ACInfinity Cloudline T4 & 4" Carbon Filter

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maestus

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I just received my order for the Cloudline T4 & matching 4” Carbon Filter, and was hoping someone on the forum might have experience with these.

The Documentation states that the filter can be directly attached to the fan using ‘existing’ clamps.
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However this simply does not work given that there is no flexibility in the filter’s flange, and the supplied clamps are only about 3/8" wide.

Does it require a different style of clamp and if so where can I order? I'd prefer not to use ducting, and would like something a little more solid than just duct tape.

Thanks in Advance!
 
JoeBlow5823

JoeBlow5823

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Yeah those instructions are wrong lol. Do not use duct tape alone. I always use a couple self tapping sheet metal screws (through the flange on the filter and the fan) and duct tape or silicone glue for a perfect seal. Or you could use a rubber coupler.

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Gentlemencorpse

Gentlemencorpse

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V256.420 said:
I just throw my fan on top of the filter outside the tent. Simple and ez :blsmoke:
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This is what I do too these days...

JoeBlow5823 said:
Better to suck air through a filter than blow.
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In theory yes but in practice the AC infinity line of fans have enough power that its not gonna make a big difference as long as you have an appropriately sized fan for your tent... as mentioned, I do it with no issues at all
 
V256.420

V256.420

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I use my filter/fan combo to do two things. Cool the light and scrub the air at the same time. I use much bigger filters than other people do. The reason is because I want to have double the air handling capability of my filter than the fan cfm is.

So if my fan is 400 cfm I want a filter that can handle a SINGLE PASS of air thru it and totally clean it. So I get a minimum filter rating of 750 cfm. I never have smell BUT my filters do wear out faster because of the hot air. I don't mind this. I replace all my filters once a year. Here is a pic of one of them:

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JoeBlow5823

JoeBlow5823

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Gentlemencorpse said:
In theory yes but in practice the AC infinity line of fans have enough power that its not gonna make a big difference as long as you have an appropriately sized fan for your tent... as mentioned, I do it with no issues at all
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The filters last longer, has nothing to do with the fan. Very hard to properly prefilter the air when your blowing through the filter.
 
V256.420

V256.420

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JoeBlow5823 said:
The filters last longer, has nothing to do with the fan. Very hard to properly prefilter the air when your blowing through the filter.
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Again says who? Sucking or blowing has nothing to do with longevity. It's the carbon that controls the way the filter works. The only reason a filter fails earlier is because the carbon inside it gets heated up too much or clogs.

Now I can see your point of not filtering the air entering the filter. But that's only if you live in a dusty home. If you are already filtering the air intakes of your tent/grow area you will not have a dust problem. Or shouldn't have one. So blowing thru a filter is the exact same as sucking thru it. works the same way.

If you had a real dusty home/tent then I would agree that blowing thru the filter would cause a dust buildup inside the filter and would kill the filter even earlier. But to say that filters only work one way is wrong IMO. Especially to just blurt out "Better to suck air through a filter than blow" without a proper explanation.

It all depends on your situation. So one way is not really "better" than the other.
 
JoeBlow5823

JoeBlow5823

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V256.420 said:
Again says who? Sucking or blowing has nothing to do with longevity. It's the carbon that controls the way the filter works. The only reason a filter fails earlier is because the carbon inside it gets heated up too much or clogs.

Now I can see your point of not filtering the air entering the filter. But that's only if you live in a dusty home. If you are already filtering the air intakes of your tent/grow area you will not have a dust problem. Or shouldn't have one. So blowing thru a filter is the exact same as sucking thru it. works the same way.

If you had a real dusty home/tent then I would agree that blowing thru the filter would cause a dust buildup inside the filter and would kill the filter even earlier. But to say that filters only work one way is wrong IMO. Especially to just blurt out "Better to suck air through a filter than blow" without a proper explanation.

It all depends on your situation. So one way is not really "better" than the other.
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I said better, not one way.
 
V256.420

V256.420

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JoeBlow5823 said:
I said better, not one way.
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Better according to YOU. At least I posted reasons for both sides. You keep posting nonsense without any reasons to support yours. Don't bother tho. I have put you on ignore to avoid any further bro science. Too ez :blsmoke:
 
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kingpeppercheese

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V256.420 said:
I use my filter/fan combo to do two things. Cool the light and scrub the air at the same time. I use much bigger filters than other people do. The reason is because I want to have double the air handling capability of my filter than the fan cfm is.

So if my fan is 400 cfm I want a filter that can handle a SINGLE PASS of air thru it and totally clean it. So I get a minimum filter rating of 750 cfm. I never have smell BUT my filters do wear out faster because of the hot air. I don't mind this. I replace all my filters once a year. Here is a pic of one of them:

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is that a custom built fan box?
 
TimBar

TimBar

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I always use one of these when I attach the filter to the fan - it is lined with some foam to help seal it all tight
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JoeBlow5823

JoeBlow5823

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TimBar said:
I always use one of these when I attach the filter to the fan - it is lined with some foam to help seal it all tight
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More better.


Lot of the time the filter flange is a different size than the fan flange. Best to have a secure seal on each of them.

If the fan flange fits into the filter, I pop a couple self tapping sheet metal screws in and its pretty much bulletproof.
 
Bosgrower

Bosgrower

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V256.420 said:
I use my filter/fan combo to do two things. Cool the light and scrub the air at the same time. I use much bigger filters than other people do. The reason is because I want to have double the air handling capability of my filter than the fan cfm is.

So if my fan is 400 cfm I want a filter that can handle a SINGLE PASS of air thru it and totally clean it. So I get a minimum filter rating of 750 cfm. I never have smell BUT my filters do wear out faster because of the hot air. I don't mind this. I replace all my filters once a year. Here is a pic of one of them:

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You have the prefilter outside rather than inside the filter. This only works properly of the filter is in the tent and you're pulling air through it ... it's useless when you're pushing air through it. To protect the activated carbon from clogging, you need to put the prefilter INSIDE the filter in this configuration.
 
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ComfortCreator

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I have 3 of them. The fans and filters are connected using 4" ducting...if getting some is a PITA, AC sells a nice quality 25' ducting hose with a little insulation in it. You attach the ducting to the filter and fans using clamps. They sell some you can finger tighten vs use a screwdriver. Takes a min or 2 each to setup correctly. Minimize sharp turns and L turns to as few as needed.

I have AC carbon filters but actually am using CanLite filters now because they are larger and have a 250cfm capacity which is higher than ac offers. About 2x the size. They both work well.
 
Oldreefer

Oldreefer

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I use the T4 acinfinity fan and filter connected via a 4 inch coupling...all intake air is filtered to help charcoal can last longer ....8ft headroom allows inside grow area hanging. Those fans are much quieter.....
 
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