GibbsIt89
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idk it seems like alot jammed in that little space..... simple! less is more ...... the size of your duct is a bit of an over kill dont you think?? i mean how many plants were you planning on fitting in it?
It def. is alot jammed in one little tent haha i agree. I had a hard time finding a smaller filter/fan combo, plus this one allows me to use it in a 5x5 tent still anyways for (fan/filter is rated at 190cfm together) when we flower our mothers. I plan to put 6-8 small clones (about 8-10 inches tall) into flower that are in 3L pots (small pots I know). And my ducting... its 6" ducting, probably just looks bigger. I need to get 4"- 6" wideners/spacers whatever they are called because my fan/filter is 4" and my cooltube is 6" ( i might just cut up some 6" ducting and make my own. So right now i just have my fan sitting on top of my filter thats sealed with some ducting tape then i have 6" ducting sitting over the 4" exhaust fan connecting to the cooltube. Believe me I know, I want smaller ducting for better faster flow, I will work things out (a little broke at the moment). My Tent is tall enough to do what you are saying because my plants arent that big. I'm going to fiddle around with things tomorrow and see what works best.You should have gone with a taller flower tent. The one I use is almost 6 feet, which is just enough room to mount a giant ass fan and carbon filter like yours, plus light. Also, you should invest in smaller ducting inside the tent, just step it down to like 4 or 6 inches. The air will move faster and be louder, but will cool your bulb better. If you can, try to mount the filter and fan flush with the top of the tent, all the way to the back. That should free up enough room to mount your light in the middle without sacrificing much lateral space. And if you're worried about your fan pulling in broken bulb bits, just put a dryer sheet / coffee filter or two in between where the ducting connects to the fan. As long as you make sure it's fit properly it won't hinder flow or get sucked in.
You're smart for wanting to keep control over the grow. An inexperienced grower can ruin the whole crop in one simple mistake. I know I made my fair share of mistakes when I started out.
I WANTED A BIGGER TENT obviously haha but gotta keep the MRS. happy or I can't grow period right lol. Didnt want some huge thing in our bedroom. If it was just me and my bedroom hell id sleep on a single bed and fill my room with plants aha.
You guys want me to do filter to cooltube to exhaust fan eh? Isnt that dampening the full suction from the filter? THANKS GUYS!!! Appreciate your help and advice!! Cheers