can someone reccomend a speed controller for my fan?

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mdub335

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can anyone reccomend a speed controller for this type of fan? its 240cfm. ill be using it to exhaust a 2x4x5 tent with carbon filter. I have i 150w HPS and a 125w cfl.

thanks
 
Dobby

Dobby

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Check out the hydro shops or amazon, you can get a Speed Bully for under 30 bucks and I think it's an Ideal Fan controller for under 20. Don't use a dimmer switch made for lighting, it's not the same thing. Is that the 6 inch or 8 inch? I am interested in how noisy it is.
 
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mdub335

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Dobby...its a 6 inch fan. its not terribly loud really but stealth is always a concern. i think 240 cfm may be overkill for my size tent as well. some people like controllers others don't. there's a lot of conflicting opinions out there. some are for brush-less motors...some for brush motors blah blah blah...basically i want to keep it quiet, keep it simple, and most of all not burn my house down. lol.
 
smoke and coke

smoke and coke

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you put a filter on that and you will have around 25 cfm. just guessing but those booster fans are not very strong once you put some ducting on there let alone a filter.
 
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mdub335

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damn. well still not bad since i only have 40cu ft. dont you just love the learning stages? haha. ill spring for a better fan next week.
thanks for the input fellas.
 
mrwood

mrwood

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High flow also add to your noise and may use your filter up prematurely.
If you can manage the heat, turn the fan down!
 
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