What brand and size of fan? FUCK.

[midwestganja]

Alright so I am getting frustrated, I have been researching fans for a long time now, and I still havent made up my mind, I have read numerous reviews and articles and can still not make up my damn mind! The grow space will be approx. 93 cubic feet, and a 600w hps. This one fan will cool the hood, as well as pull from the filter. Blah. Help me. Please.


Can Fan 6" HO(440CFM) w/ Can Filter 50 - $400

VS.

Vortex 6" (449CFM) w/ Can Filter 50 - $380

VS.

FanTech 6" (483CFM) w/ Can Filter 50 - $400

I want the quietest and most reliable fan possible.

Any thoughts?

 

[Haps]

My thoughs, fuck, I wouldn't pay that much for any of those fans, reckon I am a cheap SOB.
H

edit - my 750 is a shop blower. $100, four years no problems, but it is loud.

 

[strydr]

I have both the canfan, and the Vortex. The vortex is quieter. As for reliability, unknown by me, as they are both working fine (I've had both for about 8 months now). I've wrapped my fans in Dynamat, use insulated ducting, and still have some noise. The only way I've ever silenced a fan was to build a soundproof box for them. Even then, there is still minimal noise from the rushing air.

My

 

[Black Ra1n]

I would go with the 6" vortex... I have two running 24/7, I've had them for a year now. Before that my buddy had them for 5 years in his rooms. It still runs just as quiet as when they were new.

Don't skimp on a fan!!!

 

[FreezerBoy]

This says, that Vortex can be had for less than $200 GoogleVortexSearch

Now that you've saved 50%, go with the big gun, Vortex

 

[ganjafish]

have you looked at htg supply?
the 6 inch 424 inline fan with carbon filter for $200
http://www.htgsupply.com/viewproduct.asp?productID=52609

 

[Pseudo]

vortex! FUCK

 

[rasputin]

In theory, couldn't you buy a cheaper fan that still has enough muscle to circulate the room and get either a DIY carbon filter or some other odor control? Local grow shop around here has some stuff for $8 bucks a can, lasts 3 months in 400 sq ft room called BeGone Odor Absorber.

 

[midwestganja]

Thx dudes.

I understand I could get a cheaper fan, just kinda like the warranties on these. Vortex I think is a 10 year warranty.

Thanks!

 

[clide]

why do you guys like the vortex so much?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYbLub3Iw2c

 

[Mickymouse]

Get the bigger fan speed control it down to its sweet spot and you get very little noise.

 

[FreezerBoy]

Pretty sad video. Note they compare dissimilar models: a standard Vortex vs a non standard Can. Note how little movement the bill shows. Hold a bill in your hand and blow at it. Did that take 800 CFM? Are you going to use the Vortex with it's intake blocked? The can may have a momentary, near imperceptible advantage but, what happens down the line? Vortex gives you 5-8 years more warranty for the same price.

 

[boston]

http://www.htgsupply.com/viewproduct.asp?productID=53961

300 and will do you well

it has me so far

 

[tokinsmokin]

I have a Fantech 8" (521 cfm). I've had it for 4-5 years and its still working beautifully, very quiet fan btw.

 

[wantaknow]

go to harbor freight .com you will see there is a exhaust fan in two sizes ,i have the small one on a large can scrubber and works great it was 79 dollars with an extended covage insurance,the larger one is even better they are both two speed fans

 

[BeeBee]

The Vortex, Fantech, Can, Elicent, and many others are good choices. Don't skimp on the fan/filter combo--get a good one, and shop around for a good price, delivered.
One tip--tape over the seam where the two halves of the fan body are screwed together. It is not uncommon for a little air to leak out from this seam, causing a lot of hiss.

 

[ezgo1]

I would say go witht eh ELicent fan and a Mountain AIr Carbon Filter. I am running that combo and it worke great. going on 4 years on my filter with the original carbon.

Ezgo