Why are my LEDs so hot!!!???

SnapsProvolone said:

And yes led lights make a lot of heat. Those aluminum heatsinks aren't for looks.

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They make them go faster!

So my 430 cfm fan as I guessed started making my tent collapse on itself so I unplugged it, realized the carbon filter could still be used with the flan blowing Into it... I really hope the fan speed control i plan on picking up tomorrow will tame this beast and not make my tent implode...

Pumert said:

So my 430 cfm fan as I guessed started making my tent collapse on itself so I unplugged it, realized the carbon filter could still be used with the flan blowing Into it... I really hope the fan speed control i plan on picking up tomorrow will tame this beast and not make my tent implode...

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You're going to need something to support the walls of the tent. I used safety wire, but you could use anything that ties taught across the corners. I made an X across the walls, but anything that goes across from side to side would work. I think I've seen people use bungee cords, and I thought I saw some of that cheap wire fencing in one tent too.

Like chicken wire the walls? Is putting the support on the interior or exterior optimal? do I stillneed to reduce the 430cfm by 50%?

mc130p said:

You're going to need something to support the walls of the tent. I used safety wire, but you could use anything that ties taught across the corners. I made an X across the walls, but anything that goes across from side to side would work. I think I've seen people use bungee cords, and I thought I saw some of that cheap wire fencing in one tent too.

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Pumert said:

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on the inside of the tent, of course you could use chicken wire, sure why not. You could just get some cord or something too, make it easy.

mcI'I'0p said:

on the inside of the tent, of course you could use chicken wire, sure why not. You could just get some cord or something too, make it easy.

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I apologize im very tired and unsure how ro banf the rope. My walls are poly film hanging from the ceiling with velcro where would i attach the rope? Do i use tape???

Just opinion, since you are trying to get the heat out, I would put some hooks in your ceiling, hang your carbon filter above your lights and your fan next to your vent on the side of your tent. Connect your carbon filter to your intake of your fan and the exhaust of your fan, to the opening on the side of your tent. This should get the heat out of your tent.
Your carbon filter should give enough resistance to your exhaust, so the tent doesn't implode, but if that isn't enough, you could cut some small intake holes along the bottom of your tent, to bring in cool air from down low. I would put some sort of air filter over those intakes, even screen material would be helpful. That should keep the bugs and dust at bay. If you're running co2, ensure that the fan is off while the co2 is dispersing. Remember when running your ducting, short, straight, insulated runs that do not sag, will be the ideal. Just opinion.

warble said:

Just opinion, since you are trying to get the heat out, I would put some hooks in your ceiling, hang your carbon filter above your lights and your fan next to your vent on the side of your tent. Connect your carbon filter to your intake of your fan and the exhaust of your fan, to the opening on the side of your tent. This should get the heat out of your tent.
Your carbon filter should give enough resistance to your exhaust, so the tent doesn't implode, but if that isn't enough, you could cut some small intake holes along the bottom of your tent, to bring in cool air from down low. I would put some sort of air filter over those intakes, even screen material would be helpful. That should keep the bugs and dust at bay. If you're running co2, ensure that the fan is off while the co2 is dispersing. Remember when running your ducting, short, straight, insulated runs that do not sag, will be the ideal. Just opinion.

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I have a register installed on a lower corner of my tent however it lets a lot a of light in which is bad for the night cycle so I have it loosley covered with some more poly film however that greatly diminished the air exchange. I've always herd co2 is the last variable to try and dial in and as you can see I have a lot more issues going on before I tackle trying to increase the co2

Haven't read all the comments in a rush to go mow. But just make sure you aren't venting into the same room you are pulling your intake air from. You will find a similar situation. Whether in a room, closet, or a tent. Move your exhaust air to a completely separate location. Example my 2-A51 lights, xgs 190 and rw 150. If I run them exhausted to the attic temps stay around 77-79*F with the ambient air/intake temp at 76*F with fan on 50%. I just moved into a tent so wanted to see how warm it got just venting into the room. 82-84*F on full blast. Cut another, damn, hole in my ceiling and temps go back to the same. Also, don't forget the carbon scrubber. Must have and if you want to quite the fan other than just use of speed control as much as possible look into DIY fan mufflers, but make sure you use something like egg crate studio foam or a matress topper. Have seen some using poly fill like for stuffing pillows. Those two types of foams will work better.

Thanks to everyone who has offered assistance, my current plan to contract the suction of the exhaust fan is to insert a DIY PVC frame internal to my day tent. In theory this in conjunction with dialing my inline fan down to 50% should prevent my tent from imploding on itself. Comments, suggestions feedback?

Hold up, we're talking about a 6" inline fan here right? You should be able to run it full power in your tent no problem.. I have one running full speed in a 3x3.

a 6 inch fan is a totally different story than a 6 inch blower.

My stanley blower (which is about 6inch intake) would implode a tent made of 2x2+poly instantly without a big enough intake.

My 4" inline centrifugal in the 4x4 on full blast pulls the sides in a bit. Not much but you can tell. But I do only have 1 of the 3 intake vents open along the bottom.... LOL

I agree with GG, you probably dont need 400 cfm. These are cheap, quiet, efficient and can handle higher levels of static pressure than duct style fans. Only downside is it might be hard to mate it with a can style carbon filter. I used to use them inside a rubbermaid totes. Cut holes in the top, put paint strainer over it and lay loose coconut carbon on top and you have a diy carbon filter that is very quiet.
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