i'm having problems with mold and mites im assuming because my intake has no filter. is there a cheaper way to make a hepa filter like the ones sold at hydro stores? $100 for a filter seems a bit outrageous when homedepot sells the filters alone for like $10. would it be possible to rig a homedepot hepa filter replacement to the intake? or are those not effiecent enough
diy intake filter?
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Max Q
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Buy the prefilter for a charcoal filter and just cut a square that fits your fan (available here: http://www.hydrofarm.com/pb_detail.php?itemid=8491http://www.hydrofarm.com/pb_detail.php?itemid=8470). It's cheap but thicker than the stuff you'll get at Home Depot, and if you get a large one you'll be able to cut many, many pieces from it. Use a hose clamp or zip tie to attach to your fan if it's an inline.
BCcannabis
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An intake filter is great but most likly is not the reason for mites and/or mold......
Medi 1
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now that the pm im assuming it is...is all in there you need to clean clean clean. all the fans or anything in there. now its covered with pm as well and keeps spreading each time. id say the mites most likely...or usualy come from taking a clone from someone else or bringing outdoor stuff inside
jrinlv
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Are you putting them in a flowering room? I have heard that the 12/12 is not enough light for the bugs and they mostly sleep. The article said they are not efficient in doing their jobs..idk..Let us know JR
Medi 1
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yes lady bugs should be done in veg. and use bleach to scrub the room. dilute with water though. to deal with mites safely and organicly and safe inh bloom use Dr Doom Botanics,. kills em on contact. but njot eggs so it does need re-treatment. also a good idea is neem weekly for maintanance. there is others that kill it all but are quite toxic and i dont recomend that stuff...like avid, kills eggs n all in 1 treatment.
KMacker420
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shop vac filter might work better then pantyhose