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Haha i just started running a hydrobay 4x8 a month ago. Was pleased with quality for sure. Ofc, i ripped a zipper today, my own fault really, im not near gentle on it
Id never consider a gorilla tent new, its insane $ and would build a room for cheaper.
Gorilla are certainly good quality but the height is its key benefit/appeal
The best light blocking tent Ive gotten was also the cheapest and best built as far as fabric and design was a milliard.
Just ordered the milliard 50x50 from Amazon along with 2 lasko clip fans, 15" Honeywell fan to blow upwards between the pots, and some other tent accessories ( light hooks, thermometer/hygrometer, timer, ph meter, ppm meter, and ph up/down)Nice heads-up on the milliard. I almost wen that route. Next time.
You can use rtv or roof tar and smear it in the holes.. its why i dont buy expensive tents.. its too easy to fix cheap onesYeah it's kind of impossible to not have light leaks from what I see. How can I fix the leaks? Forsay pin holes, can I just put like aluminum furnace tape over the holes from the inside? Sorry guys for so many noob questions I could probably just dig a little further in the forum to find my answers.
Dont buy a speed controller for a tentJust ordered the milliard 50x50 from Amazon along with 2 lasko clip fans, 15" Honeywell fan to blow upwards between the pots, and some other tent accessories ( light hooks, thermometer/hygrometer, timer, ph meter, ppm meter, and ph up/down)
Any recommendations for a 6" inline fan and carbon filter that's speed adjustable?
Recommendations on 600w mh and 600w hps bulbs? Good company?
Dont buy a speed controller for a tent
Could you explain this? It's the first time I have heard to "not" buy one. ThanxDont buy a speed controller for a tent
Could you explain this? It's the first time I have heard to "not" buy one. Thanx
Reasons to buy one.
1.) Fan doesn't need to run at %100 all the time.
2.) Once dialed in the fan will draw less electricity.
3.) Will run quieter.
4.)If not exposed to heat above manufacturers recommended maximum. The lower speed should improve fan life (assuming your fan controller is good)
5.) Helps control negative pressure (for smell control, efficient air cycling or just to keep from imploding your tent).
6.) Helps control humidity spikes during lights out if the controller can slow to idle during the night period.
Maybe he said don't get one because
1.) If it's in the home. The house air would be regulated. While the tent would draw from that home air also expelling air into it.
2.) Or because people buy bad/cheap/low quality controllers ruining their fans.
Plants like fresh air enriched with co2 all the time... why slow the air flow down. And at full blast i know you can run an open bulb 1k in a 4x4 tent with a 400cfm no problems.I'd like to hear this.
Thats why i like them at full blast... to get the most negative pressure possible... then run the room like a lung with dehumidifierI'm also curious why GT suggests no speed controller. Personally, I like to have them for my tents so I can get the negative pressure where I like it. If my fans were only on/off, I'd have to open way too many vents to balance the pressure properly.
@Gettnpacksin - of cousre Phresh and Can-Fan make a good filter, but they're really pricey.
Apollo makes a 6" fan with variable speed controller. Just checked amazon and it's $69. I have several of them and I'm happy with their performance. I also started using Vivosun charcoal filters. Tried them out on a recommendation from a friend. Also on amazon and you can get a 6" for just over $60. I'm thrilled with their performance; I honestly can't tell a smell difference between the Vivosun and the ones I used to use. I can't yet speak for their lifespan, but I can buy 2 for the price of a Phresh. At this point, I'd recommend checking them out.
Hey Packs - I've got a gorilla and a Hydrobay. Bought the gorilla first, and I've been impressed with pretty much every feature, especially how impervious it is to light. I then bought a Hydrobay off amazon and did this because I didn't need total darkness since the tent was going in a room that I could completely close off.
I was shocked to see that the Hydrobay was decent quality. Far exceeded my expectations. Again, I didn't need the quality of the gorilla. I'll probably never buy a gorilla in the future. The hydrobay was $199.99 for 48"x96"x80".
Does it leak light? Yes.
But, it does share some of the same features as a gorilla. Lots and lots of ports. Nice strong metal frame (though I wouldn't try using it for monkey bars), good reflective material all around, the tent material is a nice thickness, and there is a full floor tray that doesn't flop over like some of the brands.
Worth a look for your needs, maybe?
Rtv sealant from the automotive aisle will work the same but my light leaks mainly at the zipper.Fix your light leaks with this. Liquid Tape
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