Different Window Setups. Many cannabis growers opt to exhaust their grow tents
directly out of windows
. In all reality, windows are probably the most convenient and popular choice for this job. However, as window exhaust systems require you to leave your window open, they lack discretion as compared to outdoor vents.
Should I vent my grow tent?
Proper grow tent ventilation is essential to healthy plant growth
, and proper filtration is equally essential to clean the air and remove all odors.
Should I leave my fan on when lights are off?
When lights are no more on plants, no more heat is generated. And the photosynthesis process takes a break. However, plants keep breathing and leaving vapors around the leaves. So,
oscillating fans still need to be on duty
.
How long should you run exhaust fan in grow tent?
You need to keep the fans running
during the light hours
. This will help prevent humidity and heat affect your yield. During the dark hours, keep the fan off after 1 hour. Let the plant flower without any disturbance.
How much fan do I need for a grow room?
The size of fans for smaller grows should depend on the duct sizes used in the rooms. Here
six inch is the norm
, as that is the most common size for ducts. You can even use a 4-inch fan inside a 6-inch duct.
How do you ventilate a grow room?
How do you vent a tent?
- If there’s a gentle breeze, pitch the tent so the door is facing into it.
- Stake the tent out tautly and tension the fly in order to maximize the airspace between it and the wall of the tent.
- Open all rainfly doors and rollup sections; only deploy them if rain starts to fall.
How often should I exhaust my grow room?
Ideally, your extractor fan system should replace the air in your grow room
every minute, or at least every three to five minutes
. This means that you need to choose the right size fan for the job.
Do fans help plants grow?
A fan can be of great help to any plant that is planted indoors as it circulates the air and prevents the dampness on plants and condensation
. You can use floor fan, ceiling fan or oscillating fan as per the requirement. A Tip: Do not position the fan directly on plants.
What is a passive intake grow room?
A passive intake is
an opening in the wall of your growroom or tent that is designed specifically to let fresh air pass into the garden
. These systems work through your inline fan exhaust system as it pulls fresh air from outside, while expelling stale air.
What causes high humidity in grow tent?
The air will hold more water vapor when the temperature in your grow tent is higher.
Heat in a grow tent causes the water to move faster through the air
, resulting in higher humidity.
Where should I put my oscillating fan in my grow room?
Point your air circulators towards a wall or ceiling
Just hang it in the center of a square tent (use multiples in larger areas). If you have any other fan, be very careful to place the fan on the floor and blow air upwards, to ensure the temperatures at the top and bottom of your growing area are more even.
Do you need fresh air in a sealed grow room?
The concept of a sealed room is quite basic; a sealed room is a growing environment where there are no holes or air exchanges to the outdoors or any other room.
It doesn’t need to be airtight
, however, the closer to airtight the better.
Do all tents get condensation?
Tents designed with good ventilation and an inner tent will fair best. In certain weather conditions, the design of any tent can be overwhelmed by moisture. For example,
if it is a cold night and there is no breeze to circulate the warm, moist air out of the tent, condensation is likely to form
.
