I see no concern with/without flanges, especially since the flange is on the output on the standard Hyper. If you have a duct pop off on the inlet, you did something very wrong in the first place. Since you did mention duct tape in ducting, I already know you’re confused - anyone who’s ever worked with ducting knows that duct tape is complete shit for ducting. Regardless, I have the Stealth model which has no flanges at all but since I know how to turn a screw driver, the ducting is going nowhere.
Regarding sound, dig deeper, the S-line is louder in every size. Plenty of videos showcase this fact.
Regarding power/CFM rating, I can’t find a 6” to 6” comparison unfortunately but consider that the CFM is rated lower for the 8” and 10” Hyper fans while it still manages to pull more pressure than the Vortex in every test I found. Perhaps it’s by virtue of design, the whole EC vs AC motor thing. AC motors have a considerable efficiency drop past their peak where EC fans have an almost flat efficiency curve. This likely explains why the Hyperfan takes a moment to “catch up” and beat out the Vortex fans in pressure pull comparisons.
Here’s a great video of the Vortex s-line being louder and weaker than a standard issue inline fan which is about half the price too
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Actually I have alot of experience with duct work & hvac in general and you're right, duct tape is shit compared to a duct clamp! However flanges do have an impact on proper securing, air movement and pressure, that's how I know you're extremely confused. I'm not confused in any way, if I was, I would have said I was and not have posted about something I have no idea about. That being said, not everyone will use only the side with the flange in their application! If they are going to need to use both intake and exhaust ports then there really is no benefit to having one flange. I'm happy that you know how to use a basic screwdriver to tighten things. Most people dont so kudos too you. I'm also not going to go by a video of a place that is going to sell a product that they are making money off of. Obviously they are going to say anything to sell that specific product. Also you're the one who seems to be a bit confused! Your saying outtake when its exhaust. You're talking about an 8" fan and a 10" fan when no one said anything about either. You're also showing a video side by side of a rebel fan. So really the confusion is on you.
You seem to have all of these valid points on inline fans that we are not talking about to begin with. We are talking about 6" fans and 6" fans only. Not 8" or 10" but for some reason your feeble mind keeps wanting to compare a 6" fan too 8 & 10 " fans. I dont care about what you think you know from what you have read. I'm telling you that we are talking about 6" fans. yet you're still trying to put all of your opinions that you have on 8 and 10" fans. Opinions are like assholes everyone's got one but the only thing they are usually good for is shit! But hey, what do I know? I only come from a family that has owned an engineering firm for a few decades. I also didnt go to school for engineering my self nor do I work in the trades. I've also not done any research or talked to people. I only have based what I'm saying on things I've read off of the internet, you know, because everything you read or see on the internet is valid and truthful. I also didnt buy two of those fans and plug them in and gage the noise level for my self! I didnt notice how quiet they both are compared to one of your queef'! You caught me, I'm actually a vendor for vortex fans and will do or say anything to have someone buy one of my fans.
Also you should probably read exactly what I wrote. I didnt even set the fan up to use in my space, somehow you got that misconstrued into me using duct tape to connect things . Although if you have no flange to properly secure something to the intake or exhaust ports I'm wondering what you would use, maybe you jizzed in your hand and used it for glue? From every video I've watched it seems like people are using duct tape to secure things to their intake or exhaust ports! You must have some type of nano jizz glue that you're using. Also, you stated you could not find any videos or info to do a side by side comparison yet you some how managed to contradict your self by saying from everything you have found the vortex fans are louder then any other fan you have info on. You make no fucking sense in the slightest bit, you say one thing then contradict your self and back peddle to another to try to make your point valid and seem like you know what you're talking about! The guy asked me for info on a fan that I bought two of and have plugged into to see if they are loud which they are not. He also asked me to send him some pictures and info which I did. I dont think he asked you for info on a product that you dont own nor have any fucking knowledge about. Then you want to chime in and put your half ass biased 2 cent uneducated knowledge into! You also sat there and contradicted what you wrote, I've already explained to you how and will not do so again. If you can not figure it out for your self then you really are a special kind of fucking moron. You might ask your self why I'm acting like this? Its because at one point or another you get sick of people chiming in on something they have no fucking idea what they are talking about. I've only been a member here for a few weeks but before I decided to join. I read this website for months. I did not realize how many people here have no idea what the fuck they are actually talking about but now I do!
I came here to learn how to grow better because i only did three runs over 10 years ago. I didnt have all the bells and whistles that I do now and wanted to talk to like minded people, to become the best cultivator I could possibly become for my self. I know I'll never be a grow master but I did want to learn as much as I could for me. I didnt come here to fight, or listen to nonsense or shit information. I dont know everything there is to know, nor do I act like I do, like alot of others. However if there is something that I do know. I'm going to help someone if they need it. I'm not going to give them info on what I think is right, I'm not going to throw my opinions out there because i want to seem like i know what I'm talking about for the fuck of it. If someone asks something that i know something about I'm going to tell them but I'm only going to tell them if it's the right thing regardless if they like the answer or not. I might not know alot about cultivation regardless of the time I've spent doing research. I'm a very smart person and if I can help someone I will.
Obviously you and I are going to agree to disagree! That's fine, it's not a big deal. Before you go blabbing your mouth just make sure you read and understand what someone is saying before you start running your goo catcher buy trying to act like you know what you're talking about. Especially if you're going to contradict your self. I know you have been here for a while and growing for a while and I respect that but that in no way fucking means you know everything. I've also noticed that here as well. I have been warned by some very established members. that there are a few people who think because they have been growing a few years that they somehow think they are some growing god and act like they know everything there is to know about everything, seems like you're one of them. Its false, so dont let your ego get in the way of things you dont know what you're saying or implying. I'm not going to apologize either as I've done nothing wrong. I'm also not going to go back and forth with you.
Next time, Insted of just jumping into the convo basically inadvertently accusing someone of being wrong, then saying they are confused. especially when you start talking about shit that we are not even talking about. Why dont you start with a "hey guys from what I've read or seen, this is what I think. I could be wrong but figured ide share to maybe learn as well" but no, you were so determined to put your two cents into a convo about fan sizes that we are not even talking about into the mix, just to try and make me look like I have no idea what I'm talking about, when I do, because you have more experience than me. I dont know everything there is to know and I'll admit that like I have, no problem!
I'm done with this here with you! I'm not going back and forth nor am I trying to fight. If you have something to say than just keep it too your self because I'm really not interested in hearing it.
I'm over it and hope you are as well. If in the future you want to talk and not come across as a condescending prick then let me know. I dont hold a grudge against people, especially people I share the same interests with. Who knows we could end up becoming best internet buds.
However if youre just going to have negative comments and let your ego get into the mix than save it. If you want to talk in the future I'm all for it homie. If however you are felling butt hurt and cant get over it and still feel the need to run your mouth. then slide into the pm' homie and when ever you want to come and pay a visit too Massachusetts and feel like you have something to say we can have a nice long conversation about it. Any time. I'll even burn a few with you after!
. My brain is overloaded with info and it's getting a bit overwhelming and hard to focus lol
