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Use my fan as exhaust or intake?
ZigkGrow
started grow question 6y ago
I have the door of the closet open and I have one fan. Is it better to use him as exhaust or intake ? I will install ventilation system after this grow.
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Week 3
Setup. Ventilation
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Fruitgrower
answered grow question 6y ago
Exhaust always necessary, intake for a small amount of plants is enough just opening the door daily...
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THCblowingDragon
answered grow question 6y ago
If door open than Intake. Becouse the breeze will move plants and they will become stronger. Thicker main steam
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GMSgrows
answered grow question 6y ago
Exhaust. Cheers
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