Has anyone tried using a ceiling type exhaust fan through a tent port? I'm thinking about using one as an intake. Any thoughts?
Ceiling / Wall Fan
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Reave
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I dont see why not. You are just moving air. What is it rated for for airflow?
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You can get just about anything. This is a 4" flange, 16 Watt & 1.58 Cubic Meters per Minute
goofyfoot
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They work fine and just for estimates if your tent is 5ft X 5ft X 9ft tall. That comes to 225 cubic feet which is 6.3 cubic meters. So depending on which direction you hook it up it will exchange the volume of air in the tent every 10 minutes.
Any HomeD or hardware store you can find adaptors if your opening is 6 inches down to 4 inch and they come in handy if you are looking to drop the temp inside your tent by pulling outside air in.
This will calculate the sq./ft.
Then this will convert it to meters.
Any HomeD or hardware store you can find adaptors if your opening is 6 inches down to 4 inch and they come in handy if you are looking to drop the temp inside your tent by pulling outside air in.
This will calculate the sq./ft.
Cubic Feet Calculator
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Then this will convert it to meters.
Convert cubic feet to cubic meter - Conversion of Measurement Units
Do a quick conversion: 1 cubic feet = 0.028316846711688 cubic meters using the online calculator for metric conversions.
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Thanks goofyfoot, it seemed like a good way to manage space and easy to attach with Velcro. Some of these are very quiet and it will eliminate another inline or duct fan. I use a good 6” to exhaust with a filter, it pulls passively. I think I will want a forced intake once I run photos. Now, with the autos I can keep the lower square vents open and not worry about light intrusion. I will give it a try.
goofyfoot
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One thing about growing is coming up with something that helps your own situation. Or using the experiences you have built up, the bad ones as well as the good. To increase and better the plants you have.
A lot try and mimic or copy what they see here or on a You Tube video. Then they come back asking the same questions " How come mine ...?? " We all screw up but figuring things out on your own and seeing better results each time you start a new grow is where it is at.
Had an old guy say the plants know what to do already, we are the ones who need to grow. And even a bad fuck up is useful as fertilizer as it does wonders for the next time you start a grow up!!
A lot try and mimic or copy what they see here or on a You Tube video. Then they come back asking the same questions " How come mine ...?? " We all screw up but figuring things out on your own and seeing better results each time you start a new grow is where it is at.
Had an old guy say the plants know what to do already, we are the ones who need to grow. And even a bad fuck up is useful as fertilizer as it does wonders for the next time you start a grow up!!
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I learn through trying to fit me needs and always looking outside the box.
I was looking for a quiet fan and some of these are very quiet with low wattage. You can adjust fan size and wattage to meet the airflow requirements, maybe even a rheostat. I like that I can mount outside, on the the tent off the floor. I can also hang flex inside if direction is needed.
I'm surprised I haven't seen a wall or ceiling mounted exhaust used this way before.
I was looking for a quiet fan and some of these are very quiet with low wattage. You can adjust fan size and wattage to meet the airflow requirements, maybe even a rheostat. I like that I can mount outside, on the the tent off the floor. I can also hang flex inside if direction is needed.
I'm surprised I haven't seen a wall or ceiling mounted exhaust used this way before.
Reave
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Looks like someone knows a thing or two about exhaust fans. That was some good info. Thanks @goofyfoot
