Hey everyone, I just recently purchased a grow tent and i dont want to start my next grow op until i have my ventilation system setup. i have three four inch computer fans, two of which will have to be hooked up to carbon filters. can anyone post ther setup or tell me how i can do mine please. i need some ideas. i was thinking of using dryer vent tubes or something like that. i dont mind buying other fans i just need to know what kind and how to set them up. PLEASE HELP!!!
Ventalation For A Tent Grow Op
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dukeofbaja
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Axial computer fans will not be strong enough to blow through a carbon filter. You can use them for intake or circulation within the tent, so nothing is wasted. You can even use them to boost exhaust.
You need a strong fan with an impeller. There are many tutorials around here for DIY carbon filters as well. Depending on your space, lights, andambient temps, you will likely need a fan that is at least 150 cfm (or much more) cfm.
You need a strong fan with an impeller. There are many tutorials around here for DIY carbon filters as well. Depending on your space, lights, andambient temps, you will likely need a fan that is at least 150 cfm (or much more) cfm.
stupidclown
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i use the same tent go to home depots web site and order a 6inch inline duct booster and build a DIY carbon filter then hook them to the vent tube that goes out the top
stupidclown
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yup those fans are 160cfm
dukeofbaja
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If you are looking at an inline duct booster fan from home depot, stop. Those are axial fans and are junk for blowing through carbon filter.
SickSadLittleWorld
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You need one of these: http://www.htgsupply.com/viewproduct.asp?productID=52531
Save yourself the hassle of discovering first-hand the duct booster is a terrible fan and do it right the first time.
Save yourself the hassle of discovering first-hand the duct booster is a terrible fan and do it right the first time.
stupidclown
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where did you find a 16"x16" tent?
mine is 4x4x7 i started with a 6" clip fan taken apart and stuffed in the top hole of my tent.
the inline duct fan will work but its not the best. what did you expect for $27?
mine is 4x4x7 i started with a 6" clip fan taken apart and stuffed in the top hole of my tent.
the inline duct fan will work but its not the best. what did you expect for $27?
So your fan wont push throught a carbon filter??
Yea i wasnt sure it would work so thats why i was asking before i bought it
i found my tent on ebay stupidclown
dukeofbaja
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Good luck!
PS - I found a powerful impeller type fan (250 cfm w/some static pressure) for $10 at the home rebuilding/salvage center here. I found it on an oven range hood, disassembled it, and MacGyvered it up to work. Get creative, it can save you money!
PS - I found a powerful impeller type fan (250 cfm w/some static pressure) for $10 at the home rebuilding/salvage center here. I found it on an oven range hood, disassembled it, and MacGyvered it up to work. Get creative, it can save you money!
swayze
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i have a 4ft x 8ft tent that i run a top feed slab table in, with 2x 1000w hps. for venting i use 2x 6 inch blowers 475 cfm's. one blowing fresh air into the 6" vents on the hoods of the lights. the other is sucking the hot air out of the opposite 6" vents of the hoods, into a charcole filter on the outside of the tent. i have a regulare rotating fan in the room just to move air around. the tent stays nice and cool. blowers and filter purchased at the local hydro store. all venting pipe(dryer flex tubing) purchased at home depot.
so your using one for intake and one for exhaust?
i have a queston..would it be possible to hook up my exhaust to my intake?? but still have a carbon scrubber?? it would be like this....vortex fan(outake)//carbon scrubber//dryer vent hose//inline duct booster(intake)...please reply i really wanna know if this would work.or maybe im crazy??