Can I use an SMACOM fan controller with a Soler & Palau TD silent fan?

[amero]

Im going to be making a purchase for a Soler & Palau silent fan I was just wondering if itll work with a fan controller attached to it.

The fan:

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Images/Products/size_3/SLTD800SILENT.JPG




The controller:

http://www.hydrohobby.co.uk/images/product/sms_controller.jpg

[amero]

Im surprised no body has replied maybe Im being to brand specific. Could I use any speed controller with this fan?

[Friday]

I reckon it ll be fine to use it with it mate. Its still a fan at the end of the day :)

[Diddydon]

u can use any fan with the controller up to 4.5 amps if it the same as mine.. has it got thermostate probe thingy.. mine doesn´t seem to work no more tho.. doesn´t turn the fan speed down.. gonna have to take it back to the shop methinks

[Diddydon]

Im going to be making a purchase for a Soler & Palau silent fan I was just wondering if itll work with a fan controller attached to it.

The fan:

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Images/Products/size_3/SLTD800SILENT.JPG




The controller:

http://www.hydrohobby.co.uk/images/product/sms_controller.jpg

that is a very posh fan.. how much did that set u back?

[rokerij]

Depends what size he has m8, take a looky :leaf: http://www.justfans.co.uk/tdsilent-acoustic-inline-mixed-flow-duct-fan-p-584.html

[Anonymiss]

I don't see why not. But if you want to be completely sure, why not ask the manufacturer?

SOLER & PALAU, LTD

S&P House
Wentworth Road
Ransomes Europark
Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9SW
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 8454 700 074
Fax: +44 (0) 8454 700 075
Email: [email protected]

[Diddydon]

course it will work.. any fan will work with that control.. if it has a speed control on the fan already u just put on full and adjust with controller.. all it does is adjust the power sent to the fan....and can even adjust itself to too diff size fans.. to keep negative pressure

[rokerij]

If you look on the link in my previous post you will see this link for the specs, on the bottom under accessories is a cheap looking RBE Single-phase electronic speed controller.

So, you have a Single-phase electronic speed controller and it should work


Link to specs(pdf) - http://www.justfans.co.uk/catalogues/TDSILENT.pdf

[amero]

I reckon it ll be fine to use it with it mate. Its still a fan at the end of the day :)

I remeber wen I was interested in purchasing a high powered ruck fan the details stated a fan controller couldnt be used so thought Id ask about the Soler & Palau. SHould be ok hopefully.


u can use any fan with the controller up to 4.5 amps if it the same as mine.. has it got thermostate probe thingy.. mine doesn´t seem to work no more tho.. doesn´t turn the fan speed down.. gonna have to take it back to the shop methinks

It does have a temperature probe attached. When I had a Prime Air controller connected to a RVK fan it would make noise when running at lower speeds very annoying when your cab is in your bedroom.


that is a very posh fan.. how much did that set u back?

Approx £190, pricey but need it to be silent as possible.


Depends what size he has m8, take a looky :leaf: http://www.justfans.co.uk/tdsilent-acoustic-inline-mixed-flow-duct-fan-p-584.html

Thanks for the link I completely forgot about that site.


I don't see why not. But if you want to be completely sure, why not ask the manufacturer?

SOLER & PALAU, LTD

S&P House
Wentworth Road
Ransomes Europark
Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9SW
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 8454 700 074
Fax: +44 (0) 8454 700 075
Email: [email protected]

Thanks for your efforts. I rang them & they said it will work with a controller.


course it will work.. any fan will work with that control.. if it has a speed control on the fan already u just put on full and adjust with controller.. all it does is adjust the power sent to the fan....and can even adjust itself to too diff size fans.. to keep negative pressure

Thanks Diddy, it would be a big plus if it had a controller built in, they should as its very expensive.


If you look on the link in my previous post you will see this link for the specs, on the bottom under accessories is a cheap looking RBE Single-phase electronic speed controller.

So, you have a Single-phase electronic speed controller and it should work


Link to specs(pdf) - http://www.justfans.co.uk/catalogues/TDSILENT.pdf

I think Ill go for it thanks for the assurance.



Thanks very much for the input everyone much appreciated.

[WEEDBHOY]

hi there fella can i ask how the Soler & Palau fan is as i have been thinking on getting 1 myself cheers weedbhoy

[amero]

Its brilliant powerful & quite although Ive been using it with a speed step controller instead of a regular speed controller.
It is quite bigger than your normal RVK/ruck fans but noise is an issue then I recommend it.

[itchygift]

How does this fan compare to a Airforce 2 fan regarding sound?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280764485217?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[amero]

Ive been wondering the same thing since I saw it in a magazine but for that price I dont wish to experiment. If you go for it get back to us with a quick review.

[WEEDBHOY]

alright amero do you use the SMACOM fan controller ? does it buzz or hum at all...also can i ask where u bought it from as some hydro shops are taking the piss with there prices...pm if you want you got any pics of it set up i have eclosed a video below of a primair controller just click it and let me no if your td silent is a lot quieter than this... cheers Weedbhoy

video
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n138/alza06/th_roomextraction.jpg (http://s111.photobucket.com/albums/n138/alza06/?action=view&current=roomextraction.mp4)

[amero]

Hi WEEDBHOY
I decided not to go with the controller in the end because I found out that it does create the electric buzzing sound. I have a speed step controller which eliminates that noise but unfortunately doesnt decrease the speed when a desire temperature is met.

Greenshort are selling them by the way.

[WEEDBHOY]

cheers fella just looked on greenshort they dont have em on there web page??

[WEEDBHOY]

i phoned greens today for a td silent they guy was going to price one for me & call me back i am still waiting!! lol

[amero]

cheers fella just looked on greenshort they dont have em on there web page??

Check you PM.

[WEEDBHOY]

hi amero thanx for the pm Sorry i cant pm back as i havent enough posts yet thanx for the info...Atb Weedbhoy

[WEEDBHOY]

hi there i was going to buy a td silent but now i am looking at the Iso-Box 550m3/hr seems like a good fan & quiet too

[amero]

Let me know if its any good Im always on the hunt for anything that makes our hobby discreet.

[stone14]

hello amero im going to be buying a td silent fan also the 8" 1100m3/h 21db, from justfans in the next month or 2 how is the fan is it as good and silent as they say? also for a controller have a look at my fan thermo con thread its got a great controller set up in it, a atc800+ with a airforce variac, but you need to no what your doing with wiring it up, my thread had diagrams on tho defo werth a look, a variac turns fan power down from 0-100% no huming and total silent, and the atc800+ turns tne fan on and off depending on the temp you set it at.

https://www.thctalk.com/cannabis-forum/showthread.php?60193-fan-thermo-con

[amero]

Thanks stone14,
I already have a speed step controller but after seeing your controller I may upgrade in the future. Thanks for chiming in.

[amero]

Forgot to mention the TD silent range really are silent just make sure youve got room for it plus its weighty.

[stone14]

i read on the website there less than 10kg? mines going in my loft and theres no way i could get the standard box type acoustic fan in there thru my hatch plus they weigh sumit lyk 30-50kg lol

yeh on the web mies is suposed to be 21bd, my 5" ruck fan is 36bd so a massive drop in noice and a massive raise in power, great fans werth every penny imo, i want 4x600watts in my loft so will need 2 or the 1100m3/h in the end £500-600 but werth it for the air powerand the noise will only be about 24bd off 2200m/h because with 2 fans of the same db the noise increase will be +3db per extra fan.... so well werth it. do u no what amps they run off? ours wont be much less than mine will it

[amero]

Another thing we have in common... Ive also been using ruck fans they are brilliant & have never let me down but as you mentioned they're too loud.
You may have to unclip your TD fan if your hatch is too small, Id suggest you find out the exact dimensions & cross reference it with the opening of your loft just in case.
Im not sure of the amps ringing up the company would be your best bet.

[stone14]

ah my loft hatch is big i would guess 60-70cm2 it will fit no prob lol

[amero]

I just found out today that the TD silent fans have a safety cut off feature when it detects air flow of approx 40C it automatically switches off. Are you planning to use it with air cooled lighting?

[stone14]

I just found out today that the TD silent fans have a safety cut off feature when it detects air flow of approx 40C it automatically switches off. Are you planning to use it with air cooled lighting?

yeh dude but will be defoe the lights so pushing the air thru ;)

[stone14]

td silent fans are the way forward like, great imo cant wait to get mine.... got 1 grow to go 1st tho before i re-build my grow room lol

[amero]

yeh dude but will be defoe the lights so pushing the air thru ;)

Thatll be better less risk of scent leaks that way.


td silent fans are the way forward like, great imo cant wait to get mine.... got 1 grow to go 1st tho before i re-build my grow room lol

I agree these TD fans are brilliant I do wish they made them lighter though. Good luck with the op.

[stone14]

just had an email back from them my 1000/200 (1100m3/h) runs on 0.5 amp, yours must be 0.3 or something then, i seen on justfans they had there specs but i thoughi had read it wrong as i imagined it be alot higher than half an amp, but no there say it is correct :)

[amero]

You cant lose with these fans they are tough, silent & it pulls/pushes air though approx 10m of ducting. Let me know how you get on.

[stone14]

will do mate, wil prob be feb when i buy one ;)

[grizza]

try tlc-direct electrical wholesale they've got stores all over the uk and do delivery i just picked up the 6inch model


http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Ventilation_Index/Soler_TD_Silent/index.html