there are many threads about odor control but one thing that is often overlooked is sound control. sound from buzzing ballasts, inline fans, wall-mounted fans, hydro pumps and/or many other things could be a contributing factor to someone finding out about your secret garden. worst part is that you wouldnt even know that they know! so if anyone has any ideas for sound control post them on here...

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one thing i have had recent problems with was an inline fan that shakes or vibrates. this can cause hoses connected to your lights to shake loose or even rip, eventually causing an air leak which will defeat the purpose of having an air cooled system. it can also cause loud vibrations which is the reason i created a housing for the fan;


this is pretty much what it will look like when it is done. the bungees help reduce the sound by 200% so if you can hang it you will be much happier.

first start by measuring the fans height and add an inch or two then cut the wood for the box. if you are using 6" hose then cut a hole on two of the boards that are 7" in diameter, these boards will be the end boards.

next set the fan on one of the boards and mark where the holes are on it, then drill them and mount the fan to the board (do it now, makes it much easier).

once you have done all of above go ahead and connect the hoses.

also you need to cut or drill a "V" in the side of the board where you want the power cord to go through.

after that you can go ahead and put together the last couple sides and you have a brand new silencer box for your inline fan.

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Due to my location, I'm lucky enough not to have to worry about sound issues... But, I had to see this post!

Bad-Ass suggestion!

I would have never thought to suspend it like you did!

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Thnx for the response ReddiWhip..

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my fridge freezer hums louder than my grow room ;o)

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great thread,cant understand why it only got a couple of replies, iv just got my new 6' inline and it sounds like a fucking jet , thought i had every angle covered but this noise could fuck my grow op , i need to sort the noise as me and the gf sleep right next to the room....

I have a 6" inline that moves 435 cfm. It was pretty loud until I hooked it up to my carbon filter and all all the ducting. That did wonders for the sound on its own. Probably not much help, but you should remember that in an apartment, there is no insulation on the inner walls separating rooms. However, there is insulation in the walls that separate the different apartments in order to cut down on noise, so it's probably not as loud as you think it is next door.

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Thanks for the thread. I just got my 6" inline fan and it seemed really loud when it fired up. I am going to try the box idea.

hey hedgehunter try the box it will work rather well.. you can also add insulation to the inside of the box to help reduce noise. i also live in an apartment and sleep right next to my room>>>>>>>>>


thnx for the response Kenbud.

JohnnyPotSeed\... as i said i think it is an issue overlooked by some growers and it could be resolved as easy as this housing..

if anyone has any other ideas too reduce sound feel free too post...

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There is always that egg-crate foam mattress padding too. You can easily line the adjoining wall with it for cheap. Disperses the sound waves, preventing penetration through the walls.

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