concrete351
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have a 4x4 tent in a big closet
best intake out take fans
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BobThe420Builder
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Ac Infinity
tkmk
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I love the ac infinity product but would you use a carbon filter for intake as well?
BobThe420Builder
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Why carbon on intake too, as in two filters
Do u Fart a lot in the room it's in?
Do u Fart a lot in the room it's in?
tkmk
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Oh all the time lol but no seriously ive heard to put filter on the intake and just trying to figure out what type of filter
PadawanWarrior
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Vortex VTX for the win.
akemi
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perhaps a horti-control dust shroom. i use one. works great.
cannabineer
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A simple dust filter to keep your hood glass clean inside
PadawanWarrior
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Oh ya, I should've mentioned that. Me too.
Skuxx
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How long does one of those last? I've never heard of them till now. Looks pretty sweet.
Renfro
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You can wash and reuse them
Renfro
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Best inline fan ever. Damn things never die. Move a ton of air. Like all centrifugal blowers they will be noisy, oversizing the fan and duct and running it at a slower speed can make them very quiet though. The big advantage to the VTX series (centrifugal) is they cope with static pressure much better than mixed flow fans. So you get more real world CFM when you have any restrictions like ductwork, bends, vents, carbon filters...
Typically HID grows need to move more heat and they need the CFM so the centrifugal is the way to go. Many LED grows will be just fine with the lower real world CFM they get from a mixed flow fan. How much heat do you have to move and how cool is the intake air? If the ambient temps are really cool then you won't need as many CFM and of course if the ambient temperature is warm you won't be able to cool a HID grow. Also, don't forget humidity, especially when the lights are off.
PadawanWarrior
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That's exactly why I picked it. It had the best static pressure ratings. And I probably saw you recommend them, lol.
I also learned about the dust shrooms from you. Awesome advice as always.
Anyways, I love mine. I noticed they're not as easy to find now. I'm wondering if they're coming out with a new one or something.
Renfro
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The fan or filter?
PadawanWarrior
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The Vortex fans. Even the Growers House site seems to only have the 12" one.
Vortex Inline Powerfans VTX Series direct from Growers House
These high performance inline fans feature superior steel construction with powder coated baked paint and convenient North-American sizes from 4 to 12 inches. Speed controllable and balanced motors with permanently lubricated ball bearings ensure vibration-free operation. Proudly made in Canada...
growershouse.com
Vortex Powerfans VTX Series Inline Fan - 12 inch - 1140 CFM direct from Growers House
Heavy gage steel casing, hammertone powdercoat finish, more sound absorbing, durable, impact resistant, rustproof. Aerodynamic design allowing more air flow. Suitable for airstream temperatures up to 140°F.
growershouse.com
My hydro store has some, and they're all on sale.
Just makes me wonder if they've got a new one coming out.
Renfro
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Man I wish I had bought more of those 10 inchers when that site was selling them for less than the 4 inchers.
I did some looking and I see they have a VTX L model out now, less CFM. 497 down to 235. Never seen those before, maybe slower speed to be less noisy?
I did some looking and I see they have a VTX L model out now, less CFM. 497 down to 235. Never seen those before, maybe slower speed to be less noisy?
Atmosphere VTX 600 L Vortex VTX Series Inline Fan, 6", 235 CFM: Built In Household Ventilation Fans: Amazon.com: Tools & Home Improvement
Atmosphere VTX 600 L Vortex VTX Series Inline Fan, 6", 235 CFM: Built In Household Ventilation Fans: Amazon.com: Tools & Home Improvement
www.amazon.com
PadawanWarrior
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That sucks, well not really if you know what I mean. WTF. They have to be coming out with a more powerful one I would hope.
Renfro
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I think they still have the normal VTX series as it's still on the vortex site. I suspect they added the L version to provide a reduced noise/cfm option. Not like folks are going to want to buy a speed controller / variac when venting a basement for radon for example.
akemi
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i've had this one for 5 years or so and as renfro said you can rinse/wash them.