Help hanging carbon filter!!!

mrmaddu

mrmaddu

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Does anybody hang carbon filters that are for 10 inch fan? I think its 14 inches in diameter...the room is just 5x9 and i have a 4x6 table going in there so space is tight...i am thinking ratchet straps screwed into ceiling joist with flat washers.....anybody have any better ideas...8 ft ceilings 1/2" plywood on ceiling so options can vary...
 
Renfro

Renfro

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Pipe strap would probably work, you could use ratchet straps too. How much does it weigh? You definitely wanna hit a joist or stud, don't want a screw to pull out of the plywood.

If you use pipe strap, secure one end of each strap then have a buddy hold the filter up there while you fasten the other end of the pipe strap.

https://images.homedepot-static.com/catalog/pdfImages/f6/f672bfdf-d60d-44f8-96ef-0f6d635eb36b.pdf

That document tells about the safe working loads of the straps. With 2 straps the load should be roughly split in half, 3 straps in thirds...
 
Renfro

Renfro

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Copper pipe strap will hold 70 pounds so one strap on each end would split the load. Honestly I would go with whatever is easiest for you to install. With a ratchet strap the hooks will be the weak link so don't over tighten the strap and cause added tension on the hooks. Put the hooks thru the plywood and into a stud or use a piece of 2x4 as a backer since it won't pull thru.
 
mrmaddu

mrmaddu

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jeepster1993 said:
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That is a small fan though....mine is 14 inches in diameter and 40 inches long....weighs 50lbs without the fan...but i still wouldn't trust those backpack straps they scare me...

hotrodharley said:
Occasionally check the lag bolts to make sure nothing is loosened up.
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I definently plan on it.....still seems sketch with 300lb ratchet straps.....but wont have plants under it....

@Renfro do you know anyway to quieten down a 10 inch inline fan...even on 35% its super loud....like air noise i may just have to put ducting or something on it...or break down and buy a muffler for it but do they actually work? Sorry i kept tagging you renfro you just seem to be active and also very knowledgable.....not many people around still from back when i started this account....

Also incase yall want to see what i got going in my little 4x2 here is some jawa pie by ocean grown genetics was gifted this cut from a good friend....it has the sweetest blueberry muffin terps ever....lol....they are 12 days in or so....4 rootballs in dirt handwatered. going to coco ebb and flow in my new room
 

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Renfro

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mrmaddu said:
@Renfro do you know anyway to quieten down a 10 inch inline fan...even on 35% its super loud....like air noise i may just have to put ducting or something on it...or break down and buy a muffler for it but do they actually work? Sorry i kept tagging you renfro you just seem to be active and also very knowledgable.....not many people around still from back when i started this account....
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Duct mufflers help some. I have my 10 inch vortex running at about 45 volts on a variac and I can't hear it. It still tries to turn my 2x4 tent inside out.
 
Yam

Yam

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Side note.. Make sure that your filter and fan are hung well and supported bc last grow I had a filter fall and break some nice branches.. Sucked! Now after i put my straps on and everything is in place....i duck tape the straps to the bottom of the filter and add extra support just incase.

Happy Growing
 
jeepster1993

jeepster1993

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I am guessing but...
My fan/filter setup is over 30 pounds. Probably a 25 pound filter by itself.
A 2x2 tent in my case.
 
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