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Retailer saying I need a bigger fan
Flavazstarted grow question 4 years ago
1st post here going to be starting a diary soon, went to buy a complete set up today 240x120x200 tent 2x600w light kits 6" fan rhyno hobby 6" filter & all the rest, but retailer now saying fan & filter in that package won't be sufficient & I need to upgrade to a 8"fan n filter?
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CaptainGaryanswered grow question 4 years ago
Do you have ducted light shades?
2x 600 watt HPS Lights will generate 40+ degree C hot air, no worries.
You want to keep your environment around 25 deg C.
That's a lot of cooling required even if ambient temp is as low as 15 degrees C....
CaptainGaryanswered grow question 4 years ago
Check out this video (maybe jump to 16 minute mark - the beads are a cool visual as to why a bigger fan is nice too..)
https://youtu.be/JwtkHxv_3pU
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Chucky324answered grow question 4 years ago
Hello. I would go with the bigger fan. I've got a 8" fan on a 6" line. When I hooked it up the first time it was too strong. I put a dimmer switch (like in some dinning rooms, to dim the lights) Ask about a controller or hook up the dimmer switch. I have it on about 2/3 in the summer and close to off when its freezing out. Good luck. Chuck.
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TheSlimeGrowsanswered grow question 4 years ago
For a tent of that size, an 8' fan and filter would probably be the best bet. The last thing you want to do is have everything set up and then realize your fan isn't powerful enough to extract the stagnant air inside your tent properly.
I'd say go with the 8" to be safe and ensure that you won't have any issues with air flow!
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