Air exchange and light leaks

[SNEAKYp]

Ive got a new 4x4 tent, and am curious as to how others have tackled the ventilation while eliminating light leaks. What’s your solution?

 

[spliffendz]

following

 

[StareCase]

... curious as to how others have tackled the ventilation while eliminating light leaks ...

For light leaks - with a couple of large black clips, I'll attach one end of a dark blue beach towel to the top of the tent on the left side (where potential light leaks may occur) then just let the towel drape down so it covers the side and the corners of the tent. Most pinhole leaks will occur within the seams in the corners.

Not much light seeps through dark blue terrycloth.

 

[V256.420]

Ive got a new 4x4 tent, and am curious as to how others have tackled the ventilation while eliminating light leaks. What’s your solution?

Duct from tent into fan into filter. No light leak

 

[Star Dog]

For keeping in the smell when the fans off.


For keeping light in/unseen from outside the area.

 

[FastFreddi]

Ive got a new 4x4 tent, and am curious as to how others have tackled the ventilation while eliminating light leaks. What’s your solution?

Run a piece of duct with an s bend in it.
FF

 

[StareCase]

... when the fans off ...

You don't run all of your fans 24/7?

 

[Star Dog]

You don't run all of your fans 24/7?

24/7 during winter?
Why would I pay to heat and dry air to then vent it away???

 

[StareCase]

... 24/7 during winter?
Why would I pay to heat and dry air to then vent it away??? ...

Fans off works in your environment - sweet!

My 2 x 4 is pretty full so conditions are prime for mold. I gotta keep the circulation and exhaust fans running 24/7 to prevent that destructive shit from setting up shop.

 

[Star Dog]

Fans off works in your environment - sweet!

My 2 x 4 is pretty full so conditions are prime for mold. I gotta keep the circulation and exhaust fans running 24/7 to prevent that destructive shit from setting up shop.

Lol during the dark period my humidity goes up when the fan switches on, different climates/grows require different approaches.

 

[SNEAKYp]

Run a piece of duct with an s bend in it.
FF

Ladies and gentlemen we have a winner

 

[Star Dog]

I'd rather not have ducting lighting up the room.

I can assure you I didn't go to the trouble of making a baffle because a bend would work lol

 

[SNEAKYp]

I'd rather not have ducting lighting up the room.
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I can assure you I didn't go to the trouble of making a baffle because a bend would work lol

I have light proof ducting, just zipped myself up inside and looked for light leaks.. nada. The baffle is great, if the ducting didn’t work for me I’d be all over it.

 

[Star Dog]

I have light proof ducting, just zipped myself up inside and looked for light leaks.. nada. The baffle is great, if the ducting didn’t work for me I’d be all over it.

It's a nuisance trying to zip yourself in the tent to check light ventilation whatever, I'm glad it's all good for you!

Remember bug filters on your ducting.

 

[mudballs]

I'd rather not have ducting lighting up the room.
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I can assure you I didn't go to the trouble of making a baffle because a bend would work lol

Shouldve gone through the trouble of buying better ducting. Instead of getting smart with others
Good ducting

 

[SNEAKYp]

It's a nuisance trying to zip yourself in the tent to check light ventilation whatever, I'm glad it's all good for you!

Remember bug filters on your ducting.

Yeah I felt like I was a kid again trying to close myself in a cardboard box to scare my friends . Bug filter, got it. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[SNEAKYp]

Shouldve gone through the trouble of buying better ducting. Instead of getting smart with others
Good ducting

That’s the exact ducting i have. AC Infinity doesn’t fuck around with their quality of goods.

 

[V256.420]

I don't buy their fans or tents but I do buy their duct. Totally worth it.

 

[Romulanman]

Get the black ducting. This is what I use and it works perfect. Very durable.

Common Culture black ducting