Adjusting 240v fan speed

[sangers]

Hello all,

 

I've build a grow cabinet in my bedroom with an old wardrobe i got for free. I'm exceedingly pleased with what i've constructed so far, but damn is the fan noisy!

 

I've got a 240v fan from a local hydro shop, and it's no drama when people are moving around and the TV is on in the house, but when i go to sleep it's pretty loud.

 

I was wondering if there is anything you can get off the shelf to reduce the current to the fan to slow it down a bit. Heat isn't an issue at the moment but i'd like to keep the fresh air circulating.

 

Thoughts?

[jimbojones5678]

Yes it's called a fan speed controller, get it at your hydro shop...

 

Jimbo

[Indycar]

Yup, what Jimbo said. Also, you'll need to gain a bit more info about the controllers. Because if you run a fan 60% or less than it's normal speed (no controller), you run the risk of damaging your fan. Bit of luck, someone else here from OSA can provide a bit more accurate information.

 

[Pure]

Have a search for a post by " The Gecko " he did a nice controller install guide that we re yet to copy to cannaversity but it's still on the forums

 

Just remember to do this right and not try the dodgy options that I have seen out there , like basic fan controllers being wired up for use

 

 

Have a search for a post by " The Gecko " he did a nice controller install guide that we re yet to copy to cannaversity but it's still on the forums

 

Just remember to do this right and not try the dodgy options that I have seen out there , like basic fan controllers being wired up for use

[sangers]

Ah great,

 

Yeh i was hoping to be able to buy something specific from a hydro shop. I'll give it a go.

[bufo marinus]

Just make sure your speed controller matches your fan. That's all I'm going to say

 

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