Go go n chill
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Anybody got one of these in-line fans and is it really as quiet as they say
Infinity cloudline series
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TreeFarmerCharlie
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Yes and yes
superman123
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Yeah I have a 4 inch one, its way quieter than the cheap amazon one I had before
I run it low and I can barely hear it but it still makes noise at the higher settings
My future fans will also be ac infinity
I run it low and I can barely hear it but it still makes noise at the higher settings
My future fans will also be ac infinity
RANGERTHEDOG
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I have one, and I do like it. I have the T6 which has the controller which allows some automation, however I wouldn't really recommend buy that version just for the controller as its really not very good. I've ended up using mine with an inkbird controller that allows you to operate the fan to bring it down to say 75 degrees and then not kickback on until 80, but what ends up happening with the original controller is it turns on at whatever you set the limit at, then runs for 5-10 minutes shuts of for like 3 minutes, kicks back on for 5-10... it does keep it pretty much right at 80 but having it switch on and off so much can be annoying if you were trying to be in the same room with it a lot. Same goes for the humidity control triggers, it just ends up always working and if you try to set both humidity and heat triggers, say your humidity is really high this week, then it will constantly be blowing the fan which can drop your temperatures to less than you want but there is no way to say stop operating once below this temperature...
anyway its a good fan and the controller system could be great but they need to put some more effort into it to make it actually useful for us. The biggest feature upgrade would be to allow a daytime and night time mode for temperature... as right now I also go down every night to adjust temp from 78 to 70 and then back up in the morning.
I also think it may not be as powerful as advertised, I had a similarly rated Vivosun 6" at about 440 CFM vs the cloudline 402 and the difference is more than the 38 cfm indicated. The vivosun would rip air out and have temp down in a minute or two of running, the cloudline seems to need 10+ mins to do the same job with same conditions pulling through the same carbon filter.
All in all I think it is good, but I was expecting a serious upgrade in the controller and didn't find what I was really looking for. I would not make the purchase again if I already had a similarly power fan. I did also want a back up for just in cases, but I could have just got another vivosun for $79 and would have been just as satisfied.
I really hope they work on the controller because there is a lot of potential there.
anyway its a good fan and the controller system could be great but they need to put some more effort into it to make it actually useful for us. The biggest feature upgrade would be to allow a daytime and night time mode for temperature... as right now I also go down every night to adjust temp from 78 to 70 and then back up in the morning.
I also think it may not be as powerful as advertised, I had a similarly rated Vivosun 6" at about 440 CFM vs the cloudline 402 and the difference is more than the 38 cfm indicated. The vivosun would rip air out and have temp down in a minute or two of running, the cloudline seems to need 10+ mins to do the same job with same conditions pulling through the same carbon filter.
All in all I think it is good, but I was expecting a serious upgrade in the controller and didn't find what I was really looking for. I would not make the purchase again if I already had a similarly power fan. I did also want a back up for just in cases, but I could have just got another vivosun for $79 and would have been just as satisfied.
I really hope they work on the controller because there is a lot of potential there.
Yes..
Great review eaxctly what I needed to read... They have juts got a UK stockist and I was sorely tempted.. bit I have an acuostic fan now that is extremely quiet and the controller was what was pulling me in. Just saved me £170gbp!!
RANGERTHEDOG
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I got an sms one for around 50wuid and had to send it back because it make a very annoying humm when it slows the fan down
RANGERTHEDOG
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No hum with these they only turn fan on or to bring temp or humidity down and then turn off, might be a bit of a click when that happens but thats it. I think the one I have has a night mode which I think I’ll try to get set up today so I can be fully auto. Also you can get a heating/cooling one which I have a small heater plugged into, was great for early spring when overnight temps were too low.
RANGERTHEDOG
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Yeah that's why I adjust tempt preference between day and night and at some point I may just need to run the fan at a set speed at night, but for now because I have a dehumidifier going all the time in tent and probably will for the rest of this grow, I can rely that my temp at night will be about 76 without fan on so I set it at 70 and so it comes on every 15-20 mins.
Its all about dialing in those variables. probably actually why I love growing so much is all the novel problem solving... if I ever get a perfectly balanced environment, I'd probably be done with the sport.
Go go n chill
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With your temperatures lights on and lights off being so close you should have some close internodal spacing, provided the strain is capable
RANGERTHEDOG
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Growing CB Dream right now, I'd say its pretty compact, going on second week of flower this sunday after 6 weeks of veg, theres also a ACDC in the middle that I was waiting on to catch up a bit since I started it 2 weeks later than the dream. I always thought internodal spacing had more to do with lighting than the difference between night and day temps.
Side view is of the CB Dream at 5.5 weeks I had to do a defoliation on them as they were so bushy I was worried about airflow through the canopy it ended up helping a ton with managing humidity as well.
Go go n chill
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I always thought it was lighting also.... still do but I’ve spoken with a fella that told me if I’d keep my temps closer it would help. His garden is kicking... we will see next grow because I’ve bought a heater
Ladiesonly
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I thought it didn’t work either then I posted here and someone explains it during 12/12 I make no adjustments everything is set it’s amazing
RANGERTHEDOG
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Can you explain what settings you made?
I think the most fundamental thing people miss are the scientific data points.
The journeymen growers , bless their hearts, have been successful for so long, most things are a no brainer to them. Like the late Kobe, it's so easy for them, they leave out the most important tips, because to them, everyone already knows 'this'..
You may ask, why don't they 'this or that' it's on the internet.. It's because they don't look on the internet for data, the're already efficient and proficient.
They used trial and error and adjusted to themselves.
That said..
Open system, no co2
Your grow space should have a fresh air exchange every minute.
This provides adequate co2, as well as helps control temp and humidity. Humidity will spike to 100% at night as the lights are off, and the temp drops.. proper airflow will assist the plant in the evaporation of the unused water on the plant, as well as replacing humid air, with fresh dryer air, from the floor, outside the area , as this is where co2 hangs out.
The fans should be on 100% of the time at a rate that grants 1 fresh air exchange per minute in the area.
In a 4x4x7.. [ multiply LxWxH ]
That is 112 cfm
Now factor + 40% for the filter
+10% for the heat/light
+10% for volume occupation of plants
+10% for ducting in/out.
I would just assume 220 cfm..
In order to maximize efficiency, grab something double the size.. 400 cfm minimum.
Then you can run the fans at 50% which is more quiet and efficient on the electric bill..
And also, you can induce a small negative pressure on the tent..
The sides of the tent should not look relaxed, should have just a slight pull inwards VERY SUBBTLE..
I dial in till its noticeable, then back off till it relaxes but not like the fans are off.. when you turn off the fans.. tent should relax.
Also, don't blow crazy air on the plants with fans, you will dry them out, burn them from 'air dry'.. just slightly moving is enough.. look at plants outside for reference.. Good Luck
The journeymen growers , bless their hearts, have been successful for so long, most things are a no brainer to them. Like the late Kobe, it's so easy for them, they leave out the most important tips, because to them, everyone already knows 'this'..
You may ask, why don't they 'this or that' it's on the internet.. It's because they don't look on the internet for data, the're already efficient and proficient.
They used trial and error and adjusted to themselves.
That said..
Open system, no co2
Your grow space should have a fresh air exchange every minute.
This provides adequate co2, as well as helps control temp and humidity. Humidity will spike to 100% at night as the lights are off, and the temp drops.. proper airflow will assist the plant in the evaporation of the unused water on the plant, as well as replacing humid air, with fresh dryer air, from the floor, outside the area , as this is where co2 hangs out.
The fans should be on 100% of the time at a rate that grants 1 fresh air exchange per minute in the area.
In a 4x4x7.. [ multiply LxWxH ]
That is 112 cfm
Now factor + 40% for the filter
+10% for the heat/light
+10% for volume occupation of plants
+10% for ducting in/out.
I would just assume 220 cfm..
In order to maximize efficiency, grab something double the size.. 400 cfm minimum.
Then you can run the fans at 50% which is more quiet and efficient on the electric bill..
And also, you can induce a small negative pressure on the tent..
The sides of the tent should not look relaxed, should have just a slight pull inwards VERY SUBBTLE..
I dial in till its noticeable, then back off till it relaxes but not like the fans are off.. when you turn off the fans.. tent should relax.
Also, don't blow crazy air on the plants with fans, you will dry them out, burn them from 'air dry'.. just slightly moving is enough.. look at plants outside for reference.. Good Luck
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