Should my radiator fans be intake or exhaust?

Generally, you want the case fans in front of the case drawing in air while the fans at the rear blow air out. If your case has vents at the top, they should be placed as exhaust fans because hot air will rise. Side-mounted fans should be used for intake, though they often don’t have air filters.

How do I know if my fans are intake or exhaust?

When looking at our fans, the Front or Intake side of the fan will always be the side that has the Cooler Master Logo in the center of the blades. The Rear or Exhaust side (the side that the air comes out of) of our fans will always be the side that houses the fan motor.

Is intake more important than exhaust fans?

More exhaust than intake = hot air exits faster. more intake than exhaust increases pressure in the case which forces air out the case faster as air always flows from regions of high pressure to regions of low pressure. either way, doesnt really matter too much.

Do I need air intake in my Grow Tent?

Larger grow tents can benefit from using passive air intake as well but will require higher CFM exhaust fans. Air intake is only a part of the indoor growing equation. Many factors like grow tent size, grow lights, and inline fans contribute to creating the optimal growing environment.

Where do you plug case fans into?

Normally, you’ll find mounting points on the back, front, top and side (the inner side of your side panel), but sometimes you can also fit one in the bottom – although it’s really only worth doing the latter if your PC’s going to have a bit of clearance between it and the floor.

Is it OK to have more intake than exhaust?

It’s best to have slightly more air intake than exhaust. This creates positive air pressure, which reduces “dead spots” in the case, without air circulation, and it prevents dust from coming in through unfiltered openings. Make sure your intake fans have dust filters, preferably removable.

Should I have 2 exhaust fans?

For good linear airflow, you should probably use two intakes at the front and one exhaust at the rear or top.

How do you control temperature and humidity in a grow tent?

Ways to Lower Temperatures

1. Increase the total airflow and air exchange in your growing room.
2. A simple trick: “lights off” during the day — “lights on” at night.
3. When you grow with High Pressure Sodium lights (HPS), consider using a cool tube.
4. Install an air conditioning unit (AC’s will also lower humidity levels)

How long should I run my carbon filter?

In a broad sense, carbon filters are needed to be changed after 18-24 months of regular(24/7) use. In less demanding situations, they can last up to 4 years. However, this lifetime depends on the carbon quality, usage, humidity, plant types etc.

Do fans need to be connected to motherboard?

If you want to have your mobo measure the speeds of your case fans, you must plug them into the mobo ports so that the Speed Pulse signals from the fan motors can be sent back to the mobo on Pin 3 of each port.

Is 2 intake and 2 exhaust good?

Depends on your fans. You can get fans that pull in more than the exhaust and still have positive pressure with 2 and 2. I have 2 intake and three exhaust due to two 280mm radiators and all my stuff stays nice and cool. Dust isn’t that big of an issue if you spray canned air occasionally.