Product Brochure 2016/17
Contents 2 Rapid Air Movement (RAM) for hydroponic growrooms and growtents As experts in the field of hydroponic ventilation, Rapid Air Movement (RAM) knows how important the right balance of air movement is for the growth and yield of your plants. We provide high quality, specialist ventilation equipment for every type of hydroponic growing environment and all of our fans, carbon filters, ducting, fan speed controllers and air movement accessories have been designed by growers, for growers.
Why is ventilation so important to a hydroponic set-up? In order to avoid problems such as disease, poor growth, low yields and pest control issues it is vital that temperature and humidity in the growing area are carefully controlled. Ensuring there is a good supply of fresh air in indoor growing areas can be the difference between success and failure. So save time, money and effort by ensuring that you have the right filter, fan and ducting for your growing area. Fit the winning combination – fit RAM.
Air Transport Mixed-Flow Inline Fans Inline Duct Fans
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Fan Speed Controllers AIR-PRO Variispeed
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Filters & Accessories RC412 Filters
Filter Stand Bug Barriers
10 Ducting & Accessories Flexible Acoustic
Clamps
12 Air Movement Air Circulators Pedestal Fan
Wall Fan Clip-On Fans
Eco Fan
16 Environment Ultrasonic Humidifier
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Mixed-Flow Inline Fans A range of switched two-speed mixed-flow inline fans which are optimised for high pressure and quiet air movement. With an integral mounting bracket and fitted with an IEC socket. The RAM Mixed-Flow Inline fan features a release system for easy cleaning and maintenance. Optimised design for high pressure, quiet air movement. • Mixed-flow ABS impeller • 2-speed motor • Quiet operation • To be used with ducting • Supplied with mounting bracket and 3m power cord and plug
High Speed
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Low Speed
Size
Op. temp range
Protection class
Impeller
Power Consumption
Current (A)
RPM
Airflow
Power Consumption
Current (A)
RPM
Airflow
100mm
-20 to +50oC
IP44
ABS
28w
0.12
2210
199m3/hr
25w
0.11
1900
165m3/hr
125mm
-20 to +50oC
IP44
ABS
35w
0.14
2520
284m3/hr
30w
0.13
2250
248m3/hr
150mm
-20 to +50 C
IP44
ABS
54w
0.23
2550
517m /hr
48w
0.2
2050
398m3/hr
200mm
-20 to +50 C
IP44
ABS
125w
0.57
2300
840m /hr
123w
0.52
1900
690m3/hr
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Inline Duct Fans An optimised design for high pressure and quiet air movement, the RAM Inline Duct Fan features the patented Fast-Flow™ even air-flow fin. The RAM Inline Duct Fan is supplied with a mounting bracket and fitted with an IEC Socket.
What is Fast-Flow™? Fast-Flow™ is an anti-turbulence fin. This patented technology slows down the air coming into the fan, resulting in a smoother and more direct flow of air into the ducting. Optimised design for high pressure/quiet air movement • Fast-Flow™ even air flow fin (patented design) • Quiet operation • To be used with ducting • Protection class IP44
Single Speed Size
Op. temp range
Protection class
Impeller
Power Consumption
Current (A)
RPM
Airflow
100mm
-20 to +50oC
IP44
PA66
69w
0.32
2550
277m3/hr
125mm
-20 to +50oC
IP44
PA66
74w
0.34
2475
378m3/hr
150mm
-20 to +50 C
IP44
PA66
96w
0.44
2210
580m3/hr
200mm
-20 to +50 C
IP44
PA66
166w
0.77
2280
998m3/hr
250mm
-20 to +50 C
IP44
PA66
174w
0.80
2350
1088m3/hr
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AIR-PRO Fan Speed Controller The RAM AIR-PRO is an intelligent and silent indoor climate controller designed to control extraction and intake fans thermostatically by monitoring and keeping the desired room temperature and air pressure. All you have to do is plug in your fans, set the required air temperature and fan speed/balance and the AIR-PRO will do the rest, maintaining a continuous temperature in your growroom and giving you full control over negative pressure. The AIR-PRO features a remote thermostat sensor and temperature setting, as well as twin fan speed control.
Benefits
For best results, use the AIR-PRO with RAM inline fans. It can however, be used with other brands. Note: Do not exceed the maximum load. Maximum load per power outlet – 8 amps (max total 13 amps).
Technical specification Controls two inline/exhaust fans - range of fans suitable: RAM 100mm to 315mm or equivalent.
The AIR-PRO learns your optimum fan speed for the temperature/pressure ratio that you desire.
Specifications
The AIR-PRO’s unique software will automatically calculate the running speed for your fans and from doing so, learn to modulate them (ramp down) to a single running speed that maintains the temperature that you have set. A remote probe is fitted, accurate to within +/- 1 degree that can be placed in the key temperature sensitive area.
• Variable Temperature Control
Limits fan noise The AIR-PRO limits fan noise that commonly occurs due to excessive air flow.
Extends fan life and saves electricity The AIR-PRO will hunt for a stable fan speed that maintains the desired temperature. This means that your fans will be running at below their maximum operating speed and at maximum efficiency in reference to power vs. performance, extending fan motor life whilst only using the minimum of electricity required.
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Controls the majority of fan sizes
• 1 x 2m Remote Thermostat Sensor • Variable Fan Speed Control • Digital display • 1 x 2m power lead
Variispeed Fan Speed Controller This is a fan speed controller offering precise control with a variable speed. As a budget product it simply allows the user to plug in their fan and use the dial to gradually adjust the fan speed from completely off to full power. Use the Variispeed fan control for fans up to 300w. • Variable speed, full power to completely off. • Precise Control • Suitable for up to 300w.
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RAM Filters - the inside story Guaranteed to do the job! We use virgin Australian RC412 Carbon, widely considered to be one of the superior carbons for air filtration. 65% CTC carbon – this means the specification of RC412 carbon used takes on board 65% of its own density in volatile airborne molecules (smell). The RC412 carbon has a very low ash content of less than 13% and is a virgin granulated product. The granulated form of this carbon means it can be compacted very tightly leaving no air spaces where organic compounds (odours) can escape.
Technical Specification
The RAM Pro Active carbon filter features a carbon pore size of 0.02 micron, which is very high in carbon specification. Basically, it means the carbon is far more absorbent to volatile organic smells and is more attractive to them making the odour element stick to them like glue and become absorbed.
The air flow capacity of a fan is commonly measured in metres cubed per hour (m3/hr). Pressure within the ventilation system has a direct effect on the flow rate of a fan, so all fans will have a pressure loss curve contained somewhere in the literature that is supplied with the fan.
The carbon filling process used in the manufacture of these filters includes inline drying and dehumidifying to make sure the carbon is in peak condition before the filter is compacted. We also use special expansion foam on the neck making sure that the compaction rate of the carbon remains high at all times. Lower quality filters have poor compaction, meaning volatile smells can escape before contact with the carbon. NOTE: Some filters use a sales gimmick stating you should switch the ends as the top of the filter gets used before the carbon at the base. When air is under pressure within the filter, this has been demonstrated to have no factual proof!
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Pressure Loss Curve
Pressure is measured in pascals (Pa) and in all cases a fan’s maximum flow rate is measured at 0 Pa. Adding ducting and/or a filter to a ventilation system will increase the operating pressure and as such will lower the flow rate of the fan. It is critical that you understand this in order to specify the correct filter for your area. As a rule of thumb, when you purchase your filter, make sure its cubic metre capacity is 20% greater than the fan output. This will assure you have the best filtration efficiency.
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Filters The RAM Pro Active professional carbon filter range has been designed with the grower in mind. This means they are guaranteed to do the job – easy-to-use, good value for money and flexible to suit your needs, offering a variety of sizes.
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Filter Size*
Maximum recommended fan flow rate
100 x 200
170m³/hr
125 x 475
350m³/hr
150 x 475
500m³/hr
150 x 600
700m³/hr
200 x 600
850m³/hr
250 x 600
1080m³/hr
315 x 800
1350m³/hr
315 x 1250
2400m³/hr
*Flange size x length
Accessories Filter Stand The fully adjustable and robust RAM filter stand is a favourite among growers and hydro magazines due to its flexibility and rigidity. It can hold filters of all sizes and can be altered in height and angles for fitting in those tight spaces. Having a variable length option for the filter stand means that it has the complete flexibility to hold the filter of your choice.
Stop those bugs from getting into your room
And adjustable height means that the grower has flexibility in where they place their filter in their growing set up.
Air Flow
Stop those bugs from getting into your room
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Bug Barriers Barrier fits over your fan Insect screen for your intake fans
Ducting can then be out over Bug Barrier
The RAM Bug Barrier is a fine mesh screen for intake fans to prevent insects in the growroom. This screen comes with Velcro strips for attaching to an intake fan to allow for easy adjustment, creating the perfect fit!
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Flexible Ducting There are three types of flexible ducting in the RAM range:
ALUDUCT Low Noise Ducting This flexible ducting is a three-layer multi-ply reinforced aluminium and polester laminated ducting with an encapsulated high tensile steel wire helix. This means it holds its shape very well offering less drag than competitor products, thus less noise when in use and less pressure drop. It is individually boxed in 5m or 10m lengths. It has also been tested for fire resistance and in the event of a fire, no toxic gases are emitted.
Combi-Duct Lightproof Ducting The lightproof flexible ducting from RAM is a four-layer multi-laminated construction with an encapsulated high tensile steel wire helix which ensures strength and durability. The black PVC outer is plant safe and is a strong vapour/light barrier which ensures extra air tightness over a standard alloy ducting while remaining very flexible. Due to the four-layer structure, this ducting holds its shape with a seamless void when fully extended, delivering low pressure drop, no particulate clogging and little noise when in use. It is available in 10m lengths and has been test for fire resistance.
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ALUDUCT Low Noise Ducting
Combi-Duct Lightproof Ducting
Material
Reinforced aluminium and polyester
Reinforced aluminium and polyester with PVC outer
Wire Strength
72A
72A
Layers
Alloy 0.0075mm – PET 0.015mm – Alloy 0.0075mm
PVC – Alloy 0.0075mm – PET 0.015mm – Alloy 0.0075mm
To Fit Fan/Filter Diameter Range (mm)
100 / 125 / 150 / 200 / 250 / 315
100 / 125 / 150 / 200 / 250 / 315
Ducting Diameter Size (mm)
Wire Thickness (mm)
Wire Spacing (mm)
102
0.8
2.3
127
0.8
2.6
152
1
2.6
203
1.2
3.5
254
1.2
3.7
315
1.2
4.4
SONODUCT Acoustic Ducting Constructed using micro-perforated inner ducting to dampen noise. 25mm fibrewool insulation and covered with an outer jacket, which acts as a vapour barrier. The jacket is a multi-layer aluminium/PET mix offering great flexibility and strength. • Inner – Perforated flexible ducting
Accessories
• Insulation – Fibrewool 25mm • Jacket – Aluminium/Polyester • Available in 5m or 10m lengths
Material
SONODUCT Acoustic Ducting Reinforced aluminium and polyester with fibrewool inner
Clamps
Wire Strength
72A
Layers
Alloy 0.0075mm – PET 0.015mm – Alloy 0.0075mm – Fibrewool 25mm – Polythene – Alloy 0.0075mm PET 0.015mm – Alloy 0.0075mm
Making everything connect
To Fit Fan/Filter Diameter Range (mm)
100 / 125 / 150 / 200 / 250 / 315
A simple, easy way to connect fans, filters, ducting and accessories that allow for easy adjustment, creating the perfect fit!
Ducting Diameter Size (mm)
102 / 127 / 152 / 203 / 254 / 315
Wire Thickness (mm)
0.8 / - / 1 / 1.2 / 1.2 / 1.2
Wire Spacing (mm)
2.3 / - / 2.6 / 3.5 / 3.7 / 4.4 11
Floor Air Circulators RAM Air circulators have stylish chrome finish, 360 degree tilt adjustment as well as variable speed motors. A must–have product to ensure even roomtemperature and as an aid to plant transpiration TIP: Air circulators work in a different way to other fans and are the best for moving air within a growroom. The correct way to use them to maximise their performance is to have them tilted upwards.
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Oscillating Pedestal Fan The robust and reliable RAM Pedestal Oscillating Fan features a solid base for extra stability as well as an adjustable 400mm (16�) head with a finger safe mesh grill. It has three speed settings and runs quietly. The height of the fan can easily be adjusted up to 1.3m high. This fan is ideal for providing natural air movement in a growing environment.
Wall Fan Ideal as a growroom wall fan, this 40w oscillating fan features a 16� blade and three speed settings. It has pull cords for ease of use rather than remote control operation so if for any unforeseeable reason the power supply gets interrupted the fan will automatically restart rather than waiting for a remote start. A wall fan in a growroom is ideal for circulating the area to avoid any hotspots occurring from the lighting equipment. TIP: Simply installing a wall fan into a hydroponic set up in a grow room is not enough to provide a full ventilation system.
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Clip-On Fans A clip-on fan is a versatile product for providing added hydroponic ventilation. The air flow provided by a clip-on fan mimics a natural breeze similar to what the plants would experience when growing outdoors. RAM has two types of Clip-on fan, both available from HydroGarden.
150mm Clip-On Fan (6”) – 15w This fan has a quality high output with a quiet motor and sturdy clips. It has 2 speed settings and an adjustable head.
200mm Oscillating Clip-On Desk Fan (8”) – 23w This fan has a quality high output with a quiet motor and sturdy clips. It has 2 speed settings and an adjustable head.
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Eco Fan This compact 12� fan is ideal for a space-conscious grower, its narrow design makes it ideal to fit into a grow room or grow tent providing excellent air circulation. The Eco Fan which is also known as a Louver Fan or a Box Fan, features a louver setting which moves the air in all directions to ensure an even flow across a larger area rather than concentrating all the power into one direction. The RAM Eco Fan is ideal for creating a more natural air movement in your growing environment.
Technical Specification Size 300mm (12�) Power
40w
Voltage
220 - 240v / 50-60Hz
Speed
3 speed settings
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Ultrasonic Humidifier Keeping the right humidity levels in your growroom is highly important to the success of a plant. To assist in creating the right level of moisture in the growing environment RAM has developed a growroom humidifier. With a large 5L tank, the RAM Ultrasonic Humidifier is easy-to-use with a fully adjustable output of up to 400ml per hour using the dial operation on the front of the product. It is ideal for preventing dryness in your growing environment which can be experienced with all the hydroponic ventilation equipment required for a growing set up.
Technical Specification Size 5L tank
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Power
30w
Voltage
220 - 240v / 50Hz
Speed
Up to 400ml/hr
Measuring Up Measuring up your room correctly is vitally important to ensure that you fit the correct ventilation set-up to optimize the efficiency of your growing area. Due to the many variables involved in planning out a growing area – space size, lighting, fan and filter combinations, etc, we recommend that you ask your retailer for some expert advice.
When growing in an enclosed space, we advise using both an extractor fan and an intake fan. The extractor will remove the hot air along with other respiratory by-products and helps to replenish carbon dioxide. The intake fan should be placed at the opposite end of the growing environment to help control humidity and temperature and introduce carbon dioxide into the area.
The ideal place for a humidifier is by the intake vent
The addition of some form of air circulator (in this case a Clip-On fan) helps to provide a healthier growing environment. It keeps the air moving within the growtent preventing static air spots. Air movement also stimulates stronger plant stems.
A RAM AIR-PRO Fan Speed Controller will be needed to control extraction and intake fans thermostatically by monitoring and keeping the desired room temperature and air pressure.
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