Wow, those are expensive and noisy too at 37 dBa. You don't usually need that high of a CFM.
My canopy is a fully enclosed 60"x18"x16" so is about 11 cubic feet of air space. The two Vantec Stealth fans are rated at 53 CFM each so I get 10 complete air changes pre minute at only 28 dBa which is more than sufficient for my MH lights. The Stealths are $14 apiece at Newegg.com and the variable voltage DC power supply which is large enough to power up to 4 fans was $5 at Harbor Freight but anbe found at Wal Mart, Radio Shack, Frys electronics or any electronics vendor for less than $10-$15. So $45 or less including shipping and tax for two variable speed 4" fans complete and much quieter.
The molex connector on the power supply means you can just plug those fans right in to it, chain them together you're good to go. No need for cutting wires, soldering, electrical tape, nothing. Everything here should just plug right in together
The molex connector on the power supply means you can just plug those fans right in to it, chain them together you're good to go. No need for cutting wires, soldering, electrical tape, nothing. Everything here should just plug right in together
Sweet!! I love easy! These will probably be fine for me since I'm using about 6-8 T5 bulbs. I don't really have a heat issue I just want to make sure to move the moisture out of my hood as much as possible to minimize water damage over time.
Make sure you get a variable voltage DC power supply so you can fine tune the fan speed and noise, much better than constant speed. You will find in winter months you can slow them down by switching to 10.5 or even 9v and it cust down on evaporation and the heater kicking on to compensate for overcooling. I paid $5 at Harbor Freight but have seen them for less that $10 at Wal Mart and other places, some have molex connectors but its no big deal if they don't, its only two wires to cut and twist, butt splice or solder together.
Wow, those are expensive and noisy too at 37 dBa. You don't usually need that high of a CFM.
My canopy is a fully enclosed 60"x18"x16" so is about 11 cubic feet of air space. The two Vantec Stealth fans are rated at 53 CFM each so I get 10 complete air changes pre minute at only 28 dBa which is more than sufficient for my MH lights. The Stealths are $14 apiece at Newegg.com and the variable voltage DC power supply which is large enough to power up to 4 fans was $5 at Harbor Freight but anbe found at Wal Mart, Radio Shack, Frys electronics or any electronics vendor for less than $10-$15. So $45 or less including shipping and tax for two variable speed 4" fans complete and much quieter.
Great post AZDesertRat!!! Everything I needed. Thanks.
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