Ventilation fan on timer or thermostat?

[krackerzjabana]

hey guys, iv just got a tent (1m x .5m x 1.6m) and a 150mm in line fan was wondering if i should is get a thermostat or set it on a timer. I'm only doing 2 plants in there and was wonder whats more important, temp or regular air flow? will a thermostat provide enough air flow? Iv never had to worry about either before so im a bit unsure of what to do.

[nici]

Regular air flow!!! How much air does your fan move? With your 0.8m^3 room try to make sure the air gets refreshed 2-3 times per minute.

[Ozzy420]

Both are a must good air flow and keeping heat with in the best range.

 

With air flow i would have the fan running wile lights are on and temps if they are sitting between 24-30c you shouldent have any heat probs.

 

If heat is a prob you may need to add another fan to push air into the grow area so the air exchange is faster removing the warm air and keeping temps in rite range.

 

IMO a thermostat is not needed, for me there is never enough airflow...

[Naycha]

Yeah I just plug my fan in and turn it on, job done.

 

Naycha

[everest]

Yeah I just plug my fan in and turn it on, job done.

 

Naycha

 

too easy , an run em till they stop ...

 

ev

[louise]

I run extraction and circulation fans 24/7. The only fan that gets turned off services the cool tube... so when the light aint on it aint on. It can get a bit chilly in the winter, but then rather than turn off the extraction, I re route the ducting from one or both fans to heat the room outside the tent. Edited June 4, 2012 by louise

[krackerzjabana]

Thanx for the advice guys, I'll just run it constantly, seems like I can't go wrong with that.