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Small greenhouse fan

Discussion in 'Growing Areas' started by Jon, Mar 1, 2010.

  1. Mar 1, 2010 #1
    Jon

    Jon Mmmm... bulbophyllum...

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    Anyone have a recommendation (or maybe commentary) for a small GH fan? I have a 12" Schaefer up high, but I need something to go beneath the benches. I can shield it pretty well with some plexiglass or something, so it won't have water running on it. But it needs to be able to withstand near-constant 100% RH. In other words, a sealed motor would be awesome. I'm thinking maybe a 6-10" fan would be ideal.
     
  2. Mar 1, 2010 #2
    Dale

    Dale New Member

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    Jon, I just bought a Holmes 'patio fan' for the GH. It's the second one of that brand I have and they seem very durable. First one's been running constantly for 18 months.
     
  3. Mar 1, 2010 #3
    harrywitmore

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    I just buy the cheap box fans. They cost $14 and have lasted anywhere from 2 to 4 years. I have a friend that buys the expensive GH fans and they don't last that long normally before he has to replace the motor. I can buy allot of box fans for the price of one GH fan. Mine run non stop all year long.
     
  4. Mar 2, 2010 #4
    Frogstofall

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    +1 for Harry's comment.