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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:
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
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Thanks bro, easier said than done lol.:jointsmile:Quote:
Originally Posted by texas grass
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:
go to a good hydro store...they usually have used gear for sale at pretty decent prices.
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:
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
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!
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 .
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.