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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:
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.
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.
Have you looked into the Panasonic whisperline fans? I use one and its virtually silent...kinda large though
http://www.waveplumbing.com/store/in...roducts_id=161
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
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.
Another plus with the Vortex is a 10 year warranty. That ain't bad these days.
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.
I got the 6" Vortex 449cfm 10 year ect for 179.99 free shipping
Thanks for the tips.