricanes but are also moving alot less air . both have sweet 5yr. warranty and about the same price .
peace
Xcrispi

[divestoned]

you can pik any diamater fan that suits your needs.The most important aspect to me is..how quiet is the fan???? "vortec are pretty quiet.

[pastor420]

Another plus with the Vortex is a 10 year warranty. That ain't bad these days.

[DrGreenBean]

I think I am going with the vortex fan.

I'm going to sell my eco crap fan. It really pisses me off.

Thanks for the tips on sound proofing the room.

I run a 6" though a 1k cool tube. I'd say truthfully the cool tube works so well 150 cfm is ok, I just want a big fan to run at a 1/4 or so speed.

Thanks for your help.

[DrGreenBean]

I got the 6" Vortex 449cfm 10 year ect for 179.99 free shipping

Thanks for the tips.