I watched this video like 4 times and I’m buying the ACINFINITY!! Keep making more videos. Can you make a video talking about your ventilation in your tent? 2x2 or 2x4? How you have it set up and everything ? That would be a nice video!!!
Once I saw that Vivosun & Mars Hydro had copied AC Infinity's fans, but were selling them for less money, I knew they were cutting corners somewhere. Since I run my fans 24/7, I can't afford to be cutting corners, just to save a few bucks. I'm sticking with AC Infinity.
@@GRASSINCLASS which was the quietest at different levels...? I also love my T6 as the AC tent has the flap, so the controller has a dedicated place to hang it. Then there is the T6 app which is just awesome/ Being able to look at the history data and dial in is so easy. It also save my ass, when the timer switch failed to turn my lights on. I could see the temp hadn't dropped so went and checked.
I was hoping that you would at least mention the difference in the sound, especially at the settings of one and two. Also, I'm wondering if you used a charcoal filter with that Eco Plus fan and how you hooked it up?
I Have heard that these pick up interference ie the temperature/humidity speed controller stops working when using HPS lights. To set the record straight I ended up purchasing two of the AC Infinity fans S8 & S6 and two controllers 67 & the 69 I was torn between them and the Hyper fan but these swayed the scale as it has a lot more features. I am running a Lumatek Digital HPS and no issues, I have built a led 20 cob bar light which I will use when it gets real hot but no issues with them so far maybe it might be the case the first ones had issues and they resolved it ie (updated components) .... Three thumbs up for them like Rick James 👍👍👍
What your calling a quick connect is not a quick connect but a device called a cable gland, cord grip, or strain relief. They are commonly used in industrial wiring applications such as factory automation or electrical controls. Sometimes you see them used in higher end electrical products as well. The basic idea is that whenever wiring or cabling is run through a hole (usually some type of metal enclosure), the enclosure material tends to scrape away or damage the wire insulation over time. It is also a point of high mechanical strain such as shear that lead to common points of failure. The glands protect the wire/ cable and some also seal the wholes from the elements.
nice comparison, I love my ac infinity 6" and it uses much less power and way quieter than my old metal case vivosun's though they have been running for years and still work thanks cheers! 👍💨🔨
Haven't even started my 1st grow but alot of youtubers say infinity. Looking at it, it appears better built. I've seen some light testing vids where Mars had fudged the numbers (efficiency) which makes me wonder what each fan pulls load wise. So far I'm going with infinity, optic led , and the tent....well, I see mixed reviews on gorilla, ac, Mars, vivosun or they don't offer a taller 2x2 . Originally trying to go budget, I'm lost as far as tests go. A zip around door is a must for working . Love your vids man and the fact you do 2x2 grows really is awesome!
Great comparison video. Like you, I couldn't live with a short power cord like those on the MARS HYDRO and VIVOSUN units. I'd immediately have to head to Lowe's or Home Depot and buy the parts to make a longer cord and replace the factory power cord. FYI - I'm using the ventilation fans in the design of an air filtration system for laser cutter/engraver machines, so some of the features in the controls are of no use to me.
That’s literally all I care about! The noise level… to be honest from my own research I think the amount of noise the motor makes is irrelevant compared to the actual sound of the air being pushed through! So if you get a bigger fan and run it on a slower speed that’s the only way to get it quieter
@@mircolaufer4796 you can but it will still make noise if the fan is on loud… you would need to soundproof around the fan with a box first, and then put a muffler in-line
I can’t complain with the Vivosun 440cfm 6” fan. Had it over a year, works great. All metal construction. However that controller from A/C Infinity looks awesome
I have 3 Vivosun 190CFM carb filter’s in 2 of 3 of my 4x4x6.5 Vivosun tents. On low they suck in all 4 walls in like a crushed beer can. It’s no joke. They work well to cover the smell of my garden. Had them for almost a year now. I have the 3rd one hooked up to my 2x2x4. On low, the tent looks like it’s being choked out. Lol. My plants love the negative pressure.
I should have watched this before my purchase. As it turns out, I bought the AC Infinity Air Filtration PRO Kit 8, the 8" version, and wonder how they compare.
Mars hydro and vivosun ripped off ac infinity's controller with the exact same programming. But they screwed up and copied an older model from three years ago that has outdated features compared to ac infinity's new controller 67 and 69. Mars hydro and vivosun are your typical china company that doesn't fully understand what they are copying.
The temp difference on the vivosun controller, looks like the temp and humidity are connect the wrong way round, temp is actually humidity, and humidity is actually temp
That 5 degrees difference is a bummer. You would maybe expect them to be off by 1-2 degrees, compared to each other, but this .... Obviously some natural acid from your fingers, and also temperature difference, can change the metal surface of the probe/sensor, but it would not make that much of a difference. There might be something wrong with the materials or components used in that probe. Or they are reading out the values wrongly in the controller. About the performance you measured from the fans: I have not looked into Vivosun's technical information about their fan, but Mars Hydro for example is not disclosing if their fans have an EC-Motor/Engine. Why is that important ? Well, EC-Motors are up to 50 % more efficient than regular motors. Notice that i say "up to", because most of the time its more like 25-30 %. EC-Motors pulse the power/energy, because you dont need it to be consumed to 100 % for one full rotation of the blades. When you see a price difference of say 30 % between fans, then a lot of the time its the EC vs Non-EC situation. You can observe that with cheap oscillation clip-fans. Thanks for making that test, even if it is not an indepth tear down. Peace bro ✌
Just wanted to say that this is one of the best reviews on these fans. I just wish it would have featured the new model of the AC Infinity fan. But awesome video.
As a user of T4 Mars hydro fan and ACI T6 Fan. I can honestly say, anybody who says ACI unit is super quiet and can't be heard, hasn't really had to use it much lol. My MH unit no comparison is way better in regards to sound or hearing the fan run. Once speed on ACI hits 5 or higher its loud af in comparison... I do like ACI cord lengths better and the app/controllers. They do carry good products but you don't have to break the bank and buy everything ACI. It's a popular brand simply bc most all relevant content creators are sponsored by them and push their influence accordingly. They get alot of free gear to push their product. Always do your homework
Renaldo Lavine weird. Mine doesn’t do that. They have excellent customer service. Might want to contact them because it should be relatively noise free.
When the battery gets lit on some of them they will read off sounds funny but me an my friends had the same equipment an had the same problem it was the batterys
I noticed when u plug in a external thermometer it moves it into the internal spot so basically if u noticed your inside tent temp is your current module temp should he at
What's up bro,,,, wondering would you say that any of those fans are more quiet than the other. I'm still using the 6" hurricane fans and they are not quite at all
@grass I’n class , do you have any experience with the cheaper models as far as lifespan? I need to replace a exhaust fan but don’t need all the options or care about noise but I read in the comments for the cheaper units a lot of lifespan issues and even fire warnings which are my big issues when coming to buying
Just curious may sound dumb …. But I have a ac infinity inline. I set it on auto mode. kinda worry the fan might burn out cause it’s constantly turning the fan on and off trying keep the humidity steady I guess. Just wondering wouldn’t that burn out the in-line fan ? Cause it’s constantly changing it’s fan speed I just bought a inkbird hopefully that helps
The Mars 6 fan i have has plastic blades.. When did they change it? What a crap company, always changing their products when they feel like it.. Buy 10 Mars products and none of them will be the same..
they upgraded not sure when . but if its to make a product better I can't see nothing wrong with that .tech is constantly changing just got a new iPhone and they have another one
Comparing a well used AcInfinity to 2 new fans is pointless, the reason you have temp differences is due to degradation of the probe on the used unit. There is no solidity to this video whatsoever.
Hi, I'm trying to build a DIY Ice Cooler A/C like one of these ua-cam.com/video/ezOV85PDZFc/v-deo.html which fan would you recommend? I need to be able to run it off of a battery and also ideally a portable solar panel, and I'd like it to have variable speed. Not sure what size would be best, seems that are 4" and 6" models, I certainly want it to be as quiet as possible, someone told me 6" models are quieter, but would probably be bulkier attached to a cooler, and also somehow I'll need to attach them to the ducting running through the cooler
So was the problem that you had the connectors wrong like that one comment said to why your sensor was reading inverse ? I really hope that was your problem cuz I’m not buying a new fan of the sensor don’t work. Did you just connect them backwards?
bro, good video but the only thing u forgot is compare the noise from each fan. i want one that wont make noise.
Yeah no sound comparison :(
Ac infinity is for sure the better quality and originator so definitely will stick with them.
I watched this video like 4 times and I’m buying the ACINFINITY!! Keep making more videos. Can you make a video talking about your ventilation in your tent? 2x2 or 2x4? How you have it set up and everything ? That would be a nice video!!!
will do
Once I saw that Vivosun & Mars Hydro had copied AC Infinity's fans, but were selling them for less money, I knew they were cutting corners somewhere. Since I run my fans 24/7, I can't afford to be cutting corners, just to save a few bucks. I'm sticking with AC Infinity.
Yes! All these other are copycats. They still don’t compare to ac infinity’s quality.
Why do you think the A/C infinity preformed better ? Internals ? Bearings ? And should I open them and take them apart to compare ?
@@GRASSINCLASS which was the quietest at different levels...?
I also love my T6 as the AC tent has the flap, so the controller has a dedicated place to hang it.
Then there is the T6 app which is just awesome/ Being able to look at the history data and dial in is so easy. It also save my ass, when the timer switch failed to turn my lights on. I could see the temp hadn't dropped so went and checked.
All of them are bought from the same factory in China, including AC Infinity. They are about 60-70$. U can get them with custom logo on fan and app.
@@haknys notice that they are "designed in america" but just got some ac infinity stuff and like, made in china, but twice as much? hmmm.
I was hoping that you would at least mention the difference in the sound, especially at the settings of one and two. Also, I'm wondering if you used a charcoal filter with that Eco Plus fan and how you hooked it up?
I Have heard that these pick up interference ie the temperature/humidity speed controller stops working when using HPS lights.
To set the record straight I ended up purchasing two of the AC Infinity fans S8 & S6 and two controllers 67 & the 69 I was torn between them and the Hyper fan but these swayed the scale as it has a lot more features. I am running a Lumatek Digital HPS and no issues, I have built a led 20 cob bar light which I will use when it gets real hot but no issues with them so far maybe it might be the case the first ones had issues and they resolved it ie (updated components) ....
Three thumbs up for them like Rick James 👍👍👍
I have not used them under hps but I do wonder why would it do that
What your calling a quick connect is not a quick connect but a device called a cable gland, cord grip, or strain relief. They are commonly used in industrial wiring applications such as factory automation or electrical controls. Sometimes you see them used in higher end electrical products as well. The basic idea is that whenever wiring or cabling is run through a hole (usually some type of metal enclosure), the enclosure material tends to scrape away or damage the wire insulation over time. It is also a point of high mechanical strain such as shear that lead to common points of failure. The glands protect the wire/ cable and some also seal the wholes from the elements.
Thanks for the tip 💯💯👍👍👍
nice comparison, I love my ac infinity 6" and it uses much less power and way quieter than my old metal case vivosun's though they have been running for years and still work thanks cheers! 👍💨🔨
😂😂😂😂🔥🔥🔥
Haven't even started my 1st grow but alot of youtubers say infinity. Looking at it, it appears better built. I've seen some light testing vids where Mars had fudged the numbers (efficiency) which makes me wonder what each fan pulls load wise. So far I'm going with infinity, optic led , and the tent....well, I see mixed reviews on gorilla, ac, Mars, vivosun or they don't offer a taller 2x2 . Originally trying to go budget, I'm lost as far as tests go. A zip around door is a must for working . Love your vids man and the fact you do 2x2 grows really is awesome!
Equipment has nothing to do with quality
Tent doesn't matter, just keep it clean
Hydropolis has a 24x24x60 tent with a zip around door. Under 200
Look up 'Your Gear Plantsville'
Great comparison video. Like you, I couldn't live with a short power cord like those on the MARS HYDRO and VIVOSUN units. I'd immediately have to head to Lowe's or Home Depot and buy the parts to make a longer cord and replace the factory power cord.
FYI - I'm using the ventilation fans in the design of an air filtration system for laser cutter/engraver machines, so some of the features in the controls are of no use to me.
the million dollar question i had was how loud are they ? ... another video for you to do haha... 😎
😂😂😂 I’ll have to get a … w.e meter next 😂
That’s literally all I care about! The noise level… to be honest from my own research I think the amount of noise the motor makes is irrelevant compared to the actual sound of the air being pushed through! So if you get a bigger fan and run it on a slower speed that’s the only way to get it quieter
@@lildeanc na men you can get a muffler,
@@mircolaufer4796 you can but it will still make noise if the fan is on loud… you would need to soundproof around the fan with a box first, and then put a muffler in-line
I can’t complain with the Vivosun 440cfm 6” fan. Had it over a year, works great. All metal construction. However that controller from A/C Infinity looks awesome
I have 3 Vivosun 190CFM carb filter’s in 2 of 3 of my 4x4x6.5 Vivosun tents. On low they suck in all 4 walls in like a crushed beer can. It’s no joke. They work well to cover the smell of my garden. Had them for almost a year now. I have the 3rd one hooked up to my 2x2x4. On low, the tent looks like it’s being choked out. Lol. My plants love the negative pressure.
😂😂😂😂 hahahah that’s funny AF
@@GRASSINCLASS Love your channel. ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼
Download a DB meter on your phone and test the noise level of each.
Will do homie thanks for the tip 💯🙏
I’m actually looking to buy a fan and was looking at those 3. Ac infinity is the Best Buy imo
well you see what im used to using . I still go to goodwill hahaha
My man said " and I'm gonna let the numbers speak for themselves."and on top of all that you've had the a.c.for 2 years bro!
It’s was sitting in a shelf for a while I used the computer fan more then any
I should have watched this before my purchase. As it turns out, I bought the AC Infinity Air Filtration PRO Kit 8, the 8" version, and wonder how they compare.
I have a 12 x8 room and 1 6inch gets the job done ✔️
Mars hydro and vivosun ripped off ac infinity's controller with the exact same programming. But they screwed up and copied an older model from three years ago that has outdated features compared to ac infinity's new controller 67 and 69. Mars hydro and vivosun are your typical china company that doesn't fully understand what they are copying.
Do you think these controllers are being made by different factories?
I find that I have the same problem with some of the lights they need at least. An 8 foot power cord so I don't have to use cords
Definitely a good thing
Nice but what about the most important things NOISE LEVEL. Not even a mention. I know the AC Infinity is quiet but how do the others compare to it?
I need another meter for that 😆
They are actually quite loud but the audio is always altered for advertising.
so basically a exhaust inline fan is an exhaust fan & theirs not too much of a differential as long as the job gets done 👍✅
The temp difference on the vivosun controller, looks like the temp and humidity are connect the wrong way round, temp is actually humidity, and humidity is actually temp
😂😂😂😆😆😆😆
I bet they´re all the same from same factory just with different labels
Nice to see where the 'discounted' units were trimming back to save on cost. Who knew power cord length would be top of the list?
😂I was like why so short 🤦♂️🤷🏻♂️
That 5 degrees difference is a bummer. You would maybe expect them to be off by 1-2 degrees, compared to each other, but this .... Obviously some natural acid from your fingers, and also temperature difference, can change the metal surface of the probe/sensor, but it would not make that much of a difference. There might be something wrong with the materials or components used in that probe. Or they are reading out the values wrongly in the controller.
About the performance you measured from the fans: I have not looked into Vivosun's technical information about their fan, but Mars Hydro for example is not disclosing if their fans have an EC-Motor/Engine. Why is that important ? Well, EC-Motors are up to 50 % more efficient than regular motors. Notice that i say "up to", because most of the time its more like 25-30 %. EC-Motors pulse the power/energy, because you dont need it to be consumed to 100 % for one full rotation of the blades. When you see a price difference of say 30 % between fans, then a lot of the time its the EC vs Non-EC situation. You can observe that with cheap oscillation clip-fans.
Thanks for making that test, even if it is not an indepth tear down.
Peace bro ✌
Definitely a bummer not sure what that was about ?
should plugged each one into a wat metre bro
👍👍
Just wanted to say that this is one of the best reviews on these fans. I just wish it would have featured the new model of the AC Infinity fan. But awesome video.
I think they just upgraded the controls but the fan did not change . I think correct me if Sam wrong
How is the sound comparison? How quiet is mara compared to AC infinity?
No notable differences
As a user of T4 Mars hydro fan and ACI T6 Fan. I can honestly say, anybody who says ACI unit is super quiet and can't be heard, hasn't really had to use it much lol. My MH unit no comparison is way better in regards to sound or hearing the fan run.
Once speed on ACI hits 5 or higher its loud af in comparison...
I do like ACI cord lengths better and the app/controllers. They do carry good products but you don't have to break the bank and buy everything ACI.
It's a popular brand simply bc most all relevant content creators are sponsored by them and push their influence accordingly. They get alot of free gear to push their product. Always do your homework
It sure would be nice if they added a co2 reading also even if the price was higher I sure would pay .
Thanks for sharing happy new year
Happy New Years my friend
Spider Farmer has one just like the AC infinity too.
I have one . But the controller is making a constant beeping sound when I plug it in
Renaldo Lavine weird. Mine doesn’t do that. They have excellent customer service. Might want to contact them because it should be relatively noise free.
What about the spiderfarmer 6inch they also have smart controller with there's
🤷🏻♂️
I have a Spider Farmer. It’s a knock off of the AC infinity and works very well. Nice and quiet too.
I see ya Bruh you a Busy Man!
I’m going to be doing a giveaway just for you guys really soon
@@GRASSINCLASS Cool man i Appreciate all that you do! 💪🏾
Love your videos Alex✌ 😉
Thank you so much my friend 🤙
When the battery gets lit on some of them they will read off sounds funny but me an my friends had the same equipment an had the same problem it was the batterys
YOYOYO, this is why i come to class
hahah thanks homie
Ill never give mars hydro another dollar.
I noticed when u plug in a external thermometer it moves it into the internal spot so basically if u noticed your inside tent temp is your current module temp should he at
What's up bro,,,, wondering would you say that any of those fans are more quiet than the other. I'm still using the 6" hurricane fans and they are not quite at all
They are relatively more quiet then the older style fans
Never connect your grow to the internet.
Not keen on anything from AC Infinity so thanks for comparing the Mars/Vivo units against it.
No prob buddy
Great video thank you
Thank you
Completely unrelated, but what was that first song? Sounds like the song sampled to make by Boss Hog Outlawz "Recognize a Playa"
Sweeeeeeet ✊🏾😎
What about noise levels? Why not test that?
Send me a noise meter and I’ll do a video , shit I’ll even give you credit 💯
@@GRASSINCLASS Grow your own ears
@grass I’n class , do you have any experience with the cheaper models as far as lifespan?
I need to replace a exhaust fan but don’t need all the options or care about noise but I read in the comments for the cheaper units a lot of lifespan issues and even fire warnings which are my big issues when coming to buying
Well the marshydro is working great
Quick disconnect cud b so it cud b replaced if went wonky
thanks for the tip homie
Just curious may sound dumb …. But I have a ac infinity inline. I set it on auto mode. kinda worry the fan might burn out cause it’s constantly turning the fan on and off trying keep the humidity steady I guess. Just wondering wouldn’t that burn out the in-line fan ? Cause it’s constantly changing it’s fan speed I just bought a inkbird hopefully that helps
they are met to stay on for long periods of time , no worries there
Buy from an American company and spend a little bit more. It's clear that vivo and mars ripped off AC. AC all the way!!
Exactly!
Don’t forget , the factory that makes all these fans are overseas
@@GRASSINCLASS of course, but everything is made overseas. AC is still an American company
Could be the Batterys
Garage whole air flow to my upper attic garage space above an cool my garage
Can recommend a L.E.D for a 4×4 to replace a 600 sodium?
Whatever is in your budget but I would say the fc8000 would be one to take a look at
@@GRASSINCLASS made by who mars, spider?
The Mars 6 fan i have has plastic blades.. When did they change it? What a crap company, always changing their products when they feel like it.. Buy 10 Mars products and none of them will be the same..
they upgraded not sure when . but if its to make a product better I can't see nothing wrong with that .tech is constantly changing just got a new iPhone and they have another one
music at 4:35 ?
your coupon for mars hydro dont work
Are you at the marshydro official website
Comparing a well used AcInfinity to 2 new fans is pointless, the reason you have temp differences is due to degradation of the probe on the used unit. There is no solidity to this video whatsoever.
Hi, I'm trying to build a DIY Ice Cooler A/C like one of these ua-cam.com/video/ezOV85PDZFc/v-deo.html which fan would you recommend? I need to be able to run it off of a battery and also ideally a portable solar panel, and I'd like it to have variable speed. Not sure what size would be best, seems that are 4" and 6" models, I certainly want it to be as quiet as possible, someone told me 6" models are quieter, but would probably be bulkier attached to a cooler, and also somehow I'll need to attach them to the ducting running through the cooler
I agree I think the 6 inch is better
Qc labels are all the same, indicating they are all likely made at the same turnkey factory in china
They look “identical” 😉😉 however the a/c infinity did preform, I think it might have to do with internals . But need to check wattage drawn
Pot heads.
Excuse me it’s pot body 💩🍜
So was the problem that you had the connectors wrong like that one comment said to why your sensor was reading inverse ? I really hope that was your problem cuz I’m not buying a new fan of the sensor don’t work. Did you just connect them backwards?
what about spider farmers inline fans?
🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️ hahaha 👋🏼
It is same as Mars, same company