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Using humidistat to control fan, will this cause problems? So far fan running for 30 secs every two minutes! Plz advise if this is not a good idea??

Newbiegrower420started grow question 5y ago

My exhaust fan is to powerful no speed control just two settings. On the lowest setting the fan is still sucking all the humidity that my humidifier creates out of the tent. So I have bought a humidity controller hooked it up with the humidifier and fan.. It’s working great!!

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The8thChevronanswered grow question 5y ago

That will be plenty of air replacement. You should be able to buy a separate speed control for it though.

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Newbiegrower420answered grow question 5y ago

Thanks all, I might invest in a fan speed controller anyway as I would prefer a constant flow of air extraction.. However this solution is working sweet for now.. Thanks for everyone’s support!! This website is truly awesome.. One❤️....

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Chucky324answered grow question 5y ago

Well done Newbie!

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Mr_Weeds_Autosanswered grow question 5y ago

If it's working and the humidity is staying under control then you should be fine my friend.

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