AC Infinity Setups by Grow Tent Size: From 60 × 60 to 150 × 150 cm

Looking for an AC Infinity grow tent set, but none of the ready-made kits quite suits your needs? Put one together from individual parts to match your tent size. For a 60 × 60 cm tent, choose the 100 mm CLOUDLINE PRO T4 extract fan; for tents from 60 × 120 to 120 × 120 cm, the 150 mm CLOUDLINE PRO T6; and for a 150 × 150 cm tent with 730–1,000 W of lighting, the 200 mm CLOUDLINE PRO T8. For each size, you can choose between two options: one with the 69 PRO controller included with the fan (4 ports), and one with the Controller AI+ (8 ports and expansion sensors).

Jump to tent: 60 × 60 cm, 60 × 120 or 90 × 90 cm, 120 × 120 cm, 150 × 150 cm.

Set-up with 69 PRO or AI+?

Both options automatically control extraction according to temperature and humidity, and both can handle a light, humidifier and S7 heater. They differ in the number of ports and the sensors they provide. For your first tent, 69 PRO is usually enough. Choose AI+ from the outset if you already know that 4 ports will not be enough, or if you want to control the HYDRONE 5 dehumidifier centrally.

Do not buy climate-control equipment without checking first. Treat the humidifier, dehumidifier and heater shown in the tables as options, not essential equipment. The probe included with CLOUDLINE PRO T measures temperature and humidity from day one, and you can view a graph in the app. After the first week, you will have an overview of night-time temperature and humidity. Buy additional equipment based on recurring deviations, and keep monitoring as the plants grow: a humidifier is particularly useful for seedlings and in winter, a dehumidifier for dense growth, and a heater in an unheated room. The article AC Infinity controllers: Controller AI+ or 69 PRO? explains what you can adjust in the tent.

The extraction set-ups in the tables are our starting recommendations for the specified lights. Adjust your choice according to the room temperature, filter and duct length, especially in an attic and during summer. Find the calculation in the article AC Infinity inline duct fan: CLOUDLINE A, PRO S or PRO T?

60 × 60 cm tent

A 60 × 60 cm tent takes up 0.36 m² of floor space, and you can choose between heights of 120 and 180 cm. The manufacturer lists 2 plants for the CLOUDLAB 422 and one to two for the taller 722. It can accommodate, for example, a bushy chilli plant or several herbs. In a tent only 120 cm high, the light, filter and fan take up a large part of the height. If the plants need the space, position the fan outside the tent.

We do not stock a standalone AC Infinity light for this area, so the set-up uses the Lumatek ATS 200W PRO. Adjust the output using the included 0–10 V dimmer (off, 25, 50, 75 and 100%); switching is controlled by a timer, which you need to buy separately.

Would you like to control the light from the controller? For Lumatek ATS and ZEUS lights, the manufacturer lists the UIS Lighting Adapter Type-A together with an RJ12 adapter on the light side. The connectors and control cable wiring must match the specific light model; we can advise you on choosing a connection in store. You will then no longer need a timer; the light will use the third 69 PRO port and, according to the manufacturer, can only be dimmed within a limited range.

60 × 120 or 90 × 90 cm tent

Choose 150 mm extraction for a 60 × 120 or 90 × 90 cm tent. For the set-ups for these areas, we allow for lights of 280–300 W; a 150 mm fan offers more headroom than a 100 mm model for the filter and heat extraction. The 60 × 120 cm tent fits better along a wall, while the 90 × 90 cm tent fits into a corner. The manufacturer lists 4 plants for the CLOUDLAB 642 and 3 for the 733. Both have 150 mm ports, so you can run the ducting directly through them.

Is the tent in a bedroom or living room? Add a 150 mm silencer after the fan. The narrower CLOUDLAB 632 tent (90 × 60 cm) also uses 150 mm extraction; choose the net, bars and light to suit its footprint.

120 × 120 cm tent

For the CLOUDLAB 844 tent (120 × 120 × 200 cm) with a 500 W light, choose the 150 mm CLOUDLINE PRO T6 extract fan. In its set for this tent, the manufacturer includes the same fan as a PRO S6 with Controller AI+, an IONFRAME EVO6 500 W light, two CLOUDRAY S6 fans, a refillable 150 mm filter and 2.4 m of ducting. Our set-up assembled from individual parts follows the same configuration.

How to arrange the set-up:

• the 500 W light hangs from the mounting bars above the plants,
• the filter and 150 mm extract fan are at the top, near the ceiling, where the air is warmest,
• clip 2× CLOUDRAY S6 fans to the tent bars at plant height, one on each side,
• hang the probe at the height of the plant tips, in the shade of the leaves, so that it is not exposed to direct light or airflow from the circulation fans,
• the air intake is through the open lower port.

The tent does not have a 150 mm port, so run the ducting through a 200 mm port and tighten the sleeve around it. Extraction, the light and both circulation fans, connected via a splitter, use 3 of the 4 ports on the 69 PRO. The fourth is useful if you choose the more affordable THERMOFORGE S7, controlled by the controller, instead of the T7 heater with its own sensor. The T5 humidifier and HYDRONE 7 dehumidifier regulate themselves and do not need a port.

Why choose a refillable filter here? Once the carbon is used up, you only need to buy a refill and can keep the filter body. Using a stronger light, or growing in a warm attic? Consider 200 mm extraction, as in the set-up for a 150 × 150 cm tent.

150 × 150 cm tent

For the CLOUDLAB 866 tent (150 × 150 × 200 cm), choose the 200 mm CLOUDLINE PRO T8 extract fan. According to the manufacturer, the tent can hold 10 plants. The lights suggested here draw 730–1,000 W, around 1.5–2 times more than a 500 W light; the position of their power supplies also affects the tent’s heat load. Run the 200 mm ducting directly through the tent port.

EVO8 or EVO10? Choose EVO8 if the tent is in a warm room or attic. EVO10 draws 270 W more; the technical tables list a PPFD of 2,146 µmol/m²/s for EVO10 and 2,013 µmol/m²/s for EVO8. The figures in the tables alone are no substitute for comparing PPFD maps at the same height above the canopy. Choose EVO10 according to the crop’s light requirements and the extraction capacity available for the additional heat. If the PRO T8 with EVO8 is already running at its highest settings for most of the day in summer, do not switch to EVO10.

About the filter: the AI+ PRO 200 mm set includes a standard 200 mm filter rated at 1,308 m³/h. For the set-up with 69 PRO, we recommend the XL filter, rated at 1,580 m³/h, for extended use of the extract fan at high speeds. If you expect to use lower speeds, the standard 200 mm filter will also be sufficient here. The article on ventilation discusses the filter match specified in the manufacturer’s set and the filter’s limit.

For tents larger than 150 × 150 cm, choose the extract fan according to the light output and the diameter of the ports, for example CLOUDLINE PRO S10 (250 mm) or PRO S12 (300 mm). We would be happy to work out a set-up like this with you.

What not to forget

• Choose a dehumidifier to suit the tent size. According to the manufacturer, HYDRONE 5 is for tents up to 100 × 100 cm; for the narrower 60 × 120 cm tent, we recommend it here based on the smaller 0.72 m² area. HYDRONE 7 is for tents from 120 × 120 to 150 × 150 cm. For HYDRONE 7, the manufacturer specifies up to 8 L of water per day under suitable conditions. Daily extraction depends on temperature, humidity and the amount of water evaporated by the plants.
• HYDRONE 5 and THERMOFORGE S7 need a controller. The S7 heater can also be used with 69 PRO. The manufacturer lists HYDRONE 5 with AI+ and does not state that it supports 69 PRO, so it is only included in the AI+ set-ups.
• Choose a dehumidifier based on the room’s humidity too. For both HYDRONE 5 and 7, the manufacturer states that the humidity in the room where the tent is located should not consistently exceed 62%. Higher humidity must be removed by ventilation or a compressor dehumidifier for the room.
• Sockets and power consumption. Each fan, light, humidifier, dehumidifier and heater needs its own socket, and Controller AI+ also needs its own adapter. The 150 × 150 cm set-up with 69 PRO and full climate equipment therefore uses 7 sockets. The EVO10 light and THERMOFORGE heater alone draw a total of 2,000 W; add the other appliances and keep an eye on the load on the entire circuit. According to the manufacturer, the THERMOFORGE heater must be plugged directly into a wall socket, with no other devices in between; do not use an extension lead, multiway adapter or timer.

For general advice on choosing a tent, see the articles Buying a grow tent: A to Z and I have a small tent.

Frequently asked questions

Can I start with a set-up using 69 PRO and switch to AI+ later?

Yes. You can connect the CLOUDLINE PRO T fan, IONFRAME lights, CLOUDRAY fans and CLOUDFORGE humidifier to Controller AI+ using their UIS cables. You can then use the 69 PRO controller in a second tent, for example.

What order should I buy things in if I want to keep costs down?

A tent, light, CLOUDLINE PRO T with a filter and ducting, and one circulation fan. Add climate equipment only after checking your measurements. The cheapest option is a CLOUDLINE A or PRO S extract fan with a manual speed controller, but you will need to monitor the speed yourself.

Is a ready-made kit better, or should I assemble a grow tent set from individual parts?

A kit is a good choice if its contents suit you and you do not want to choose each part yourself. Each kit has a CLOUDLAB tent, Controller AI+, extraction with a carbon filter and 2.4 m of ducting, a light and a CLOUDRAY S6 circulation fan. The kits for 60 × 60, 60 × 120 and 90 × 90 cm tents have a CLOUDLINE A extract fan and an IONBOARD LED board rated at 115–260 W; the kit for a 120 × 120 cm tent has a CLOUDLINE PRO S6 and IONFRAME EVO6. Choose a set assembled from individual parts if you want a different PRO T or PRO S extract fan, an IONFRAME EVO light even in a smaller tent, or climate equipment from the outset. Find the range in the AC Infinity kits category. Kits for 90 × 90 and 120 × 120 cm tents are oversised; they can be collected from our Prague store or delivered on a pallet.

The lists above cover the tent’s technical equipment. Choose plant pots, substrate and fertilisers according to the plants.

Starter essentials by tent size

Add ducting and clamps of the same diameter to the extract fan; find the full list in the table for your tent size. Categories: CLOUDLAB tents and accessories, AC Infinity fans, AC Infinity lights. The guide AC Infinity in a grow tent explains how the system works and when it may not be worthwhile. We can advise you on a set-up for a larger or unusual tent at our Prague store.

Technical data sources: set for a 120 × 120 cm tent, AI+ PRO 200 mm set, HYDRONE 5, HYDRONE 7 and lights from other brands on the AC Infinity Europe website, Lumatek ATS 200W PRO.