The Best Diy Ez Walmart Carbon Filter for Micro Grows Zen Style
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coreywebster
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Wolman Zen has not been seen since 2013. I hope all is well with him. I wonder if he knows just how many folks have used his design since. A very simple but clever bit of ingenuity.
I used a modified version of his design back in 2011. Pre going to bigger and bolder things.
A big shout out to WmZ for his aiding all micro cab growers.
Well done that man
I used a modified version of his design back in 2011. Pre going to bigger and bolder things.
A big shout out to WmZ for his aiding all micro cab growers.
Well done that man
MickeyMackWood
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You sir deserve a round of applause. I went and picked up the items today and it was up and running in maybe 10 minutes after getting home. I just recently flipped so the smell hasn't been awful but so far its killed what little smell I had. AND for under $15! Thanks for saving me some $$$$
Givemefire
Member
This is awesome. Just made mine cause the wife said my girls stink.
Philthy_currenzy
Member
hey i have a question what kind of fan did u use
I've used several of these with a 80mm pc fan and they work great.
Philthy_currenzy
Member
thankz im going to have to give it a shot
MadNyeTheHydroGuy
Active Member
Hold on gotta fix it...
Philthy_currenzy
Member
you guys should go check my micro grow out on youtube
Tejashidrow
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Ii just ordered Jumbo mesh ruler/pen cup and normal size mesh pen cup off eBay for $10
Last time I was in Wally World they didn't have 2 size cups.
Just one.
But I'm sure one could use 2 different sized net cups instead of the mesh pen cups....
Last time I was in Wally World they didn't have 2 size cups.
Just one.
But I'm sure one could use 2 different sized net cups instead of the mesh pen cups....
BigBobber
Member
Mate 9 years on and this post is still great. Thanks for all this will be sure putting into practice for grow box in the futureSo 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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KlosetKush
Active Member
how long will this last blowing through a 4 inch inline fan running 170 cfm?
xtsho
Well-Known Member
You're better of just buying a 4" carbon filter. This is a ten year old thread. Prices have come down significantly. That filter is too small to do any good. I made a big one at about the time this thread was posted and it was a mess plus you really need to get that carbon packed tight and without a shaker table you're not going to get that done.
Save yourself the mess and time and just buy one. It won't cost much more than making a DIY carbon filter that doesn't work very well and allows smell to get through.
kevinSunBud
Member
I totally dont agree. For a microgrow setup, this pencil cup version is way more practical than a store bought 4 inch filter. 4 inch filters seem to be about 14 inches long and 7 inches in diameter....the flange is 4 inches but the body much wider. It's hard to fit something that big into any kind of a small cabinet. Thanks a ton to the original poster! How cool that this 10 yr old post still has life!