Clever ways to hang a mini split in a tent?

[rhizophike]

I was curious how large tent growers have gone about installing the head unit for a mini split in their tents. I'm about to install a 2 ton unit and am considering using the display stand I've seen in hydro stores to hang the indoor handler, but would sort of like to see what others have done. Any input or assistance is appreciated!

 

[ghostmade]

Unless your trying to run the tent sealed,i would just use the room the tent is in as a lung room.

 

[snake11]

Just did one in a sealed tent. We made a little bracket out of 2x4 that hung down from the ceiling. We attached the main metal bracket to that. Works just fine but make sure you have something secure in the ceiling to attach to.

 

[Snook]

Just did one in a sealed tent. We made a little bracket out of 2x4 that hung down from the ceiling. We attached the main metal bracket to that. Works just fine but make sure you have something secure in the ceiling to attach to.

a sealed tent??? howd you do that? I'd like to do that too but not easy. what about zippers and thread holes from sewing?

 

[snake11]

a sealed tent??? howd you do that? I'd like to do that too but not easy. what about zippers and thread holes from sewing?

The bracket was screwed through the ceiling of the tent. This tent goes all the way up to the ceiling. The lineset/electrical for the tent needs to go through it so you need to cut a hole for that. Seal up any holes you make well so light doesn't come in. We used black tape to seal the holes.

 

[Snook]

The bracket was screwed through the ceiling of the tent. This tent goes all the way up to the ceiling. The lineset/electrical for the tent needs to go through it so you need to cut a hole for that. Seal up any holes you make well so light doesn't come in. We used black tape to seal the holes.

My question has nothing to do with the minisplit particularly, although the same questions apply, but the tent as a whole. is this a new adventure (sealed tent) or have you been doing it this way without any repercussions? I know that I can see light through my zippers when lights are on in there and thru many needle holes where the manufacturer sewed hook and loupe material.

you can get into the tent, zipper it up with lights on in the room and lights out in the tent: and see NO light? I cant imagine how you light/air proof the zippers, black tape?? it stays in place?. I have a little tear in the door of the tent (1"x1") and have a hell of a time keeping tape/glue in place there.

EDIT: and IMO, "large growers" typically do not use tents..
EDIT: utO.. your first post.. I just noticed..are you 'new' or a new handle?
EDIT: if you are new or not, concider ditching the tent and put 'simple' walls in place.. better for 'sealed'.

 

[rhizophike]

The bracket was screwed through the ceiling of the tent. This tent goes all the way up to the ceiling. The lineset/electrical for the tent needs to go through it so you need to cut a hole for that. Seal up any holes you make well so light doesn't come in. We used black tape to seal the holes.

Right on man, yeah I think I'm going to consider doing something like this.

 

[rhizophike]

My question has nothing to do with the minisplit particularly, although the same questions apply, but the tent as a whole. is this a new adventure (sealed tent) or have you been doing it this way without any repercussions? I know that I can see light through my zippers when lights are on in there and thru many needle holes where the manufacturer sewed hook and loupe material.

you can get into the tent, zipper it up with lights on in the room and lights out in the tent: and see NO light? I cant imagine how you light/air proof the zippers, black tape?? it stays in place?. I have a little tear in the door of the tent (1"x1") and have a hell of a time keeping tape/glue in place there.

EDIT: and IMO, "large growers" typically do not use tents..
EDIT: utO.. your first post.. I just noticed..are you 'new' or a new handle?
EDIT: if you are new or not, concider ditching the tent and put 'simple' walls in place.. better for 'sealed'.

If you'll re-read again I said large tent growers. I'm working in a 10x10 tent running 4k. The tent is completely light tight, and actually works quite well for retaining gas. I've run it all winter sealed, now it's time for an ac for summer. Thanks for your concern.

 

[snake11]

My question has nothing to do with the minisplit particularly, although the same questions apply, but the tent as a whole. is this a new adventure (sealed tent) or have you been doing it this way without any repercussions? I know that I can see light through my zippers when lights are on in there and thru many needle holes where the manufacturer sewed hook and loupe material.

you can get into the tent, zipper it up with lights on in the room and lights out in the tent: and see NO light? I cant imagine how you light/air proof the zippers, black tape?? it stays in place?. I have a little tear in the door of the tent (1"x1") and have a hell of a time keeping tape/glue in place there.

EDIT: and IMO, "large growers" typically do not use tents..
EDIT: utO.. your first post.. I just noticed..are you 'new' or a new handle?
EDIT: if you are new or not, concider ditching the tent and put 'simple' walls in place.. better for 'sealed'.

The place that had the tent only had green lights in surrounding areas and had extra plastic over all holes and zippers. You had to go though curtains of plastic. It wasn't perfect but the best it could be considering situations.

 

[Snook]

The place that had the tent only had green lights in surrounding areas and had extra plastic over all holes and zippers. You had to go though curtains of plastic. It wasn't perfect but the best it could be considering situations.

you have it covered.. GL.