Inline Exhaust Fan

[uncledoug]

Well my Tent and light will be here early next week Now I need exhaust and filter, I'm looking at the 4" Ipower inline kit, as usual there are way to many choices. Does anyone have opinions on Ipower? Or any other brands, I have about $100.00 to spend. OH exciting news this AM, my first sprout came up, not sure what it is because it is bag seed given to me by a neighbor, I started a journal and will post pics etc. in another post. I'm excited.

[Potted]

Hope it’s a girl, and good luck. Look for one with a speed control built in a little more coin but worth it. Lol

[Waltermelon]

I've had a cap 435 running 100% for a year straight. They run about $90 new. I got mine used for $40 at a pawn shop.

[Chefbjy]

Wow a year straight? I'm already questioning getting a new one for summer but because I need a bigger one to pull more heat and keep the humidity down in flower. I found a can fan s400 no speed setting for $40 US at my local hydro/ garden store. With tax it was a little more but it also came with a 5 year warranty. The one I need is only $20 more.

[Waltermelon]

Yep. The one before that was a hydrofarm 969 that was a handle down. It ran for 4 years then I handed it down to another friend. It was still running strong until he died about 4 months ago. I have no idea where it is now. but I'm sure if it's plugged in, it's still spinning. There is something to be said about you get what you pay for... Most of the time. I'm not knocking knock-offs, but if it comes down to it I'd rather go with the more innovative companies if it's the same or close to the same price. I'd personally go with the can fan in your case instead of the el cheapo. Spending money up front, (most of the time) saves money on the back end.

[Potted]

May I suggest whatever filter u pick get a prefilter sock to go over it, keeps larger things and moisture from clogging up filter and can b washed out whenever needed I do mine every mounth when in use.

[Campesino]

I have the kit you're thinking about...
It works, but there were certainly times where I wish it had speed control. It creates negative air pressure pulling through a carbon filter and blowing through a muffler - and I have two active air intakes. If doing it again, I'd invest a bit more for variable speed, but if I only had $100, it is an option that works. (comes with prefilter that Potted suggests)

[Locrian99]

There a reason you can’t use one of the variable speed controllers you plug the fan into? Something like this. Active Air ACSC Duct Fan Speed Adjuster https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007TFTITS?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

[Locrian99]

You can actually even make one from a dimmer light switch. But they are cheap enough...

[Campesino]

I considered getting one, but my wife approved budget was very limited and I needed other things at that point. I heard using them made the fan louder, which is also an issue, but yeah, I should get one before the next round goes in the tent.

[uncledoug]

I have the kit you're thinking about...
It works, but there were certainly times where I wish it had speed control. It creates negative air pressure pulling through a carbon filter and blowing through a muffler - and I have two active air intakes. If doing it again, I'd invest a bit more for variable speed, but if I only had $100, it is an option that works. (comes with prefilter that Potted suggests)

Think I'll go with it. I can always add a 3 speed switch later. Is the fan fairly quiet?

[Campesino]

I have it running through a vivosun noise reducer/muffler so it’s not bad now. It did however prompt me to purchase the muffler

[LRC420ROWER]

Got that same kit it works good have it under a speed control and it' fairly quiet althoug I have it on low because I'm in a 2ftx2ftx55 inches

[uncledoug]

Thank you all for the help. Not sure how long filters last but when I need a replacement I'll get the noise reducer/muffler. I'll order a fan switch in a couple weeks. My 2 day old sprout looks very healthy this morning "Hope it is a little girl". I plan on taking a photo each week and starting a journal to share on here.

I have another question, how do I know what speed is best? my tent is a Millard 3x3x6.

[uncledoug]

Thanks OJ, I'm going to try that, simple enough. I bet even I can handle it.

[Locrian99]

oldjarhead100 so are you wrapping the bungee around the mounting bracket? I actually went to the hardware store yesterday and got some rubber washers was going to put those between the fan and the rafter. My wife is tired of our vibrating dining room floor, who’d have thought.

[Locrian99]

I ended up just zip tying the fan to the bungee cord or tarp cord I think is what those heavy black ones are called. Turned speed controller to max and no vibration above. Yay!