Gravity Man
Member
I checked Office Depot online and only found 1 that could even be considered... I'm still on the lookout.
The Best Diy Ez Walmart Carbon Filter for Micro Grows Zen Style
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Gravity Man
Member
Wolfman! I hope you still check this thread out!
I desperately need an affordable exhaust fan that can push through a carbon filter.
What fan do you use?!
Anyone else, what small fan do you use with success using this carbon scrubber?
I am lost, and I can't figure this out.
Thank you!
I desperately need an affordable exhaust fan that can push through a carbon filter.
What fan do you use?!
Anyone else, what small fan do you use with success using this carbon scrubber?
I am lost, and I can't figure this out.
Thank you!
aisach
Active Member
I found the cups at Staples yesterday. They are not exactly like the picture, but close enough. In fact the small one is even smaller, so more carbon can fit in the bottom of the large cup. Cool. I'll try to get pics when I finally set it up.
PS Found the cups at Amazon also.
PS Found the cups at Amazon also.
Gravity Man
Member
Cool, thanks! I'll check it out!
Dan Gliballs
New Member
Does anyone know where to find these pen/pencil pots in the UK? I can find them but not two different sizes.
Spicy8305
Active Member
$3-$5 on ebay... search "mesh pencil holders"
ShakenBake22
Member
Does anyone know the minimum fan CFM this will work with?
thewanderer718
Well-Known Member
Thank you i needed this !!!!!!
Xeryous
Well-Known Member
Mine here https://www.rollitup.org/t/my-first-diy-carbon-filter.890931/ thank you very much!
ChuffinHoolies
Active Member
Hey guys. I tried this set up a few years ago for my micro grow. I have a space about 36"x18"x50" It did seem to work a little. But I probably fudged it up somehow. I remember it not being as efficient as I thought it should. And was freaking out about the smell. Anyways. I realize the point might be for those on a limited budget or for those without a hydro shop nearby. I know I couldn't have afforded the smallest filter/fan combo almost 300$ that fit my cfm and size rating. Also. The smallest was huge! Would have taken up half my cabinet. I figured I was doomed. But after looking I found a small little box. Containing a pre-filter.....100% activated carbon 4" (fitting) prefilter. Thing came in a ~10"x10"box, awesome construction. Works beautifuly with a 4" inline booster fan. Super small footprint And was around 75$. Works way better than anything I could make. Way better. And has a 16-18month service life.after which I will open it up, dump the old charcoal and refill with the aquarium grade. So now I can continue on growing and not give any f's wondering if I will be sniffed out. Lol cheers guys.
dannydouble
Active Member
There's a few people asking about PC fans that pull enough air through this - the Silverstone FM 123 has static pressure (more important than CFM) of up to 4.5mmH20 and sucks a lot of air - also has a nice speed adjuster, not that quiet though. Hope this is of use to someone.
PeachyBuds
Member
So my girls have been giving off their sweet sensual perfume for days now, and I know I should have done this sooner... but here is my DIY carbon filter..
Picked up a few things at walmart.
Black duck-tape
Black "Pencil cup"
Smaller black "Pencil cup"
Black ladies socks (pantyhose)
Activated carbon
Poor some carbon in the mesh like "pencil cup"
.... just enough so the smaller cup is level with the larger cup.
Slip the smaller cup into the sock
Tuck the sock into the smaller cup holding the end of the sock. Pore in the carbon.. keep holding the end of the sock.
Now pull on the end of the sock and use your finger to guide the carbon into the space between both cups until filled.
Now pull the end of the sock over the entire filter.. twist the end of the sock at the bottom and pull it up over the end of the cup.
Now simply use duck-tape to place the filter over your exhaust fan. I used a rubber band to secure it...
Works great... though I already miss that sweet aroma =[
Don't forget to visit the rest of my micro grow for more great Zen style DUI.. link in my sig...
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The BEST DIY EZ walmart carbon filter for MICRO grows Zen style
Micro ebb/flow (NOW DWC), all CFL ScrOG, perpetual Stealth locker
Dude, that's an awesome way to set that up! I've been wondering how to set one up in a more simple way myself for when flowering time comes, and possibly before as my 7 little white widow kids are starting to put of a surprising amount of aroma already. How much will something this size cover and how long will it last? would it work for a full flowering cycle for 3 quite fragrant plants?
Thanks!
-Peach
Dr.greenthumbs1
New Member
ISo my girls have been giving off their sweet sensual perfume for days now, and I know I should have done this sooner... but here is my DIY carbon filter..
Picked up a few things at walmart.
Black duck-tape
Black "Pencil cup"
Smaller black "Pencil cup"
Black ladies socks (pantyhose)
Activated carbon
Poor some carbon in the mesh like "pencil cup"
.... just enough so the smaller cup is level with the larger cup.
Slip the smaller cup into the sock
Tuck the sock into the smaller cup holding the end of the sock. Pore in the carbon.. keep holding the end of the sock.
Now pull on the end of the sock and use your finger to guide the carbon into the space between both cups until filled.
Now pull the end of the sock over the entire filter.. twist the end of the sock at the bottom and pull it up over the end of the cup.
Now simply use duck-tape to place the filter over your exhaust fan. I used a rubber band to secure it...
Works great... though I already miss that sweet aroma =[
Don't forget to visit the rest of my micro grow for more great Zen style DUI.. link in my sig...
.
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The BEST DIY EZ walmart carbon filter for MICRO grows Zen style
Micro ebb/flow (NOW DWC), all CFL ScrOG, perpetual Stealth locker
Dr.greenthumbs1
New Member
I did exactly what you did but I added a PVC 4in to 2in reducerSo my girls have been giving off their sweet sensual perfume for days now, and I know I should have done this sooner... but here is my DIY carbon filter..
Picked up a few things at walmart.
Black duck-tape
Black "Pencil cup"
Smaller black "Pencil cup"
Black ladies socks (pantyhose)
Activated carbon
Poor some carbon in the mesh like "pencil cup"
.... just enough so the smaller cup is level with the larger cup.
Slip the smaller cup into the sock
Tuck the sock into the smaller cup holding the end of the sock. Pore in the carbon.. keep holding the end of the sock.
Now pull on the end of the sock and use your finger to guide the carbon into the space between both cups until filled.
Now pull the end of the sock over the entire filter.. twist the end of the sock at the bottom and pull it up over the end of the cup.
Now simply use duck-tape to place the filter over your exhaust fan. I used a rubber band to secure it...
Works great... though I already miss that sweet aroma =[
Don't forget to visit the rest of my micro grow for more great Zen style DUI.. link in my sig...
.
_________________
The BEST DIY EZ walmart carbon filter for MICRO grows Zen style
Micro ebb/flow (NOW DWC), all CFL ScrOG, perpetual Stealth locker
