2 minute cheap & easy carbon filter (no duct tape)

[MalteseGrower]

Ok so here it is.

Get 1 x cotton air filter. You can get these really cheap from car modiying shop or e bay. Cheap and nasty works fine cos we are only trying to keep carbon in and not stop microscopic particles of dust out of an engine.

Get a bag of activated carbon. Got mine from a pet shop.

Turn filter upside down.

Open bag of carbon cutting only one end of net bag and pour into the filter, tapping the filter as you go along to make sure it is filled properly. Fill up to neck. Some people like to crush carbon but this works for me and if it ain"t broke.............

Get a piece of pvc pipe or a bend as i have.

Place net bag over one end. (preferably the end that fits into the filter.

Insert into filter and tighten the jubilee clip on the filter.

That is it. Works gret on small grow boxes. Just clamp it to your exhaust.

 

[~MoE~]

dude thats a really good idea man, seems so simple cheap and easy

keep up the good man

peace brother

 

[MalteseGrower]

Thanks bro. Wasn't expecting such a fast reply.

 

[~MoE~]

lol i'm on here alot and always looking for new threads/posts but for real man, thats looks good nice and easy and the best thing its very cheap to make, i brought my from a hydroponices wharhouse and it cost me over $100. but this way would work just as good and alot cheaper, i know what i'll be doning next time i need one, i copyed ur first post and saved it on my comp for later use. thanks man

peace out my brother

 

[The Boy]

how much would you say that cost in total to make?

 

[Green Dave]

Geat idea will be doing this in the morning
Thanks

 

[MalteseGrower]

how much would you say that cost in total to make?

I'm not in the us but should cost less than the price of a CD

 

[King Toast]

inovative, easy and cheap. I suppose that would fit on the end of a peice of dryer duct.

 

[themoose]

how big is the room your using that size air filter? I'm thinking a goped or pocket bike air filter for my 2ftx2ft grow box. definitely a good idea.

 

[GNOME GROWN]

this is sweet man! very creative!

 

[gotdamunchies]

great idea...whats the size of the grow area you're using that in with how many plants??

 

[shadymyster555]

Looks like the real thing, a cold air intake for an engine! Cool!

 

[MalteseGrower]

how big is the room your using that size air filter? I'm thinking a goped or pocket bike air filter for my 2ftx2ft grow box. definitely a good idea.

2ftx3ft. it is a car one for small engines. I use this one cos of the 3inch neck. A bike filter will have a smaller neck. Probably bout 1 - 2 inch max which could restrict airflow.

 

[MalteseGrower]

great idea...whats the size of the grow area you're using that in with how many plants??

Ammount as above. 2-3 plants usually. Gonna try to lowride 12 after this grow.

 

[email468]

Great idea! thanks for posting.

 

[cheetah2007]

man that's nice.thank you for that!

 

[TheSky]

I'm going to try this with a closet grow. 4 Skunk plants so I will be putting it to the test. I'll have my money saved up for a real one if it doesn't work.

 

[panhead]

Thats a sweet idea.

+ rep.

 

[TetraHyC]

I love homemade hydro gear.

 

[Kialhimself]

This is exactly what I have been looking for! cheap, quick, simple nd small carbon filter!

Great idea and nice demonstration!

Peace!