Reddit reviews iPower GLFANXCONTROL Exhaust Variable Speed Adjuster for Duct Inline Fan Vent Blower, HVAC Controls, 350W, Black

Something like this

It will allow you to adjust the speed of your fan. A 192cfm fan on full blast might rip apart a 2x2 tent on full blast. Sometimes they cause the fan to hum, but ive yet to encounter that happening. Alternatively, you can use a transformer to regulate fan speed without any hum, but they START at $100.

I have a 2x2 tent and a Can Fan S-400, which was what my hydro shop recommended when I was getting started. There are no doubt cheaper 4" fans on Amazon, but it seems very well made and has a 5 year warranty. I also have a Vivosun 4" fan, which I run freestanding with an extra carbon filter attached to scrub the air during harvest. It works, and isn't especially noisy, but feels very cheaply made.

I've heard people say that a 6" fan turned way down can quietly move a lot of air, but haven't tried it, and a 6" fan on full speed could suck in the tent walls too much or even tear them. (I get pretty strong negative pressure with my 4" fan on full!)

I haven't used any fans with an integrated speed controller, but the external fan speed controllers that actually reduce voltage are vastly superior to the cheap ones that just rapidly flip power on and off -- depending on the fan motor type, the latter can damage the motor or produce loud buzzing as you slow it down past a certain point. When I tried one with mine, anything below 80% or so started buzzing. The better controllers cost a bit more ($70 vs. $15), but since it's actual industrial equipment it should have good resale value.

My tent is in my home office and I don't find the noise problematic, if that helps.

For a 2x2 tent, it's probably more effective to control humidity in the surrounding room, rather than putting a dehumidifier in the tent.

Thanks - I know it's higher CFM than I need. I have a [variable speed fan control] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0714FFG4F/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1); maybe I'll be OK running this fan on low?

Welcome to growing your own weed. It's the best hobby ever. Thanks for doing some research before asking questions. Let's look at your questions:

> Will this setup let out any smell from the tent?

You will have very minimal, but not absolutely undetectable smell outside the tent. I would expect no smell outside of your 6x12 room. When you open your tent during flower, there will be a strong pleasant fresh weed odor.

> If I had to go out of town for any reason, would the room still function fine with the door and window both closed for 2-3 days? (Assume I would need a dehumidifier and AC unit)

You should be A-OK for 3-4 days unattended with no special arrangements aside from watering before you leave. Yes, you should expect to need a dehumidifier and A/C unit. A window A/C is usually preferable to central air, because it keeps the air in the 6x12 room isolated from the air in the rest of the house.

> Would the setup be too noisy to have in the same room as my computer and spend multiple hours per day sitting next to?

With the fan/blower you linked, yes, it would be pretty noisy. I would suggest you upgrade to this 6" blower/filter and get the speed controller. It makes for smooth, quiet operation on reduced speed.

> Would my microphone (Blue Yeti if relevant) pick up on it?

If you get an oversized blower and run it on reduced speed, it should be quiet enough for you.

> Are the any health risks to myself or my pets by being in the same room as the exhaust for multiple hours per day?

None that we know of.

> The entire setup would likely share a wall outlet with my computer via a 5 outlet adapter, will there be any issues here? (There is another outlet in the room but would either stretch cords across the room or require stringing the cables up)

You need to watch your power budget for sure. You probably have one 15 or 20 amp circuit to that room, which limits you to 1800 or 2400 watts. Your grow tent will eat up 600 watts. A 5000 BTU window A/C uses another 600 watts. That leaves you with 600-1200 watts to run your computer. If you throw a dehumidifier in there, and everything starts running at once, you could start tripping breakers. I would suggest you find out what size circuit is feeding your room. It's going to be close.

> Would this tent height severely limit the number of different strains I could grow?

A taller tent is always better. Especially with the CMH light fixture, which likes a little extra room. If you can get a taller tent, then get it. That said, if your plant training is on point, you can make it work with any strain.

> I could clear off a roughly 2' x 2' area off my desk for trimming and such, will this suffice or will it be too messy?

Yes, you can trim at your desk 2x2 desk. It's a smelly process and the smell can linger for a couple days. If you do it with a fan in the window you can keep odor to a minimum.

> Is drying and curing inside of the tent a viable option to control smell? (Obviously not while I'm growing other plants)

Yes. Most indoor tent growers dry in the tent.

> I'm sure there's some things I'm forgetting right now, but based on my questions and concerns, is it worth getting into growing right now or should I look at getting a bigger space? Thank you for reading this far and for any advice you're able to give!

Growing is not for everyone, but if you have the disposition for it, it's a wonderful, wonderful hobby. If you buy weed regularly it will save you a ton of money. I think you should go for it.

Do you have a speed controller? They’re pretty cheap and make a huge difference. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0714FFG4F/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_3wDyDbXZEWQGY

This should do it. Set the fan itself to high, then use this to limit the speed:

https://www.amazon.com/iPower-Exhaust-Controller-Adjuster-Inline/dp/B0714FFG4F/