LED grow. Do i need a exhaust? First grow

Theproxxx

Theproxxx

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I currently have a 2x4x5 grow tent. with 2 Northern light plants in them.

using (2) 300 watt LEDs

they have been vegging for 6 weeks now. growing great.

All I have in the tent is a regular fan sitting in the corner. and I have the top vents open so air can escape. I do NOT have a exhaust fan.


Should I get one? are they necessary? what should I do? this is my first grow. I want to flower soon

I don't care for a carbon filter, smell is no problem for me.
 
Nugachino

Nugachino

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Exhaust fans help to remove heat buildup and cycle in fresh air for your plants. They also stop your lights from over heating.
 
Theproxxx

Theproxxx

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I need help guys! ive been growing this plant for a while now and didn't even think of a exhaust fan because temps and humidity stayed good. so I should get one regardless?

what should I buy? please help
 
HydroRed

HydroRed

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Theproxxx said:
Do I need a 4" or 6" exhaust fan?
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How big is the inlet and outlet on your tent? if its 6" you need a 6" fan if 4" then a 4" fan.
I'd run a passive exhaust. This means hook up an exhaust fan to the outlet up toward the top of the tent.
Just leave the inlet near the bottom of the tent open allowing the air to just get pulled in naturally by the exhaust fan. Only use those 2 tent openings. Close off all other openings.
You can hook the fan up on the outside of the tent to save space if stealth isnt an issue and since you said you dont require a carbon filter, I'll assume this to be the case.
You could get away with less than 50cfm fan in that small of a tent. Heres a link for a 6" 240cfm free air fan. It will be more like 100 cfm once installed in the tent, but still far more than you require.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003YFADW8/ref=asc_df_B003YFADW85271826/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=395033&creativeASIN=B003YFADW8&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167116234959&hvpos=1o4&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15430375373032058878&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9016916&hvtargid=pla-314983934332
 
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Theproxxx

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HydroRed said:
How big is the inlet and outlet on your tent? if its 6" you need a 6" fan if 4" then a 4" fan.
I'd run a passive exhaust. This means hook up an exhaust fan to the outlet up toward the top of the tent.
Just leave the inlet near the bottom of the tent open allowing the air to just get pulled in naturally by the exhaust fan. Only use those 2 tent openings. Close off all other openings.
You can hook the fan up on the outside of the tent to save space if stealth isnt an issue and since you said you dont require a carbon filter, I'll assume this to be the case.
You could get away with less than 50cfm fan in that small of a tent. Heres a link for a 6" 240cfm free air fan. It will be more like 100 cfm once installed in the tent, but still far more than you require.
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Thanks for the tips! The tent has a 4” hole.

Would a “ipower 4” 190 cfm incline fan” be enough?

Would just the fan be fine without the carbon filter? I want to buy just the fan & just Incase I do want a carbon filter, I always have the option to get one because the fan supports it.
 

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Kerovan

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Northern lights vegged for 6 weeks may end up 4+ ft tall before they are finished. Better be careful in that short tent you have.
 
Kerovan

Kerovan

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In a 2x4 tent 190cfm is more than enough. And yes, you do need an exhaust. LED's put out a lot of heat and will bake your plants if they are really 300. What brand lights are they?

What exact models are your lights?
 
HydroRed

HydroRed

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Theproxxx said:
Thanks for the tips! The tent has a 4” hole.

Would a “ipower 4” 190 cfm incline fan” be enough?

Would just the fan be fine without the carbon filter? I want to buy just the fan & just Incase I do want a carbon filter, I always have the option to get one because the fan supports it.
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Thats more than enough and will support a carbon filter if/when you choose to use one.
 
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