Vortex S-Line

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mikejones024

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• Nov 30, 2014

• #1

I'm having trouble finding a definitive answer on a speed controller that will work with the Vortex S-Line. I keep hearing that if you use the a speed controller the fan will start to hum. I'm looking for the most silent fan I can find. The girls are starting to stank.

 

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BxHaZe87

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• Nov 30, 2014

• #2

i use this fan and carbon filter-http://www.amazon.com/VenTech-Hydroponic-Inline-Carbon-Control/dp/B0051HDECS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1412207949&sr=8-3&keywords=6%22+carbon+filter

and this speed control-http://www.ebay.com/itm/VenTech-Variable-Dial-Router-Fan-Speed-Controller-for-Duct-and-Inline-Fans-/171152970422

havnt had any smell and the fan is alot quieter then most other fans ive seen.

 

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mikejones024

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• Nov 30, 2014

• #3

Thanks man!

 

BxHaZe87

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• Nov 30, 2014

• #4

np Bud

 

Big Trees

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• Nov 30, 2014

• #5

I have a sunleaves windtunnel and all you can hear is air movement. Buy a variac for speed control (a normal speed controller is only compatible with certain fans and if your fan isn't compatible, it is very bad for the fan).

 

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mikejones024

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• Nov 30, 2014

• #6

@Big Trees do you have a speed controller on your fan?

 

Big Trees

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• Nov 30, 2014

• #7

mikejones024 said:

@Big Trees do you have a speed controller on your fan?

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I use a 3amp variac which lowers the voltage hence lowering the speed of the fan, On half power you can't hear a thing at all. A normal speed controller usually makes the fan hum based on the motor. I would give you more info on it but I completely forgot everything I researched when buying this stuff over a year ago lol.

 

BxHaZe87

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• Nov 30, 2014

• #8

my fan makes no hum with the speed controller. thank goodness...

 

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adower

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• Nov 30, 2014

• #9

Get a variac speed controller and muffler for your fan.

 

Big Trees

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• Nov 30, 2014

• #10

When I had a CAP valueline fan, the speed controller made it hum like a bitch. It all depends on the motor, but you'll be safe with a variac either way, if price is no object. You can also build a box to put the fan in to reduce noise.

 

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mikejones024

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• Nov 30, 2014

• #11

Thanks for all the great info guys!