The Best Diy Ez Walmart Carbon Filter for Micro Grows Zen Style

kailiwela44

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Looks like what i'm looking for my next cab grow
what type of fan are you using and how much restriction does this have?
 

Wolfman Zen

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Thanks for the comments and reps guys... I"m glad you like it and hope it helps you all out.....

That looks like just the ticket.

I found carbon but in bigger chunks. Do you think I should mash them up a little?
I agree with every one else... just crush it up, it should be fine.


I already went to wally world and eveything was there just like you said.
Nice.... post us a pic when your done =]


Looks like what i'm looking for my next cab grow
what type of fan are you using and how much restriction does this have?
There is some restriction of course, but I still have descent air flow, and my temps have not changed. I can put my hand up to the filter and feel the warmth cumming out of it.


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koolhand77

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The one I bought was 4" round by say 7" tall.then there is a smaller one that goes inside which is like 3.5" round by 5. same as he bought hope this helps
 

hybrid

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great cheapie filter, I can see why this is done for those not mechanicaly or crafty to build others.

I have to point out that crushing and "washing" activated carbon does nothing for increasing life. The surface area is the microscopic pores in the material that were created by the technique of making this stuff.

The pet carbon is liquid phase and will not last as long as the vapor phase stuff you have to buy elsewhere.

Nice post though, this was much better than a couple of the other crappy ones I see people make.
 

Wolfman Zen

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What is the diameter of the larger pencil holder?
The one I bought was 4" round by say 7" tall.then there is a smaller one that goes inside which is like 3.5" round by 5. same as he bought hope this helps
lol... what he said.

great cheapie filter, I can see why this is done for those not mechanicaly or crafty to build others.
Nice post though, this was much better than a couple of the other crappy ones I see people make.
Wow.. thanks for the compliment........ I think o_O
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luganix

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I just made one of these and I must say it works perfectly. I miss the smell myself now but... It cost me 20$ to do all of it and i'm happy with the result. Cheers on the idea ;).
 

caddyluck

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Wolfman Zen, you are a godsend. You post this thread just as I needed something like this. I have a closet grow, 2.5x4x6.5 I started flowering this weekend but they already smell. You said don't hesitate to try this at home, so I did'nt. It is up and running and is AWSOME!!!! THANK YOU!!! oh yeah +REP :)


Only 1 canister of carbon was needed and the ties were too small, I had to get 14'' zip ties. The twist-clamps were too small also.

I tried using two filters, but carbon ended up spilling out a vent, 4 works perfect.



The small pencil holder don't quite sit low enough so I used a nail and hammer to add some holes at the bottom.




NIGHT BEFORE...........



SORRY TO HOG THE THREAD!!! the 50 CFM bath fan is going to work great for my space, I have it all hooked up and find myself missing the sweet aroma!!! haha I will post a pic of it in action tomarrow. YOU DA MAN WOLFIE!!!!
 

hybrid

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Wow.. thanks for the compliment........ I think o_O
Dont take offense to it, I even repped you for it. I was merely saying this is a filter for the non handy guys and its not a bag of shit.

You have to realize that I build nice filters myself. But then again I have the capabilities and the know how to build some really cool stuff.

Keep up the good work, Im sure 1500 people are buying walmart out of their stock in pencil holders, you made some poor schlepp in china a rich man this last month.
 

Quickset

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Hi WZ,

I'm off to Walmart (again) for supplies thanks to your post. A great little scrubber you came up with! I've seen the cans there myself.

Were you embarassed when they rang up the stockings (unless you're female)? :o)

Thanks for posting !!!

QS
 

koolhand77

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if you look at his picture you can get those socks in the men section. they r dress socks for suit and tie type fellows.
 

Wolfman Zen

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I just made one of these and I must say it works perfectly. I miss the smell myself now but... It cost me 20$ to do all of it and i'm happy with the result. Cheers on the idea ;).
Great news

Just trying to help wolf. lol
thanks man

Wolfman Zen, you are a godsend. You post this thread just as I needed something like this. I have a closet grow, 2.5x4x6.5 I started flowering this weekend but they already smell. You said don't hesitate to try this at home, so I did'nt. It is up and running and is AWSOME!!!! THANK YOU!!! oh yeah +REP :)

SORRY TO HOG THE THREAD!!! the 50 CFM bath fan is going to work great for my space, I have it all hooked up and find myself missing the sweet aroma!!! haha I will post a pic of it in action tomarrow. YOU DA MAN WOLFIE!!!!
All right... and don't worry about hogging the thread.. it's nice when other post their filters including modifications to it.... I like the holes at the bottom

Dont take offense to it, I even repped you for it. I was merely saying this is a filter for the non handy guys and its not a bag of shit.

You have to realize that I build nice filters myself. But then again I have the capabilities and the know how to build some really cool stuff.

Keep up the good work, Im sure 1500 people are buying walmart out of their stock in pencil holders, you made some poor schlepp in china a rich man this last month.
lol... thanks man

Hi WZ,

I'm off to Walmart (again) for supplies thanks to your post. A great little scrubber you came up with! I've seen the cans there myself.

Were you embarassed when they rang up the stockings (unless you're female)? :o)

Thanks for posting !!!

QS
lol... I had my girlfriend pay as usual... but it was embarrassing being in the lil-girls underwear section... I was first going to get normal pantyhose, but my girl suggested little girl's dress sox.. and just being in that section made me feel like everyone was staring at me as though I was some sort of perv lol.

if you look at his picture you can get those socks in the men section. they r dress socks for suit and tie type fellows.
... you know you are right... they do have really thin stretchy dress socks for men... why didn't I think of that lol
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lorenzo08

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has anyone used one of these to the end of its life yet? how long does it last? what's your average temperature and humidity being exhausted? I have a small to mid sized room to vent. I built a 6x14 inch wooden box and lined with about an inch of carbon, 3 of those containers from walmart. I might add 1 or 2 more later if I feel like it would help. I'm using the stanley blower from walmart, on low, it moves wonderful amounts of air and seems to work well with my filter. I'm hoping to get at least 4 months out of the filter before having to replace the carbon.
 

Wolfman Zen

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lol...



has anyone used one of these to the end of its life yet? how long does it last? what's your average temperature and humidity being exhausted? I have a small to mid sized room to vent. I built a 6x14 inch wooden box and lined with about an inch of carbon, 3 of those containers from walmart. I might add 1 or 2 more later if I feel like it would help. I'm using the stanley blower from walmart, on low, it moves wonderful amounts of air and seems to work well with my filter. I'm hoping to get at least 4 months out of the filter before having to replace the carbon.
Well the first one I built is still in place.... I saw no noticeable defence in RH or temps in the cab... when the lights are on.. you can put your hand over the filter and feel the warmth so there seems to be plenty of air movement... The stanley blower is a great fan... and I can see using 4 of these in tandem... but I'm sure you can make a large scale model.. you just have to do some shopping around for the containers... I remember seeing a small waist basket at an office that looked just like the cups but bigger... my mind quickly wanted to know were to get them to make a huge carbon filter lol.

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Wolfman Zen

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My friends filter.. he couldn't find a smaller cup... so he improvised..

Nice going FT!

Hey Wolf Buddy I hope you don't mind

I just wanted to post a picture of my own home made filter following your design for others to see !!


and the inside,


I used an old iso propyl bottle for the inside, just put a good 50+ holes in it first and voila !!

No more smell, I miss it.. lol.. but had to go !

Thanks Wolf,
-Tdot
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The BEST DIY EZ walmart carbon filter for MICRO grows Zen style
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caddyluck

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NICE!! As promised a couple pics of the one for the closet in action....Thanks again wolfman, stop by my journal why don't ya.....

 
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