Humidifiers

[catbuds240]

Hey farmer's I'm having low humidity in my grow tent and looking to get a humidifier to help with that. My current set up is a 4x4 tent any suggestions for humidifiers for a grow tent of that size. Also what would be the best way to control humidity once i get it? Just let it run and turn it on or off as needed?

 

[Gazoo31]

From lowes. Worked for a 4x4 and a 4x8. No problem getting to 60-65 in a 4x4.

 

[PipeCarver]

Hey farmer's I'm having low humidity in my grow tent and looking to get a humidifier to help with that. My current set up is a 4x4 tent any suggestions for humidifiers for a grow tent of that size. Also what would be the best way to control humidity once i get it? Just let it run and turn it on or off as needed?

I get my humidifiers at second hand stores, One called Value Village is/was my favorite store for my grow room equipment. Fan, $3-$4. humidifiers $7-$9 clip on side lights $ 3--$4 pots, hoses, Jars for curing, and on and on. New is nice but a used humidifier and CLR or bleach to clean is just as good. I know the world has stopped but if it ever gets rolling again.

Until then Amazon has them and timers to control your on off times. you could go 30 min on 30 min off with a cheap timer or get a electronic timer for more options for timing.

 

[Aqua Man]

Hey farmer's I'm having low humidity in my grow tent and looking to get a humidifier to help with that. My current set up is a 4x4 tent any suggestions for humidifiers for a grow tent of that size. Also what would be the best way to control humidity once i get it? Just let it run and turn it on or off as needed?

Control the humidity in the room the tent is in. Does no good to humidify the tent when you are pulling in dry air and pumping the humidity out.

Cool mist ultrasonic I find work best.

I like a cheap option like this for a small grow. Simply plug and play with a light pricetag that will control both humidification and dehumidification for later in flower.
https://www.amazon.com/Inkbird-Humi...qid=1587580464&sprefix=humidity+contro&sr=8-1

 

[PipeCarver]

Control the humidity in the room the tent is in. Does no good to humidify the tent when you are pulling in dry air and pumping the humidity out.

Cool mist ultrasonic I find work best.

I like a cheap option like this for a small grow. Simply plug and play with a light pricetag that will control both humidification and dehumidification for later in flower.
https://www.amazon.com/Inkbird-Humi...qid=1587580464&sprefix=humidity+contro&sr=8-1

Thats a better gadget that I have, I was looking cheap of course and I've had to guess at the timing rather than have a probe read it and act.

 

[Aqua Man]

Thats a better gadget that I have, I was looking cheap of course and I've had to guess at the timing rather than have a probe read it and act.

Very affordable too and I believe you can calibrated it also.

 

[Dirtbag]

Those inkbirds are great for smaller spaces. My space is just big enough that when I need the humidifier, I need it full blast the whole time the light is on.

I also like the ultrasonic humidifiers. They really pump out the moisture.

Also, if possible only use RO or distilled water in it. Tap water can leave hardwater residue on the plants and it really gunks up the humidifiers.

 

[Aqua Man]

Those inkbirds are great for smaller spaces. My space is just big enough that when I need the humidifier, I need it full blast the whole time the light is on.

I also like the ultrasonic humidifiers. They really pump out the moisture.

Also, if possible only use RO or distilled water in it. Tap water can leave hardwater residue on the plants and it really gunks up the humidifiers.

+1 on the distilled or RO water. They extend the life 10 fold easy also

 

[PipeCarver]

+1 on the distilled or RO water. They extend the life 10 fold easy also

The ones I've had need regular maintenance a little CLR does a good job. Some of them have such an odd design with molded plastic shapes inside that are hard to get to to clean properly. I've never paid over $7.99 - 30% seniors discount lol. I was proud of my humidifiers being so cheap until I read here the heated humidifiers are not the recommended way to raise humidity, something about spreading bacteria & molds easier. There went 2 of my humidifiers, back to V.V. with them and buy another couple.

 

[Dirtbag]

Oxy clean works well to. I soak mine every few months in hot oxiclean and give the water sensor and ultrasonic plate a good scrub with a toothbrush. 9 times out of 10 a "broken" humidifier just has mineral deposits on the water sensor.

 

[AuntieKush]

I've been using this one. I love the fact that it's a top-fill https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KIUY3PO

Whatever you get, make sure you get a top-fill. So much easier.

 

[catbuds240]

thanks for the replies fam

 

[visajoe1]

From lowes. Worked for a 4x4 and a 4x8. No problem getting to 60-65 in a 4x4. View attachment 964883

I got the same thing from wayfair for 90

 

[BurnzYzBudZz]

Control the humidity in the room the tent is in. Does no good to humidify the tent when you are pulling in dry air and pumping the humidity out.

Cool mist ultrasonic I find work best.

I like a cheap option like this for a small grow. Simply plug and play with a light pricetag that will control both humidification and dehumidification for later in flower.
https://www.amazon.com/Inkbird-Humi...qid=1587580464&sprefix=humidity+contro&sr=8-1

That’s the kind of simple, yet important information I am looking for. Is it safe to say the same with dehumidifiers? Inside tent or inside grow room? I’m in my garage and another person suggested to dehum outside the tent as well.
BurnZ

 

[Aqua Man]

That’s the kind of simple, yet important information I am looking for. Is it safe to say the same with dehumidifiers? Inside tent or inside grow room? I’m in my garage and another person suggested to dehum outside the tent as well.
BurnZ

He is right. Control the room the tent is in not the tent itself. The other important part is a good amount of air exchange I like the cloudline fans for bang for buck reasons. You can set them to adjust to temp and humidity in the tent and run variable speed.

 

[Dan789]

Here’s the model I bought several years back...still doing it’s job.
https://www.amazon.com/TaoTronics-Humidifiers-Ultrasonic-Humidifier-Operation/dp/B07H2717BM

 

[superbudz420]

Control the humidity in the room the tent is in. Does no good to humidify the tent when you are pulling in dry air and pumping the humidity out.

Cool mist ultrasonic I find work best.

I like a cheap option like this for a small grow. Simply plug and play with a light pricetag that will control both humidification and dehumidification for later in flower.
https://www.amazon.com/Inkbird-Humi...qid=1587580464&sprefix=humidity+contro&sr=8-1

I feel so stupid, i have had mine in my grow tent wondering why it was so difficult to control it, ive had to run mine 24/7 since i got it

 

[RiverMann]

I get my humidifiers at second hand stores, One called Value Village is/was my favorite store for my grow room equipment. Fan, $3-$4. humidifiers $7-$9 clip on side lights $ 3--$4 pots, hoses, Jars for curing, and on and on. New is nice but a used humidifier and CLR or bleach to clean is just as good. I know the world has stopped but if it ever gets rolling again.

Until then Amazon has them and timers to control your on off times. you could go 30 min on 30 min off with a cheap timer or get a electronic timer for more options for timing.

I am only commenting on your used equip ethos. I am so tired of the just toss it dont fix it mantra in the world. I hope you are a young person so you can carry this forward.

 

[PipeCarver]

I am only commenting on your used equip ethos. I am so tired of the just toss it dont fix it mantra in the world. I hope you are a young person so you can carry this forward.

Hi, no not young, I wish that was the case. Just old and cheap .