My P.C Stealth Grow Box
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specialkayme
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they have a whole bunch of computer fans. Just about everything you need, most with db ratings too.
they have a whole bunch of computer fans. Just about everything you need, most with db ratings too.
coolman1a
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Hey guys how would i be able to control the 3 speeds of this fan if I hook it up to a 12V adapter? Buy the Antec TriCool 80mm LED Fan - Blue and other Computer fans & heatsinks at circuitcity.com
propcannibis
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sweet grow, im wanna do an indoor set up but moms only lets me grow in my window. ima have to try this
FTGMan
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yea it wrks pretty good i wish i had a mom that would let me grow im doing this by secret lol
specialkayme
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I suddenly got a flashback from middle school .....
anyway, to answer your question about controling speeds, if you go to Best Buy and purchase a Unversal AC Adapter you can control the speeds. The device plugs into the wall, and has several different accesories that can work on nearly all MP3s, CD Players, Cordless Phones, ect. Just cut off the end and attach it like you would with a phone charger. The device (being that it is universal) usually has several different voltage settings (12v, 9v, 6v, 3v, 1.5v, and off). Set it to 12v for full power, or dial it down as needed. Hope that helps.
anyway, to answer your question about controling speeds, if you go to Best Buy and purchase a Unversal AC Adapter you can control the speeds. The device plugs into the wall, and has several different accesories that can work on nearly all MP3s, CD Players, Cordless Phones, ect. Just cut off the end and attach it like you would with a phone charger. The device (being that it is universal) usually has several different voltage settings (12v, 9v, 6v, 3v, 1.5v, and off). Set it to 12v for full power, or dial it down as needed. Hope that helps.
coolman1a
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Yea it does, thanks
joesalamon
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I got my exhaust fans wired together and my intake fans wired together.... Since mine are some random old AC adapters they are not meant for it....
Each time your adding another fan its gonna cut down the power I believe. So therefore the more you have on one AC the slower the will go... I think?
Also for fan nnoise level when you buy one look for lower dB(a)... The lower that is the less noise they will produce.. Usually the more quite ones are more expensive... better barrings im assuming. Mine are around 20 dB and the exhaust ones are nearly silent with the carbon filter on and the intake are only noticeable if the door is open and your looking for the sound. Also look for higher CFM, cubic feet per minute moved... The higher that is the more powerfull and more air will be getting in and out of your case or area.
Hope that helps.
Each time your adding another fan its gonna cut down the power I believe. So therefore the more you have on one AC the slower the will go... I think?
Also for fan nnoise level when you buy one look for lower dB(a)... The lower that is the less noise they will produce.. Usually the more quite ones are more expensive... better barrings im assuming. Mine are around 20 dB and the exhaust ones are nearly silent with the carbon filter on and the intake are only noticeable if the door is open and your looking for the sound. Also look for higher CFM, cubic feet per minute moved... The higher that is the more powerfull and more air will be getting in and out of your case or area.
Hope that helps.
joesalamon
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No it doesnt matter, you just reverse which way you put the fan in. I just did mine that way because eventually I want to put them on a switch so that I can control the speed and have each set differently.
FTGMan
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i have my intake and Exhaust on diffrent adapters so the speed will be at the highest
defeatedtea
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@FTGMAN
this looks pretty sweet,
i'm a complete noob though, besides the tower what other materials do you need for this type of setup?
i.e soil, lights.
and would i be able to go to like OSH or homedepot to get this stuff
again i'm a complete noob.
but yeah great work!!
thanks again.
this looks pretty sweet,
i'm a complete noob though, besides the tower what other materials do you need for this type of setup?
i.e soil, lights.
and would i be able to go to like OSH or homedepot to get this stuff
again i'm a complete noob.
but yeah great work!!
thanks again.
joesalamon
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You can definitely get all of the materials at Home Depot. All you need to grow is some light sockets and bulbs and your soil. It just depends on how well you want to treat them and with what quality you do it with.
joesalamon
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No idea on your strain but you might want to start tying your plant down... Your case looks smaller then mine. Just a thought if you have not considered. You can definitly get more bud sites this way... which = more yield