FAN WARS: See Inside SPIDER FARMER vs MARS HYDRO Clip Fans

[@Shadow.strain]

Thanks for sharing this information, glad you opened them up to see the gear box 👊🏻💯

[@gardensupplyguys]

Love the gutz !!! Its a guy thing… old school 😊

[@moonygrows]

I've got 6 of the spider farmer fans. They run 24/7 and have had zero issues in over 3 months. Will be replacing my Jardins when they die out. The versatility of 7 speeds and the lower wattage is awesome. Definitely worth the money. The Jardins are lucky to last past 3 months. I started with 10 I have 4 left.

[@gardensupplyguys]

Appreciate the detailed input 🙏 Moony keep coming back and sharing. Your timeline on Jardins is spot on also…. Never wanna see another Jardin again. Keep running those spiders ! I think they are a solid design… if anything comes up please share your feedback 🫶🫶🫶

[@moonygrows]

@@gardensupplyguys I appreciate you breaking it down in a concise way. I have to admit I was on the "it's all from one factory" mindset haha. Even as a spider farmer guy I was assuming it was shared technology. I mean how different can fans really be? Turns out a hell of a lot haha. Thanks for the insight. I agree with your ratings too, that new gen 2 is the pinnacle if a little expensive when buying 4 per tent. Happy to know I have a happy medium. I completely agree with you about the Jardins, my local grow shop sighed relief when I changed so they weren't responsible for replacing anymore haha. If they didn't make it to 6 months they would replace and send back. Jardin are insanely accepting of refunds obviously they know they are crap. Anyway thanks again I've subbed and look forward to more equipment breakdowns. Id love some Information on the LED "Booster bars" with UV and IR. I am thinking they are a waste of money as they are UVA and so give no noticeable boost and the "IR" are just reds. Any insight would be great.

[@Slowedpark420]

I just installed 2 Spider farmer fans recently and they are working excellently and very quiet. Only 7 speeds vs 10 on ac infinity is not a problem. They are well worth the price when you compare them to other brands. I wouldn't let 3 fan speeds be a deal breaker. Save the money and go for the Spider farmer.

[@gardensupplyguys]

I do like the slip gear feature. My feeling is this should stand up to time based on what we saw. They did some stuff in that design that is making me consider talking to them… Hey at least they print some shit on the box for retail stores. Says alot about their goals to become a true brand on store shelves 👍

[@Slowedpark420]

I purchased 2 off of Amazon for $39.99 a piece and satisfied with them. Was seriously considering the AC Infinity but couldn't pass up on the price of the Spider Farmer at this time.

[@Slowedpark420]

Spider farmer might just be the best bang for the buck in fans right now. Keep making videos I find them informative.

[@kingkongs9996]

Honestly , I found solution in normal vents what have "nature regime " no more wind stress , no more raise humidity , and run on 15watt from 30 . 16" . Cost 14€ .. so all this not cover grow room area . Maybe for tents but grow in tent is bigest mistake what grower can do 🤣

[@winstonpratt604]

Bro tents are way more versatile than a room lol I run a Tent City in my Basement and a Facility here in Oklahoma and Tents are just plain better lol ​@@kingkongs9996

[@Loooooooooooooooool]

This channel is going to blow up, you've got me subscribed. Ill be on the lookout for both the ac infinity cloudray s6 gen2 and the mist sprayer they have. The tent from ac infinity has the best feeling zipper imo, I'm sure you'll get around to showing a video comparing tents.

[@gardensupplyguys]

We are always on the hunt for making something fun we feel hasn’t been done… the checklist always has a few in the cue. Working hard though to give you guys more but also gotta give some funny shit added cause thats why we do it ! Love what you do and its not work 💯💯💯

[@V00dooCookie]

Thank you for doing this I was curious about the fans since I'm looking into getting a tent in the next few months. This felt like a learning lesson for me as well it was a nice video.

[@gardensupplyguys]

Everything from choosing equipment to growing is a continuous learning process. If you need help on tent talk give us a ring. 1-920-857-9493 I’ll help you myself. - Jesse

[@ghostpack9348]

I also have a Spyder Farmer Fan! The only Problem with this model was that it started to click after three days when it moved to the left! Can this be due to the built-in Plastic gears ?🧐🤔

[@frostberry22]

good info, thanks for doing the fan comparison

[@RammaJamma3]

I like that mars power cord out of way and not a problem like the spider

[@gardensupplyguys]

The spider we run does not have a power cord issue but glad you like your Mars… thats all that matters 💯

[@Hoosierdaddyjones812]

Nice breakdown and comparison video. I appreciate it. Im running ac infinity but just basic models. They dont oscillate, but 10 speeds is nice. I'm about to order the updated models now.

[@normagee]

fantastic , great work & looks like AC Infinity Gen2 fans are the ones to have 😎

[@gardensupplyguys]

They got alot built into that new design and we feel they got it right on the second design GEN2 🏆👍

[@CATTABIS]

How do you take the front panel off the spider farmer to clean it? I’m about to flip to flower and want to clean my oscillating fans out before - I have the spider farmer and the mars hydro

[@dannyarmata8878]

I wud pick the gen2 ac infinty or spiderfarmer from the guts

[@gardensupplyguys]

They were my two faves ! Spider Farmers slip gear ⚙️ setup I found cool from a design standpoint. AC Infinity GEN2 with the sensors and recal set points blew my mind as that takes extra $$$ to do that.. and not just a few pennies… that and the neck ball bearing on steal plate… heaviest fan out of all of them and we like weight. Time will tell with all these new fans. May the best ☝️ win 🏆

[@nikolasmaes99]

Which one is most quiet of them all? (6 inch, oscillating)

[@christianhalla3905]

happy to have my spider farmer 6 in :)

[@HighLife420Guy]

Great video, I got an email last week a few days after watching the first fan wars. They are offering free replacement upgrades for all customers that have had issues with the first gen fans. Even if you bought multiple they will replace all the fans without needing to return your first gen fans, so I'm finally fully satisfied with AC infinity worth the extra $10 per fan knowing they will do whatever it takes to make it right.

[@gardensupplyguys]

I gotta say thats something we do not often see. Smart move eating the GEN1’s knowing the GEN2’s will buy loyalty for life. AC Infinity has always made RMA’s on defects merely effortless on our end. We just swap with a new one if customer calls or walks in… AC Infinity will send us replacements with zero time delays… we respect that in any MFG who protects their brand backed by a solid warranty 👍

[@moosebrandon8665]

The fan only having three speeds instead of 10 is about the least of my worries I think I would have

[@ChadWestport]

Great video and tear down. Thank you for sharing the look inside.

[@gardensupplyguys]

It was our pleasure. We enjoy it too 🌱

[@TNBNaturals]

This is awesome 🎉🎉🎉❤

[@gardensupplyguys]

No you guys are awesome with your CO2 Shaker bottles and stuff ! We always recommend the shakers for our tent guys who haven’t gotten a taste/boost of what CO2 can do in their environment.

[@mr.medicannacation5696]

After 2 weeks of the Upgraded Mars Hydro fan my oscillating became No worky worky

[@gardensupplyguys]

Dats Shitty Shitty 😢 We hope you enjoyed our breakdown !

[@NisseCrusader]

Disassemble it. I believe in your case it's a cog inside it that is not tight enough so the oscillating feature will just skip. When opening from the top it would normally be the first cog you encounter. Edit: UNPLUG IT BEFORE DISSASEMBLE of course.

[@mr.medicannacation5696]

@@gardensupplyguys Heck ya I appreciate the content! Most likely gonna go with the upgraded AC Infinity fan next time! Thank you 🙏

[@mr.medicannacation5696]

@@NisseCrusader Thank you I will definitely try this out ! Much appreciated!

[@JohnDoe-pl7db]

Which one has the best starter kit?

[@Dino_Hunter_420]

Ac infinity

[@Dino_Hunter_420]

Customer service , and request of thing they aren’t selling yet or exist 😮

[@RobertH65]

My AC Infinity started making clicking noise after about a months use. Mars hydro going a couple week now very quite running.

[@ArcaneBuddhist]

I’m just going to stick with AC Infinity’s S6 V2. Btw just to let you know any clip fans on AC Infinity’s website if it states Pre-Order you will actually receive V2, I even confirmed that with one of their customer service reps. They also can be Pre-Ordered today and they will ship out by the 17th! Mines already on its way. Have an amazing grow and harvest everyone, Namaste.

[@kentfrazier6683]

Looks like AC Infinity gen 2 or mars for me next purchase!!!!

[@hansgreif2503]

I really thank you for this videos , the german ones are more a commercial, now even good old germany legalized and my vent broke... Would loved the AC , but the updated Spider Farmer was more in budget and will arrive soon. Keep up the great job , especially the look inside helped my decision, thanks for the nice chat also bro, respect from germany. ❤ Update: It arrived and damn updated version placed cable better , 10 speed and most important silent and Solid. Thx again bro

[@gardensupplyguys]

Glad you enjoyed the tear down on these fans… we are working on more each week to share what we can as a grow community. We appreciate your support 💯❤️🫵

[@justjoo8565]

Mich würde interessieren wo du die Spider Farmer her hast und was du bezahlt hast? Beste Grüße

[@hambiscuit9943]

I remember around a year or 2 ago everybody was looking for a good clip on fan. AC Infinity beat everyone to the game then mars and now spider farmer. Wonder if everybody is getting the fans from the same factory. To clean the blades try twisting the face plates. The AC pops right open

[@nickw8006]

Just bought the spider farmer of AliExpress, mine got 10 speeds and the power cord does not come for the back occilating part but from the buttom part thats stationary(where you connect it to the clipon)

[@gardensupplyguys]

Wish they allowed us to upload photos like the new spider farmer fan you got. I gotta say i do like the Spider Farmer also and am using it in a tent right now. It runs solid 👍💯🔌

[@nickw8006]

@@gardensupplyguys i sure never had one that sits so sturdy on the pole and being quiet like that, its only been on for very short time but already way longer than some i have previously owned.

[@nickw8006]

@@gardensupplyguys btw on AliExpress it stated a 10 watt 7 speed version, but i recieved a 9 watt 10 speed version

[@kosycat1]

Awesome video thank you!

[@519oliveira]

AC Infinity for the win but spider farmer looks and sounds interesting with that slip gear feature you mentioned

[@gardensupplyguys]

It really was one of my favorite vids to date. Opening these units up shows how serious these companies go with a vision. From what i saw from Mars Hydro states: We are here to make 💰 by cutting corners on quality and design. Thats a $29.99 fan at best IMO… same with VivoSun… cheap light plastic feel… One comment said it best… “Feels like a Toy Fan” Now AC Infinity and Spider Farmer hold the top spots… IMHO. I just call it as I see it. Everyone can make their own call… We are a community and its about the info sprinkled with some laughs in between. Just another day at Garden Supply Guys 🤩💯🌱✅💪

[@Papalegba22]

Movie clips are kinda strange. I just want a short comparison video.

[@GamesMchellwraith]

The Mars hydro only oscillates at 80 degrees which is a massive Plus💚✌

[@gardensupplyguys]

It’ll help, missed that i apologize on the detail saying 90

[@wisconsinlife3971]

My vivosun fan is a POS.. jerky oscillating function..

[@dmo848]

So glad I ran into these videos. I guess I'll spend the extra money and go with ac infinity again

[@michampunkt1353]

i have the spider farmer and can only advise everyone not to buy it. the fan runs nice and quiet, oscillation is a pain in the ass. oscillation lasted 4 days, then it started making noise, i opened the fan and greased some spots, quiet again for a few days and then the same thing all over again. i now have the fan running without oscillation.

[@MIMCKMedia]

biggest Problem is that they sold out everywhere and prices explode to over 80€

[@5t0n3d-G4m3r]

so i have a question for the fellow growers here, anyone else running cheap oscillating pedestal fans upside down by zip ties instead of hurricane or other wall mount fans?

[@gardensupplyguys]

I’ve never ran upside downers myself but visualizing your creativity on pedestal fans and making use of them I can only say “Much Love from one Grower to another” 💯💯💯 - Jesse

[@JayDee25895]

SF fan you put the cord inside the clamp it keeps it out of the way

[@Kane-k9k]

Are they stronger than your oldschool 40cm seahawks?

[@gardensupplyguys]

You would have to send me that seahawk to answer that question 😎

[@gardensupplyguys]

I am 💯 sure a 6.5” blade is gonna push more CFM that a 40mm lil guy 🤓

[@winnieman-fx1hu]

any fan that uses one motor for the fan and oscillation will fail eventually, the gears are just too weak.

[@gardensupplyguys]

The single motor just gets overloaded with varying weight loads if you stack it all into one fan function. We saw this with Monkey Fans by Secret Jardin… what a shit show those units were. Just weak and poorly engineered and even the manufacturer would miss greasing the gears properly which would cause drag right out of the box once turned on with oscillation function engaged.

[@gazt657]

I was trying to get anyone ov them all out ov stock so i went with the AC infinity cost bit more i like the fan tho

[@torrencekrepps757]

The plastic gear is a problem I've ruined 2 a/c infinity fans due to hitting the tent

[@gardensupplyguys]

Clicky-Clicky but most still worky worky, just annoying as all BLEEEEEEEEEP ! We learn from our setup woes in a tent layout, make sure those walls aren’t pulling in from negative pressure but also AC Infinity will swap GEN2’s for the clicky-clickity-clack-a-doodle doo’s we all love to hate !!! 😂💯✅

[@mikek5631]

Thanks for the video. I would be happy with either the Spider Farmer or the AC Infinity Gen 2. Unfortunately, in my region, both fans are ridiculously expensive for what they are. I know they have bells and whistle and the low wattage is definitely a plus but I can't justify spending $80 on a freaking fan. Both AC and Spider Farmer have these things way overpriced. I'll wait for a deep discount before I even consider one. Until them, the $20 cheap clip on I have is working great and doing what I need a fan to do.

[@jimd1617]

thanks!

[@gardensupplyguys]

You bet! Its our pleasure seeing everyone chiming in … its the fuel we need ✅

[@Chris-zu4es]

I think it's the same factory making all these. I would buy the one that switched to steel gears ⚙️ instead of the plastic. the oscillating function always break down when plastic. so what's your conclusion which fan is the best out of all? which one shall I order? please I can't watch all these parts of videos. a guess is that ac infinity makes the best oscillating (I think I seen they use USB-C as power cord which is awesome and can be changed if broken or you need a longer one) fans but I haven't tried any name brand at all.

[@invaderyil7149]

nice, now make them smaller

[@gazt657]

Are the better than the ac infinity

[@markrigg6623]

Oscillating chinese fans just aren't a thing. I run sevel fans non Oscillating and make them work in harmony to produce a consistent circular breeze in my 4 x 4. Currently in my 6th year of the hobby and have not ever had a fan fail.

[@kamagurkathees2602]

what fans do you use?

[@markrigg6623]

@@kamagurkathees2602 Cheap Chinese fans that oscillate but I don't turn the oscillation on. I've just switched to more expensive Spider Farmer ones which being DC motor driven are much more power efficient, but I'm still not using the oscillation function.

[@knowyuhgrow420]

Same owners same factory

[@gardensupplyguys]

I gotta say the Spider Farmer is much much better engineered vs the Mars Hydro. The Mars is really cheap feeling in weight and plastic grade vs the heavier duty mold, weight as well as the gearing design for oscillation function with the slip gear. Spider Farmer is the only company to drop in that design and it operates very well in a fashion I do not see having a high fail rate. Its our humble opinion. Strongly considering reaching out to Spider Farmer to offer their line.

[@gardensupplyguys]

VivoSun and Mars Hydro feel much closer to cousins owning factories next to one another 😂 sharing design and molds.

[@MoLemon]

Ac infintiy to the 1

[@gardensupplyguys]

They get the 1 spot followed by a 2 spot by spider farmer… that spider is also respectable… anything below that is less value in my humble tester opinion 🤓✅

[@craigdawson7632]

Inline fan wars, tent wars

[@gardensupplyguys]

Hasn’t this been done a few times before?? I was thinking about being creative with inline fans vs the usual inflow outflow… i have some ideas of weird use cases folks may be like…. damn i am gonna run that 💪

[@g0yit0]

pegatinas que interesante jajajaj

[@MoLemon]

Mars hydro clip fan stop Oscillating after 2 month and my spider farmer works fine but i wait ac infinity Comes to europe

[@gardensupplyguys]

You would think 🤔 that would be a big market for AC Infinity.

[@MoLemon]

@@gardensupplyguys yes and in few days the first growshop in germany get ac infinity grow gear 😍😍😍 the only thing i dont buy from them ist led cuz i run 2 sanlight evo in my 150x150 and newer saw that nice ppfd you have no hot spots and the corner in tent have good ppfd reading too no weak spot and a nice effencie 3.> Waterproof IP 65 light and cable too Made in Austria Today my uv bulb from migrolight arrived and i must say the fixture is rly low quality with sharp edges and i cut my Hand with it. The bulb Look good but the fixture is crap i would recommended only buy the bulb and get a high quality fixture in Reptil Store

[@jamess4444]

This fan costs 70€ in europe... Good job I didn't buy it, I don't understand how the price can be justified... I just want a sturdy good quality low weight ocsilating fan :(

[@gardensupplyguys]

The spider farmer or ac infinity gen2 are reliable choices. I have tested them for long periods… 💯✅🤓

[@jamess4444]

@@gardensupplyguys Thanks for the feedback mate, I'm trying to get my hands on a AC Infinty over here, but its not easy...

[@jamess4444]

@@gardensupplyguys finally got the ac gen 2, was cheaper to get it from amazon USA ship it over and get a travel adapter... lucky enough it runs 110-240V. But great fan hopefully it will pay for itself ;)

[@mikest.gelais8555]

A c infinity

[@kenjohnson5498]

Mars uses inferior plastic and it crumbles after a while

[@gardensupplyguys]

Agreed it was the lightest fan at 1lb 3oz. I also got that vibe when i handled the Mars Hydro as if I was to drop it the fan cage will be the first to shatter.