Best 6" Inline Booster Fan?

pazuzu420

pazuzu420

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Need to purchase a 6in inline Booster fan, not a regular inline. I am looking for quality, decent sounds level, then price. I've compared a few and it seems the ones without the cord are cheaper, but if you want to add a cord you need another relay?, regulator?. The ones with cords have them already it seems.
I've been leaning towards a active air by hydrofarm, it seems to have more fan blades, studier construction.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Hydrofarm-Active-Air-188-CFM-INLINE-DUCT-BOOSTER-6-FAN-/180647833012?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a0f732db4
Is there anyone out there using this fan? Input appreciated.
 
NEVER OUTGUNNED

NEVER OUTGUNNED

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hydrofarm fans are great for 40 bucks. good power for ventilation and exhaust for smaller wattage bulbs. but if u lay them flat they rub against the wall of the fan making a wired sounds, you have to anglke it to stop this.
 
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sk8disgruntled

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pazuzu420 said:
Need to purchase a 6in inline Booster fan, not a regular inline. I am looking for quality, decent sounds level, then price. I've compared a few and it seems the ones without the cord are cheaper, but if you want to add a cord you need another relay?, regulator?. The ones with cords have them already it seems.
I've been leaning towards a active air by hydrofarm, it seems to have more fan blades, studier construction.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Hydrofarm-Active-Air-188-CFM-INLINE-DUCT-BOOSTER-6-FAN-/180647833012?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a0f732db4
Is there anyone out there using this fan? Input appreciated.
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looks just like my booster fan. ive had mine for a couple years now so sometimes it rattles a bit. it was whisper quiet until recently though. mine is silver not sure of the brand but it looks identical besides the color. cost me about 30 bucks.
 
Gastanker

Gastanker

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We need more of these tests :)
[video=youtube;fYbLub3Iw2c]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYbLub3Iw2c[/video]
 
EvlMunkee

EvlMunkee

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pazuzu420 said:
Have to watch that fine print 160 CFM free air flow, 250 Boosted air flow...
Thanks for the link, Are they pretty loud? Not to concerned just noise concious
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Seems like a lot of money for adding a cord.
I have two from this guy
http://cgi.ebay.com/6-Inch-Inline-Duct-Fan-240-CFM-/360353264929?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53e6ba7521

a 6" and a 8". The 6" is 240cfm FREE AIR. You have to connect a cord ...any 2 wire lamp cord as it is pretty low amps.
The 8" really moves quite a bit of air. It is rated @380 cfm free air and is only 33.95.
I have it adapted to a 6" duct. It makes a bit of noise but I have it as close to the outlet as possible. The more you back it up, the more quiet it will be (but less powerful).
:peace:
 
pazuzu420

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EvlMunkee

EvlMunkee

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pazuzu420 said:
EvlMunkee said:
Seems like a lot of money for adding a cord.
I have two from this guy
http://cgi.ebay.com/6-Inch-Inline-Duct-Fan-240-CFM-/360353264929?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53e6ba7521

Wow! You just suggested a vendor that recently ripped me off as they never filled my order. When did you order these? I wonder if it is before the business went downhill. I've been posting about my experiences with this company in the grow room design section.
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really? I have bought from him twice with no problem yet. First time was last year about June and again a couple of weeks ago. Sorry about your experience.
If I was you I definitely wouldn't buy from him (as if I had to tell you that) but there are others with similar prices online.
I have only had a bad experience with one vendor on Ebay and that was because he didn't know how to address a package to the US.
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pazuzu420

pazuzu420

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It seems the complaints I have been reading about the company are rather recent but with the economy the way it is it is no surprise to me to see a company in financial distress. People die, business fail, warehouses burn down, ect....
Who knows, I am just hoping for a positive outcome.
 
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