exhausting with Can-Filter 2600

[VaporBros]

So who's done this? I just received my filter today and its bigger than i thought.

I was planning on mounting it INSIDE thew cab but there is just no room.

How well will it work if i use it to exhaust if im using a 4" Vortex fan?

thanks

 

[VaporBros]

need a quick answer

 

[Landragon]

It works fine but without the prefilter, it will load with dust faster and lose efficacy.

 

[VaporBros]

what do you mean load dust? And aslo, can i replace it with new carbon or would i need to buy a whole new filter?

 

[Landragon]

They are designed to have air sucked through them. There is a cloth prefilter around them which catches large particles. Carbon has a matrix like structure which contains millions of tiny pores. If these "load" with dust, the particles no longer allow air to pass through them, which is what needs to occur for odor removal. My 2600 is sealed and is not made to be refilled. They are cheap enough to replace when needed. A few seasons through each will more than pay for them in security and lack of worry.

 

[VaporBros]

I see I see. So how many runs you think I can do if using it for exhaust? (small closet grow) I imagine the 4" Vortex being pretty big for it.

 

[Landragon]

My only worry is your vortex. If it is rated too much cfm for the filter you can see two things : poor odor reduction, and or premature expiration. A speedster controller can be used to tune the cfm's for the filter. Even if the high cfm still allows for odor reduction, you will be pulling excessive home air through it. Every time you smoke or cook or poop or do anything else that causes odor or smoke, that filters carbon will adsorb it. Enough "stuff" and it loads and becomes ineffective. In a small grow, say 1-5 plants, I would say at least a year, though this view is admitedly based on research and info from other growers. I have used mine nearly 6 months and it works great still, though it restrcts the air more now a bit. Also organic grows using fish emulsion and smelly nutes will tax a filter more so than an all hydro grow. Humidity should be less than 70% for maximum odor reduction.

 

[apasunee]

AAAhhhhh yes,,,, premature expiration,,,,, HATE IT......LMAO...

My only worry is your vortex. If it is rated too much cfm for the filter you can see two things : poor odor reduction, and or premature expiration. A speedster controller can be used to tune the cfm's for the filter. Even if the high cfm still allows for odor reduction, you will be pulling excessive home air through it. Every time you smoke or cook or poop or do anything else that causes odor or smoke, that filters carbon will adsorb it. Enough "stuff" and it loads and becomes ineffective. In a small grow, say 1-5 plants, I would say at least a year, though this view is admitedly based on research and info from other growers. I have used mine nearly 6 months and it works great still, though it restrcts the air more now a bit. Also organic grows using fish emulsion and smelly nutes will tax a filter more so than an all hydro grow. Humidity should be less than 70% for maximum odor reduction.