My $3 Carbon Filter
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Mataviejas
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Danm, I Laughed hard.
varscience21
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Just because everyone says you're a jerk because you talk like a jerk does not make them losers it makes you look immature for calling them losers.
Devildog93
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This is deadly smart. My last carbon filter I purchased was nearly 1000 bucks with the 600 cfm fan attatched and the carbon "mounted"
I am definitely going this way next time. I might mod the idea a bit, but this will definitely be the "corner stone" I build around. Good job.
I am definitely going this way next time. I might mod the idea a bit, but this will definitely be the "corner stone" I build around. Good job.
TheOrganic
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Do these really work? cause I have had nothing but bad exp. with carbon filters. And have had friends with top notch carbon filters and still fucking rank. I understand that you should pull a certain amount of air through filters for them too work correctly. I now use no filters. But wanted to ask where too put an inline fan for combo with a carbon filter?. I have seen many methods but all have stunk up houses.
Damn a 1000 bucks for filter and 600cfm fan!
Damn a 1000 bucks for filter and 600cfm fan!
PoleVaulter2012
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This is awesome!this is to you for thinking of a genius way to make a cheap carbon filter 
. I sewed a zipper on mine so that i wont have to resew when replacing though, works great!
. I sewed a zipper on mine so that i wont have to resew when replacing though, works great!
Zi IZZY iZ
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This is a pretty good idea but will Scotch Brite Counter Cloths work as good? Beacause i cnt find the towels any where
lee harvey
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hey man awesome idea broo.. just one quick question if you dont mind man... i would just like to ask if placing the filters behind exhaust fans would be a possible invitation for heat?? i made a light trap and even that made temps rise..i cant picture temps staying the same with a filter blocking it? maybe im wrong?
OldGrowth420
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great thread, thx for the info broseph
TJefferson
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What sized rooms are you guys using with these? Also, what types of inline fans? Looks like you're all pushing through this filter too, eh? I'm looking at a 4x4 room with a 450 cfm fan (venting a 600 hps w/ cool tube) and not sure this would be enough for me.
SFBonvivant
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Looks like a great, cheap solution to the odor issue. Thanks for sharing
Hoenhiem
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i know im late as hell on this thread but im glad its still here. this is the reason i love RIU. i will def be making this as soon as my smell gets out of control. im only in week 3 of veg and i can already smell my 2 plants when close enough to water and check the soil, im sure its gonna be a prob durring flower. props to you man +rep and more to you. thanx again.
dragongrower
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Anybody know if this idea can be adapted for use with a pc stealth box using the normal power supply type/size fans? Sorry for the stupid question, but this is my first real attempt to grow indoor...must be super stealth...
chemi
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Indeed yes it can. If you're looking for something simpler, you could find Activated Carbon Sponges/Pads which would have the same affect!
dragongrower
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Thanks Chemi...Your talking about the aquarium type pads, right? Should those be mounted on the inside of the box so the fan pulls air through the pad or mounted on the outside so the fan pushes the air through it? I've heard that there may be issues with the pc fan having enough power to pull/push through carbon filters...is that something that I should worry about with the carbon pads?