Oscillating fans

[kesaber]

I have a 6-bucket rdwc setup in a 9x5 tent under 2k watts of light. I have a 740 cfm fan; no ac. I feel like I am thinking too hard about this and would like some assistance. The 10 gallon buckets have scrogs attached to each one individually. Should I get a lot of clip fans? a regular oscillating fan that I set on whatever I can find to keep adjusting the height? Attach a board on the inside and mount a wall mount fan? I know these are all options, but as this is new to me I'm not sure about the minimum requirements or what is ideal.

Also how many fans do I need? Should I have them touching the top few inches of the plants? Should they go right above the tops of the plants? Should I have one blowing under the canopy?

I appreciate all of you that take the time to answer my ridiculous questions. Thank you

 

[Red1966]

I've had poor luck with clip-on oscillating fans wearing out. A adjustable height floor unit works well if you have the space. One bloowing between the canapy and the light will keep temps down and one blowing under the canapy for humidity control if you need it. The air circulation underneath with a bucket system should be good enough without a fan. This is the one I use, but I got it on sale: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Lasko-Products-16-Oscillating-Stand-Fan-2520/16503184
Same thing in black and cheaper: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Lasko-Products-16-Oscillating-Stand-Fan-Black-2521/16503186?

 

[kesaber]

I've had poor luck with clip-on oscillating fans wearing out. A adjustable height floor unit works well if you have the space. One bloowing between the canapy and the light will keep temps down and one blowing under the canapy for humidity control if you need it. The air circulation underneath with a bucket system should be good enough without a fan. This is the one I use, but I got it on sale: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Lasko-Products-16-Oscillating-Stand-Fan-2520/16503184
Same thing in black and cheaper: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Lasko-Products-16-Oscillating-Stand-Fan-Black-2521/16503186?

Thanks for the input. Where exactly between the top of the canopy and the lights should the fan be? Anywhere? Close to the top of the canopy? Blowing over the leaves? I ask because I have heard a fan blowing on the tops of the leaves makes them stronger, but I also heard blowing directly on the leaves dries them out that's why I ask.

 

[Red1966]

Thanks for the input. Where exactly between the top of the canopy and the lights should the fan be? Anywhere? Close to the top of the canopy? Blowing over the leaves? I ask because I have heard a fan blowing on the tops of the leaves makes them stronger, but I also heard blowing directly on the leaves dries them out that's why I ask.

Aim between the light and the tops of the plants. Low speeds are better. The air moving over the tops will pull air up from underneath. You don't need gail force winds in there, just a gental breeze.

 

[DirtyMcCurdy]

When you buy one make sure it doesn't have a magnetic switch. Meaning every time the power is cut off you physically have to push the button to turn it back on. The timer will turn it off but won't turn it back on... you have to push the button. I had to rig mine to work on a timer.

 

[kesaber]

When you buy one make sure it doesn't have a magnetic switch. Meaning every time the power is cut off you physically have to push the button to turn it back on. The timer will turn it off but won't turn it back on... you have to push the button. I had to rig mine to work on a timer.

Why do I need a timer. I don't plan on turning it off

 

[DirtyMcCurdy]

Why do I need a timer. I don't plan on turning it off

I guess you don't. I turn mine off for a while when the lights are off. But you don't have to I guess.