Inline Fans PROBLEMS???????

[OLDJIMMYBONES]

i bought a bouch of shit a wile ago and decided to hook it up and its nothing but a big problem

WHAT AM I DOING WRONG?

i got a 6'' cool tube
6'' inline fan 424cfm

its exhausts to out side

but the temp after only 30mins runnin is at 94.2F

thanks for any input



btw its hooked up to a 600w hps on a digital bal

OLDJIMMYBONES Reviewed by OLDJIMMYBONES on 08-01-2008. Inline Fans PROBLEMS??????? i bought a bouch of shit a wile ago and decided to hook it up and its nothing but a big problem WHAT AM I DOING WRONG? i got a 6'' cool tube 6'' inline fan 424cfm its exhausts to out side but the temp after only 30mins runnin is at 94.2F Rating: 5

[anbesol]

Put the Exhaust right at the end of the cooltube. and then let the ducting run out.

[OLDJIMMYBONES]

Put the Exhaust right at the end of the cooltube. and then let the ducting run out.

connect the fan directly to the cooltube and let that exhaust?

btw ive been letting it run since thae last post and its at 98.4f

[TheMetal1]

Those bends are greatly reducing the airflow. I can't tell completely, but at one point it looks like the flex duct is corkscrewed. :stoned:

The path of least resistance is a straight line. Try to get it as close to that as possible. :thumbsup:

Also, never underestimate (as I did) the radiant heat that your fan will produce. It is designed to cool areas, but the motor will throw off some toasty-ness that could raise temps.

Hope that helped. :thumbsup:

This has tasty bits of info too:
http://boards.cannabis.com/indoor-gr...-progress.html

[OLDJIMMYBONES]

Those bends are greatly reducing the airflow. I can't tell completely, but at one point it looks like the flex duct is corkscrewed. :stoned:

The path of least resistance is a straight line. Try to get it as close to that as possible. :thumbsup:

Also, never underestimate (as I did) the radiant heat that your fan will produce. It is designed to cool areas, but the motor will throw off some toasty-ness that could raise temps.

Hope that helped. :thumbsup:

This has tasty bits of info too:
http://boards.cannabis.com/indoor-gr...-progress.html

yea theres a corkscrew in there.

the problem is im working with lsmall space 4X3X7 so i cant put a direct un bended line to the cool tube, i can get rid of the corkscrew by just rearanging a little but im still going to have some bends in there (no way around it.)


would switching air low direction make a difference? like instead of blowing air into the cool tube, sucking the air out of the cool tube?

thanks for the info

[grow1964]

Yes you definitely want to be pulling the air out and not pushing it through the light.

[Forwhat420]

How tall is your space? It looks like you could connect the light directly to the fan where you have it now? If you are worried about light not being close to the plants------- if needed you could put adjustable shelving in for your plants?
This could solve all of your problems...

[Forwhat420]

connect the fan directly to the cooltube and let that exhaust?

btw ive been letting it run since thae last post and its at 98.4f

should have read this,,, but yes forget about that ducting connect it directly and put shelving in if you need it.

[xcrispi]

1964 is right SUCK don't BLOW .
Where's the ballast at ?
Bottom of the cabinet where I see the cord running ?
No sharp bends in the poo poo flexduct - It reduces airflow huge .
You might possibly need a bigger cabinet too if you can't get ducting straightened out .
Peace
Crispi :stoned:

[OLDJIMMYBONES]

well i cant use a shelf because i got a 20gal? (15-25 not sure) aeroponic tank that will be too heavy at 8lb per gal = 200lb + tank and plants 10lbs? 220lbs

and i cant hook it up directly where it was because there not enough room to connect the ducting going outside.


the ballest is attached to the wall (pic)

i took it apart a little trying to figure out somthing but nothing so far.


much thanks for everyones input