Inline Fan Decisions - Advice appreciated.

Hey everyone, its my first grow & im new to the indoor scene although im trying to make a decision between these 3 fans ive found, i just need some advice due to being quite limited with inline fans where i live.

So i found a few fans, some of the inlines i found cudnt push up to 300 Pa & they cost more than the better competitors i will show below.

I have My 600watt with my Super Sun 2 in a 3x3x6.5 & i might use a carbon filter although smell isnt a very big issue where im going to be staying.

Fans : All 6" & based on max Static Pressure ( Pa )

HIT Series Inline : 275 cfm at 0 Pa , 0 Cfm at 350 Pa ( 90 $ Fan : 70 $ Speed controller ) Confirmed the speed controller has 8 settings

Xpelair XID 150 : 360 CFM at 0 Pa , 0 Cfm at 300 Pa ( 150 $ Fan : 100 $ Speed controller ) Confirmed the speed controller has 5 settings

Ox tube fan 150 : 315 Cfm at 0 Pa , 0 Cfm at 348 Pa ( Price : 100 $ Fan : 40 $ Speed controller) Confirmed the speed controller has 3 settings.

From the specifications ive explained plz correct me if im wrong, i know the fans still operate at something like 0.0075 cfm at their max Pa although it is necessary to describe these figures ? I just described them at 0 cfm at max Pa or is max Pa and cfm all that matter ?

HIT 150 : http://www.hydor.com.au/images/pdf/HIT.pdf Speed Controller for HIT ( REB2.5N Controller ) : http://www.solerandpalau.co.uk/docs/catalogo_general/en_665_674_acces_electrics_fid3257.pdf

XID 150 : http://www.dealec.co.uk/acatalog/pdf/xpelair/xpxid.pdf Speed Controller : http://www.qssupplies.co.uk/bathroom-furniture-shower-taps/67065.htm

Ox Fan 150 :
Link international Specification Data : http://www.ox-fan.com/Uploads/Products/decc1ae71c797cec_WY7XR.pdf
Picture Local specification Data ( No Speed controller Specs ) :


As for the Ox fan, i was wondering if its from the international supplier because i looked up the specs and all of them are identical except the RPM speed & Decibels. The rpm low setting is higher than the rpm on High setting but that might just be a writing error.

So which one would you peeps think is the best :) :?:

Advice will be appreciated, thank you all , much respect!

peace :peace: :)
 

psilocybindude

Well-Known Member
More CFM is always better when it comes to setting up a ventilation system but in the case of a tent as small as yours its not gonna matter very much any of those centrifugal fans should be able to ventilate that tent very quickly even with a carbon filter installed...
 
Thanx psilocybindude & Muffy

I was considering the more cfm option but i just thought about the static pressures seeing as i am going to lose cfm but maybe i wont lose as much using one that can handle more static pressure.

From my basic knowledge which i could be completely wrong, i see them making up for each other with their diff static pressures and cfms.

Muffy thats another good thing to look at, i will definately be finding out the warranty's before purchase.

If you see the ox fan international spec sheet you'll see it was airflow(m3h) ratings, High is 533 m3h ( 315cfm ) , low is 400 m3h ( 235 cfm ) now there's another air flow rating that isnt on the air flow graph and it states 720 m3h ( 420 cfm ). Although i see now it states different voltage , frequency & capacitor.

Guess im going to struggle my ass off getting more specs from these guys.

Thank you again ! Peace !
 

psilocybindude

Well-Known Member
With such a small tent man there is really no need to fret as long as you go with a fan that can move a decent bit of air you are not going to have problems, as far as the warranty goes i wouldn't be to concerned these fans have a very simple design and as long as they are well lubricated I'm pretty sure they will last for years and years.
 

kratos015

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Normally I'd say go with the biggest one, but if you're only using one 600 watt the 310 CFM will be just fine. Put the $50 to use elsewhere imo.
 
Once again thank you psilocybindude, i agree with what you saying end of the day for the price im paying compared to the other two its definately worth it & it should last as long as its well lubricated like you say :)

Thank you too kratos, finally made up my mind, will be going for the 310 cfm & using that extra cash where it will be needed ! peace and thanx !
 
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