Slartibarfast Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Hoping someone can give me some advice on a fan setup for a 1m x 1m grow tent. I currently just have an extractor fan and 1 flap open for intake. I have been playing with the idea of getting another extractor fan to use as an intake fan and maybe a fan for inside the tent. Would this new setup be overkill? I have been finding my buds to be quite airy. Any advice would be appreciated. Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkunkPharm Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Well airy buds will have something to do with your lights or the genetics. What lights are you growing with? One fan oscelating fan should do the trick. Do you have a carbon filter on your fan? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakstein420 Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 I would recommend getting a fan for inside the tent, you need to move air around. An intake fan I think is overkill and that money would be better put towards lights. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibarfast Posted May 19, 2020 Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 I have a BESTVA 600W full spectrum LED that I got off Amazon, the reviews were pretty good. I don't have a carbon filter. Cool, I will try and get a fan for inside the tent then, any recommendations? I see the clip on oscillating fans seem to be sold out on all the online stores I've checked.Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakstein420 Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 I see that and I was just about to buy one. Futurama and Blooming Health both took down there adverts like today. Anyone know where we can buy clip on 150mm oscillating fans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsyCLown Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 I agree that an intake fan is a waste, as long as there is some way for passive air intake (I like using the Secret Jardin light baffles, they're filters and allow for better air intake without any light leaks). Air circulation inside the tent is important, a cheap solution is to get one of those box fans - they're easy to mount and help circulate the air as it has the cover on the front which turns to direct the airflow around the tent . A single fan for exhaust is sufficient too, it's not a large tent. I assume you have a 4" or 6" fan, which should be perfect. Airy bud as mentioned are likely down to light and/or genetics. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibarfast Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 I agree that an intake fan is a waste, as long as there is some way for passive air intake (I like using the Secret Jardin light baffles, they're filters and allow for better air intake without any light leaks). Air circulation inside the tent is important, a cheap solution is to get one of those box fans - they're easy to mount and help circulate the air as it has the cover on the front which turns to direct the airflow around the tent . A single fan for exhaust is sufficient too, it's not a large tent. I assume you have a 4" or 6" fan, which should be perfect. Airy bud as mentioned are likely down to light and/or genetics.Awesome, thanks those Jardin Light Baffles look interesting. Thinking about getting 2 for intake, should I get bug nets for them too or is the mesh fine enough to prevent insects getting in?Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsyCLown Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 34 minutes ago, Slartibarfast said: Awesome, thanks those Jardin Light Baffles look interesting. Thinking about getting 2 for intake, should I get bug nets for them too or is the mesh fine enough to prevent insects getting in? Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk I don't have anything additional, I don't feel it is an issue. Like small pests such as thrips could possibly fit through but its unlikely that will happen. You'd need to have a pest issue in order for that to happen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibarfast Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 I don't have anything additional, I don't feel it is an issue. Like small pests such as thrips could possibly fit through but its unlikely that will happen. You'd need to have a pest issue in order for that to happen.Okay great, I am currently dealing with a pest issue but going to be sorting that out this weekend ahead of my next grow. Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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