Reddit reviews iPower GLFANXINL6FILT6MD25C 6 Inch 442 CFM Inline Fan with 6" Carbon Filter 25 Feet Ducting Combo for Grow Tent Ventilation, Silver
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I installed this in my 3 seasons room this year. It's not the prettiest, but I mounted the inline fan outside underneath the overhang of my roof so it won't get wet. I ran ducting into the room and attached the filter to it. The fan is rated at 442 CFM, so it moves quite a bit of air. So far it's been amazing. No smell leaks into my house any more, and the room doesn't get too smokey since it also acts as an exhaust fan.
I actually didn't tally up the cost as that wasn't really of a concern to me, but I'll try my best to provide links to the things I bought for this. Feel free to add it up for me!
I also bought various tools, like crimpers, Dremel kit, drill, etc, but I don't consider those to be project-specific as I'll have them for the foreseeable future. Let me know if there's anything you see that you think I missed!
Would this combo set up be everything I needed for the inline fan, filter, duct etc. to work with my lighting?
Also, one more thing - I have had one seed between a few damp paper towels and two paper plates. I started that last night at 8pm CST, and still no signs of any sprout showing or any reaction. I have it now soaking in a bit of water. I understand that most of the time you want to soak the seed for 24 hours, but since it was in between the damp paper towels - how long should I let it soak? Or should I just go ahead and plant the seed in the pot? Again much thank you's in advance.
If you want a list of materials you'll need, go on Google Maps and find your local hydroponics store. Any clerk at those stores will help you out. They will also help you understand the basics of a set up.
The real necessities of an indoor grow are:
A grow tent (I prefer Gorilla Grow )
A grow light (I prefer California LightWorks )
An inline ventilation system with carbon filter Link for example.
Then there are optional appliances like an indoor air conditioner or an air filter.
This completes the "set-up".
Then you have to decide what kind of grow you're planning - Soil, Coconut husk, water culturing. Typical gardening uses soil and it's what most people are used to. So unless you already understand the other stuff, start with soil.
For soil, you'll want fabric 5-gal pots with plastic drip pans underneath.
It's also recommended to get some sort of support for the plants - either a SCROG net, or a tomato cage (I prefer cages for mobility).
So you fill the fabric pots with soil, put it in your set-up grow tent. Now you need to get seeds going. There are tons of youtube videos showing this, you can google them.
That's really it. You can add nutrients to the soil, but most soil has base nutrients in it already. You really won't need to add much, and if you're not adding much; you won't need to flush really either.
Just watch the pH of you water. Cannabis likes a lower pH (around 5.8 to 6.3). You can get a cheap pH meter, but they need to be cared for. Store the probe in the storage solution and calibrate often. Hannah or Blue Labs are what I'm used to using. When you buffer the pH of a solution, remember the free h ions follow an "S" curve. What this means is adding a drop of pH down when you measure 10.1 may not move that down far (like to 10.0). But if you add a drop of pH down when you measure 7.2, it may drop much faster (like to 4.5).
iPower GLFANXINL6FILT6MD25C 6Inch High CFM Inline Exhausting Fan & Carbon Air Filter w/1050+ IAV Australia Virgin Charcoal,Pre-Filter Included,Reversible Flange & 25Feet Ducting w/2Clamps Combo https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DIIPTHA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_R339ybXV2D584
Probably be able to get a way with a 4" fan/filter if it's not too hot in there
I bought this set up here iPower GLFANXINL6FILT6MD25C
I also have one small intake fan in the port on the bottom and I am exhausting out the port on top of the tent out my grow room window.
Do you notice how the tube florescent on the right hand side of this image Imgur looks like it comes out of the tent I meant to do that, reason being is when I have the exhaust running even at half speed the negative pressure sucks in the slack in the tent walls decreasing my grow area. With the light jammed in there the negative pressure cant suck the walls in.
It was either this or spend more money on a bigger intake fan.
 
This set up utilizing the negative pressure makes it real easy to regulate your RH and Ambient temps.
I have no problem keeping my RH at a steady 40% and my AT @ 72-78 Fahrenheit, the only bitch was hanging the damn thing!
I have something like this
iPower 6 Inch 442 CFM Inline Fan, with 6 Inch Carbon Filter and 25 feet duct combo, 2 clamps included, grow tent ventilation system https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DIIPTHA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_86EGzbRJKFNEW
I could always take the filter off and mount the pipe on the ceiling and run it out the basement window?
If you look at the last 2 images here, you can see my filter and setup here http://imgur.com/a/TUFMf
This is the exact fan/filter that I got http://www.amazon.com/iPower-GLFANXINL6FILT6MD25C-6-Inch-25-Feet-Ducting/dp/B00DIIPTHA/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1450463821&sr=8-5&keywords=carbon+filter+6%22
Also added a fan controller so it wasnt running at 100% all the time http://www.amazon.com/Hydrobuilder-HBVFSC-Variable-Speed-Controller/dp/B00BLOSG7I/ref=pd_sim_86_80?ie=UTF8&dpID=41idj0MShKL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0FBPXDHCDMHF1K8SQ2AR
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.
Yes, it's illegal to distill alcohol for personal consumption; owning a still is not illegal. The reason I bring the Kingston court case up is because it is treated in much the same way as possession of cannabis in most areas - the courts at large don't care unless you're selling, hence it being an outdated law.
As for home grows being restricted in Colorado - of course they are, that's how the law was written; stating that it's restricted because it's not safe but that renters require permission whereas homeowners do not is arguing false cause. It's basically the same argument for having pets in a rental - some areas allow it by law, some do not (at least in the US); in addition it also give added 'protection' for landlords who are victimized by illegal grow ops. But that's the US and this is Canada.
The reason for flagging illegal grow ops is obvious; if you don't have to worry about living in a place, chances are you don't worry about spreading dirt, water and everything else around, hacking up the wiring and causing a mess. A future buyer has a right to know if there may be water damage or potential future mold issues due to this.
What you're not seeing -again- is the thousands of Canadians who already grow their own and you'd never be the wiser to it. You talk about Colorado having all the "best" equipment for growing, which is completely false. Spend 5 minutes searching the yellowpages of your city and I guarantee you that you will find a Hydroponics center if your city is larger than 50 000 people.
Even still, the Internet brings the very best equipment right to your doorstep and totally private unless a warrant is issued for your financials.
less than 5 minutes on Amazon
http://www.amazon.ca/Aviditi-PTU-70-Reflective-Hydroponic-35-Inch/dp/B008B8BQRE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1406428720&sr=8-2&keywords=grow+tent
http://www.amazon.ca/Hydrofarm-FLCDG125D-125-Watt-Compact-Fluorescent/dp/B001UV6P9I/ref=pd_sim_hi_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=01MWGNJ2TFW85VJ0Z10A
http://www.amazon.ca/iPower-GLFANXINL6FILT6MD25C-6-Inch-25-Feet-Ducting/dp/B00DIIPTHA/ref=pd_sim_hi_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=1TK5SZXH60ZRC8HKJ9FH
http://www.amazon.ca/General-GH4120-Hydroponics-WaterFarm-Complete/dp/B001ID8CMG/ref=sr_1_1?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1406428847&sr=1-1&keywords=hydroponics
http://www.amazon.ca/FloraNova-7-4-10-One-part-Nutrient-quart/dp/B00KERVR9C/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1406428887&sr=8-5&keywords=hydroponic+nutrients
Combine all of the above with a GFCI outlet and a surge protected power bar and you're all set up to grow with an extremely low risk of water damage or fire. Add a basic small dehumidifier and zero mold. The argument against it due to risk of property damage is silly. You could make the same argument against house plants or home aquariums, try taking away either of those.
Finally, why should we let people grow their own?
Because, if we don't we create yet another class of criminal; Allowing 4-6 plants per adult for personal use is the best way to avoid further criminalizing people - people will do it either way, the surest way to increase risk is to force it underground. If you stomp on people's ability to do for themselves instead of regulating it, bad things happen.