How do I slow my 6" fan down?

[Aksala]

I've heard people talk about voltage reducers ect...but what exactly do I need to buy and where can I get it?

My issue is the cold...I've got a couple heaters in my shed to keep stuff above 55f at all times..which is fine up til about freezing..but when it gets real cold...like...teens ect...it drops to low 40s.

So I'm thinking if I slow down how fast the air is being removed from my flower room....it will leave the air in the shed a little longer to keep it a little warmer...

I smoked two bowls about an hour ago back to back...so if my logic is flawed and reality says it won't make much of a difference...lemme know.

Shed is 10'x12'...flower room inside is only 5'x4'.....if I cut the fans power in half...what kind of difference would I expect?

Hoping atleast like 5f.......

 

[CannaBunkerMan]

Buy a thermostat, so that the fan is only on when it needs to be.

 

[PuReKnOwLeDgE]

This is the thermostat control, this would be better then a speed controller for your situation.


http://www.bghydro.com/BGH/itemdesc.asp?ic=AACTH1&eq=&Tp=

 

[WelderDan]

http://shop.simplyhydro.com/iGS-Plug-In-Manual-Variable-Speed-Control-model-iGS-070_p_2148.html

http://www.amazon.com/Suncourt-VS100-Variable-Speed-Control/dp/B004JYM2ZY

Your idea is more or less correct. Venting less air will allow the heat to build up more. You can also use a thermostat for more precise control

http://www.nextag.com/fan-thermostat/shop-html

 

[F. Dupp]

I use one of these-http://www.hydroponics.net/i/132531

People will tell you that you shouldnt slow your fan down and that it will wreck the fan. I do it anyways and have never had a problem. Then again I dont really care if my fan only lasts 4 years instead of 5.

 

[DiscoBiscuit]

I've read the same. I run a Hydrofarm (Active Air) blower on a Dial-A-Temp rheostat. Other than the slightest hum, it's been going 24/7 for three years.

I think it's important to match the fan motor type to the controller type where applicable.

 

[OGShush]

I had this lamp and it had an extension cord that it plugged into with a dimmer switch. Any reason something like that wouldn't work?

 

[Aksala]

I don't need a thermostat....the 6" fan is an inline vortex fan for keeping my neighbors from smelling my hobby....the fan stays on at all times....

I just wanna turn my fan down...

That little thing is awesome though pure..

For someone like me who hasn't a clue about electronics...

 

[Aksala]

OK cool those links are exactly what I had in mind..thanks guys...

 

[DiscoBiscuit]

The thermostat stops only long enough to maintain heat. If the fan isn't running, you're not spewing smell. Air has to go through the filter to exit the grow area. No fan, no air flow - no smell.

A speed controller would slow exhaust. Whether it's enough to maintain the necessary temps is worth a shot. harborfreight.com has em for less than $20.

 

[Granger2]

In the Vortex literature it says that Vortex fans are speed controllable. There shouldn't be a problem with slowing down a vortex, which has a 10 year warranty. Some centrifugals are speed controllable and others are not.

Just don't do it with a light dimmer. I use to use light dimmers till I read that they are unsafe for a centrifugal fan. I replaced them with a speed controller. Good luck. -granger

 

[Aksala]

Dunno what kinda strains yer running but if I turn off my filter fan for more than 10 minutes you can smell it when you hit the steps to the shed...

Just can't risk having it off...residential area..houses waaaay too close together...

 

[gopot]

id go with the thermostat its just to risky turning off the fans on smelly plants like mine.

 

[CannaBunkerMan]

Just don't do it with a light dimmer. I use to use light dimmers till I read that they are unsafe for a centrifugal fan. I replaced them with a speed controller. Good luck. -granger

There are 2 different kinds of dimmer switches. The kind you want is a "solid state dimmer/attentuator". The normal kind at HD is NOT solid state. Get them online.

id go with the thermostat its just to risky turning off the fans on smelly plants like mine.

A thermostat will completely shut down the fan when the target temp is reached. Don't you mean a dimmer?

 

[BabyHuey]

It can be a little tricky growing in sheds.

I would simply reroute my exhaust back into the
building/shed for heat while maintaining full
air flow through your filter.Do minimal air exchange with
separate fan to control co2 and humidity levels.
While it will require some tweaking to get just right
this should reduce your electrical usage for heat and
make it easier to maintain temps.

My

 

[Aksala]

It can be a little tricky growing in sheds.

I would simply reroute my exhaust back into the
building/shed for heat while maintaining full
air flow through your filter.Do minimal air exchange with
separate fan to control co2 and humidity levels.
While it will require some tweaking to get just right
this should reduce your electrical usage for heat and
make it easier to maintain temps.

My

That's actually a pretty cool idea...just have it set up so I can just reconnect a duct to reroute the air back to the shed...

Connect in winter...disconnect in summer...