Roses are Red
Violets are Blue
Weed is usually Green
& Silence is Golden
Ever get tired of hearing your fan? Ya, keeping your environment cool is important, but what about when you can hear it over a movie or a conversation? Sure, switching to LED lights can help reduce heat, but the reality is that you still need ventilation.
We chose the Grow1 4" Muffler for our test. This model boasts a decrease in volume up to -25db, but we didn't measure that in our tests. One important factor is that these mufflers are made for up to 12" fans and ducting, and we were testing a mere 1/3 of that diameter with our 4" ventilation. A muffler is an often overlooked part of a home grow. We don't see much buzz about how it's needed, so we decided to see if a muffler has a place in our recommended elements for an indoor home grow.
Our tests clocked in at a reduction of -5db
While this may not sound like a lot, it's quite perceivable in person. If you think about an adjustment of that size when tuning a car's audio system, that would be a significant change. For reference, a change of 10db would be perceived by the human ear as doubling in volume. Inside the room which houses our Secret Jardin DS120 4' x 4' grow tent the difference is definitely welcome.
As you take a look at the picture below, notice how much more clean of an install we achieved by moving the flex ducting outside of the tent.
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We think it's an item worth having if you're growing at home. Pick your's up today, and let us know what you think in the comment below!