Fans for canopy exhaust

[Livinlocal619]

So I just put a New ATI fixture inside of my canopy, and was wondering what fans you guys typically use to exhaust the heat?I know that I can use any PC fan, but I was wondering if there was a specific go-to fan that everybody uses? I am mainly wondering this because of the moisture. I already have a cut out on the side of my canopy and can cut it bigger if I need to, but it is too hot for me to keep the canopy closed all the way so I have to keep it pried open a little bit. So to summarize everything, what would be the best fan to install into my canopy?

 

[Livinlocal619]

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[jkapit]

I just installed these fans in my canopy and they are very quiet and move a decent amount of air. ordered it from newegg.com. There are literally hundreds of fans to choose from. These are 12 volt D.C. Fans.

9SIABD550X2602 COUGAR CF-V12HB Vortex Hydro-Dynamic-Bearing (Fluid) 300,000 Hours 12CM Silent Cooling Fan (Black)

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

Whatever you decide pull the air in, NOT out, & don't forget an exhaust port or 2.

 

[Livinlocal619]

Well I was going to put one fan on each side of the canopy, I was debating on putting more on the exhaust side of the ATI light. The way it is set up, is so that the exhaust from the light is on the right. So I was thinking about having the fan on the left side poor air in, and the fan on the right side push the air out. The air on the right side is extremely hot so I'm thinking it would be better to pull that air out of the canopy and push fresh air into it from the other side.

 

[ReapWhatYouSow]

I have used 2x of AC infinity fans. they have worked well for me, and move alot air.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009OWRMZ6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

Just remember when pulling air out you risk salt contamination of the fan(s) & may require replacement sooner.

 

[mcgyvr]

Yep.. as stated use a fan setup to "push" fresh air into the space vs pulling moist air out..
That moist air can foul the fans electronics/bearings,etc...

And yes you need appropriate "exhaust" holes too depending on how tightly sealed your canopy is..

Any fan will work really.. The better bearing technologies,etc.. will make it last longer/be quieter,etc.. 100CFM should be plenty as far as airflow..

 

[Livinlocal619]

That makes sense now, I didn't think about the condensation from the water, I just know that the fans work better if they pull air instead of pushing it but I will have them pull fresh air into the canopy. The whole back portion of the canopy is open, so it is not completely sealed. Right now I temporarily have a 2 x 4 propping the canopy up so that Eric can escape easily. I am definitely looking for a higher quality fan, something that is quiet and moves a lot of air. I don't want to be replacing it every few months.

 

[Livinlocal619]

I was actually thinking about adding three fans on the right side of the canopy, it might be a little overkill but then the light definitely won't get hot.

 

[mcgyvr]

I just know that the fans work better if they pull air instead of pushing it

Do they
100CFM is 100CFM no matter which way you consider in/out/push/pull

 

[Livinlocal619]

That's not necessarily true, it depends on the negative or positive vacuum pressure inside of the canopy.

 

[gus6464]

Noctua. Always Noctua.

 

[mcgyvr]

That's not necessarily true, it depends on the negative or positive vacuum pressure inside of the canopy.

Well.. ok..yes.. Hence my "appropriate exhaust" comment above..

A fan like that will have very little/minor effect on pressure too..

No matter... Push fresh in..

 

[Livinlocal619]

Gotcha, and that's true. With such small fans, I guess it wouldn't really matter because there wouldn't be any back pressure. Do you think having three fans on the exhaust side of the light would be too much?

 

[Steve Atkins]

If the back of the canopy is open that should provide plenty of exhaust as long as it is not blocked by being too close to a wall. You could then put a fan on each side pushing air in.