My $3 Carbon Filter

[Strider9880]

mad props dude I'm going to make one today

 

[Feild of dreams]

Dude this is nice and all,but if wanna do a ghetto lil' carbon filter like this (witch i have).Lets make it even easier.Go to the pet store and buy the actual fish filter "cartages".It already come sewn in the bag.All u have to do is shove in ur exhuast vent.

These filters are made to silde in the actual motor/box part of the fish filter system.These is how it stays contained in the tank.U dont just pore carbon in ur fish tank LOL.

Anyways here is an example of the already previously swen carbon bag (for $4)

 

[Feild of dreams]

as u can see they are already swen into nice little bags.And the materail on the outside is very perferated cuz its ment to have water following therw.I find air flows even better threw it.

P.S. depending on ur vent size will detremine the size of the carbon filter u need.But i can tell u this most of the time u well need a filter that is suposed to be made for a 50 gallon tank,and it just goes up from there.At the pet store i go to they let me look in the box before i buy it cuz i say i have to see if is the rite one for my filter set-up LOL.But now i just steal 'em ahaha.

If it stops working yea u can hit the shit out of it with a hammer and they'er good again.

But the best way is to buy a carton of carbon.So then u can drain and refill the bag when ever it goes bad

here a pic of a carton,this is only $6 and it will last u for over a year.(or atleast it does for me)

 

[panhead]

At the pet store i go to they let me look in the box before i buy it cuz i say i have to see if is the rite one for my filter set-up LOL.But now i just steal 'em ahaha.

NICE.

Please dont post stupid shit like that in my thread,thief's are not big on my group hug list.

 

[Feild of dreams]

thanx man

and sorry 'bout that.Didnt think a forum full of ppl that grow dope would care about a lil' five finger discount LOL.All im saying is look at the big picture,there is things a lil more on the seriuos offence side then punking $6 filters....u know wut i mean.But yea sorri man

 

[charlestonchunk]

I saw those filters when I was getting air pumps for my airated water plant. It would seem like the scotch brite thing used a lot more carbon. arent those fish filters really thin and meager. Your telling me that little peace of carbon will control the odor?

 

[Feild of dreams]

dude i did it,it worked.I dont know wut else to say

 

[panhead]

I saw those filters when I was getting air pumps for my airated water plant. It would seem like the scotch brite thing used a lot more carbon. arent those fish filters really thin and meager. Your telling me that little peace of carbon will control the odor?

I saw them also & thought the same as you,way too flimsy & nowhere enough carbon but if it worked for him thats great,anything that works is a success in my eyes.

 

[GerryWanna]

Your activated carbon is for liquids and will not work for cleaning air. So much for $3 air filter. Nice try though you will need Vaporbased charcoal used in airmask filters (Like ones used in automotive paint masks).

 

[Florida Girl]

Your activated carbon is for liquids and will not work for cleaning air. So much for $3 air filter. Nice try though you will need Vaporbased charcoal used in airmask filters (Like ones used in automotive paint masks).

Apparently you didn't actually read the thread because many people have reported that they've made them exactly as Pan described and they ARE IN FACT WORKING to remove the odor.

I don't know why you would post a 'DIS' on this thread when people are CLEARLY stating that these ARE working!

 

[GerryWanna]

Well those people that claim charcoal for water filters works are not experienced with Airfilters. Vapour based charcoal is the only product to use. Period!
And if you people want to have the neighbors smell your weed go right ahead And use crap charcoal from Wal-Mart.
You want to get busted for a the cost of a few more dollars Well be my guest.

 

[panhead]

Your activated carbon is for liquids and will not work for cleaning air. So much for $3 air filter. Nice try though you will need Vaporbased charcoal used in airmask filters (Like ones used in automotive paint masks).

Wow,you have not a clue do you.

Im amazed at your post & would love to know your reasoning behind it,if you dont like my idea thats fine but please dont post stupid bullshit in my thread & try to pass it off as correct information.

So much for your post.

 

[GerryWanna]

Wow,you have not a clue do you.

Im amazed at your post & would love to know your reasoning behind it,if you dont like my idea thats fine but please dont post stupid bullshit in my thread & try to pass it off as correct information.

So much for your post.

Not trying to Dis your design. Just trying to improve by stating Vapour based charcoal works and Charcoal for water does Not.

 

[panhead]

Well those people that claim charcoal for water filters works are not experienced with Airfilters. Vapour based charcoal is the only product to use. Period!
And if you people want to have there neighbors smell your weed go right ahead. And use crap charcoal from Wal-Mart.

Dude go the fuck away with your petty bullshit,aint nobody smelling shit nor have they smelled shit from my grow for months now.

I seriously do not appreciate your smart ass attitude,if you have some real helpfull information thats fine but so far ive seen none,there are many people on this site using regular activated carbon in many different designs,all with excellent results.

Now we get to the part where you flex some supposed superior wisdom you have regarding air filtration,am i right,maybe a painter or asbestos abator,were filtering smell here not hazardous fumes.

Here's a thought,instead of bitching about shit start a thread of your own & show us how to make a better design.

 

[GerryWanna]

LOL
I take it I hit a nerve.

 

[White Widow Woman]

Awesome design/idea Panhead - I'm gonna give it a try tomorrow!

Thanks dude... +rep for you!


Widow

 

[Florida Girl]

Awesome design/idea Panhead - I'm gonna give it a try tomorrow!

Thanks dude... +rep for you!


Widow

Hey Widow....

I agree ... Pan's idea is great and wonderfully economic!!!

If you have a sewing machine use it... it goes much faster.

I made one... and I also sewed in some velcro to make the changing of AC easier. I attached a picture of the one I copied from Pan's design... with my added velcro.

Took me about 10 minutes to make.... which included rethreading a bobbin

 

[panhead]

LOL
I take it I hit a nerve.

Yes you hit a nerve,thats funny to you right ?. LOL.

Please dont tell me your one of those guys who just tell everybody whats wrong with their shit & never offer any solid advice,we have enough of those here all ready.

The nerve you struck was not with finding a supposed fault in my design its your shitty attitude,also if your going to post in any thread about somebody being wrong have enough courtesy to back up your statements with facts proving your standpoint.

Remember, the reason were supposed to post is to be helpfull to others.

 

[GerryWanna]

Hey PanHead
!Chill already!
I never Dis'ed your design! All I was stating was Vapor Based charcoal is the way to go.
Your design is very well thought out and cheap & easy to make!!!!!!!. But you could improve it by using Vapor based Charcoal.
As you stated!
Remember, the reason were supposed to post is to be helpfull to others.
I never meant to pee in your corn flakes.
Have a hoot already and chill!
And Florida Girl has a great idea with Velcro A+

Some poeple's pride gets hurt so easy.

 

[Killacrip]

Hey PanHead
!Chill already!
I never Dis'ed your design! All I was stating was Vapor Based charcoal is the way to go.
Your design is very well thought out and cheap & easy to make!!!!!!!. But you could improve it by using Vapor based Charcoal.
As you stated!
Remember, the reason were supposed to post is to be helpfull to others.
I never meant to pee in your corn flakes.
Have a hoot already and chill!
And Florida Girl has a great idea with Velcro A+

Some poeple's pride gets hurt so easy.

well you should have explained your self better to start with by mentioning it's an improvement not a flaw. Then you won't look like an ass no offince!!!