Closet Ventilation - please help me find the right fan

[raizla]

My setup is almost complete. I have a 2 deep x 5 wide x 8 high closet. I'd like to install a ventilation fan in the ceiling drywall, but would rather not add a switch into the wall and wire the fan to the house electricity.

Is there a fan available that mounts into the ceiling, has an on/off switch directly on it, and comes with a wall plug? That would be ideal. Otherwise I'm going to have to go into the attic and run wires....

raizla Reviewed by raizla on 02-10-2010. Closet Ventilation - please help me find the right fan My setup is almost complete. I have a 2 deep x 5 wide x 8 high closet. I'd like to install a ventilation fan in the ceiling drywall, but would rather not add a switch into the wall and wire the fan to the house electricity. Is there a fan available that mounts into the ceiling, has an on/off switch directly on it, and comes with a wall plug? That would be ideal. Otherwise I'm going to have to go into the attic and run wires.... :( Rating: 5

[Jonesy2010]

if your going to be using HID lights(MH or HPS) you will probably need a air intake; I have a grow box in my closet with a 400 MH or HPS(depending on veg or flower) I needed an air intake from outside air to get the box cool enough. temps were 85-90f before and 75-80 after. I even had to put a peice of tempered glass seperating the plant from the light as it was still hot.

if you send me a pic I can make some suggestions.

J

[raizla]

Thanks for the reply Jonesy2010. I ended up going with a 6 inch inline duct fan.

In the closet ceiling I installed this:


The ducting runs up to the fan, and the fan blows at a vent on the roof. Seems to work pretty well so far.

What I really need now is an inlet to this closet:

The panda film is pulled pretty tight right now by the fan.

[aquanaut]

Why not put another line from the outside into your closet with a inline booster fan. Should reduce heat and provide plenty of fresh air for your ladies. :thumbsup:

Inline Duct Booster fans are about 20 bux at Lowes for 4" ducting and 29 for 6".

[jtsik330]

I have the same dimensions as you with the same size fan only I am running 2 400watters with euro reflectors. The temps are stable at 77 on the inside the room with the temp outside the room steady at 70.I have a 2.5 inch s-pipe made out of PVC on the bottom to serve as my intake. I tried using a 4 inch line with a 4inch fan but it made my temps increase just a tad so I took it back off. I also have a 6 inch booster fan on this set up as well just because after I added the carbon filter the temps started rising up to 83:thumbsup: