Silencer or acoustic ducting?

NathSpoon

Active Member
Hi guys I'm just looking for some advice and opinions.

Anyway, I was just wondering what would be best for reducing fan noise silencer or acoustic ducting?

My current set-up is carbon filter directly into my fan and then regular ducting coming out of the exhaust of the fan out of the grow tent.

Thanks for any help/replies
 

tsky

Active Member
i have acoustic ducting and it does reduce noise yes but not completely but for me at least the main noise problem is the fan itself not the ducting
 

canucks420

Member
i live/grow in a basement using a 4x4 w/ 1000 watt digital ballast.

For noise first i hang everything by bungee cords (dollar store), I use a speed controler (hydro store), insulated ducting (hydro store), and the most important bit - sound proof insulation (home depot). i wrap my fan in one piece of insulation, pile it on the roof and stuff some between the walls and my tent. dude's ^ right its the fan is the source of the noise; IMO the ducting is worth 40 bucks but dont buy the silincer untill you've tried the insulation. I turned down the fan speed a little to take the edge of the noise and purchased an ONA mist to eliminate any lingering odors.
 

miteubhi?

Active Member
You can make those silencers with a section of hard duct with two inch holes drilled every few inches, covered in egg crate foam, and covered with another piece of hard ducting.
 

desertrat

Well-Known Member
The answer depends on how much you're dealing with vibration-caused humming and how much you're dealing with the sound of air movement.

Hanging your fan from bungee cords or using rubber feet will handle vibration related noise.

Using a duct muffler will help control the sound of moving air.

Using a variable speed controller will help with both vibration and air movement noises.
 

NathSpoon

Active Member
The answer depends on how much you're dealing with vibration-caused humming and how much you're dealing with the sound of air movement.

Hanging your fan from bungee cords or using rubber feet will handle vibration related noise.

Using a duct muffler will help control the sound of moving air.

Using a variable speed controller will help with both vibration and air movement noises.
Is a duct muffler the same as a silencer?
 
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