Would a 4 inch inline fan and carbon filter keep this cabinet minty fresh?

LOWNskater52

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Hey guys i plan to grow 2 mature marijuana plants in my cabinet/entertainment system thing. I plan to purchase a 4 inch inline fan with a connecting 12 inch long GrowBright carbon filter to be kept on at all times. Would this be enough to keep my single apartment odor free? (plant strain pungency is medium to medium well)
 

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OrganicOzarks

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If you are talking about an actual inline fan then yes it would work. If you are talking about a duct booster fan then no. What lights are you doing, and are they going to be vented seperatly? I am just wanting to figure out how much heat you will be producing. Because you can easily roast your plants in there.
 

NoSwagBag

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I have a closest about the same size as lownskater52. I use a 4" inline duct fan for venting out the top to outdoors, and a small computer fan near the bottom to push cooler air in. Seems to work good with a small light (150w HPS). The bigger the light the more heat.....
 

LOWNskater52

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OrganicOzarks, I plan to order a Floralux 150 watt hps with an AgroMax bulb from from HTGSupply next week. It has a built in ballast but it does come with a protective glass safety lens so i will be able to maintain heat and distance pretty good.

How is the noise with one of those fans? I live in an apt so sound is key. Cabinet doors closed, would you hear it?
 

jsteezy1290

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im still having trouble with my ventilation, the carbon filters are exspensive and im still not sure what fans to use, any help would be great, my grow tent is 4x4x7 and i have a 400 watt mh/hps
 

NoSwagBag

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If you can vent outside in a high spot of the building it works best. Too low and everybody will know your business. HTGsupply.com has a # of fans for reasonable prices. Sounds like timmythetooth has a similar set up as you.
 

OrganicOzarks

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How is the noise with one of those fans? I live in an apt so sound is key. Cabinet doors closed, would you hear it?
I have my fan wrapped in insulation. I also use insulted ducting, and with the door closed it sounds like a very small fan in a closet. So far no one has noticed. Also I have insulated my walls, and door along with over using door gaskets to seal light and sound. I have had plenty of people walk by, and no one has a clue that there is a 600 w hps in there. You should be fine with that ligth setup, and the fan, If you need to dial down the speed you can use a speed controller ($30). I run my 400 cfm fan at only about a 1/3 of what it can do and my area stays between 70 to about 83 on a warm day.
 

LOWNskater52

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well you guys have def been helpful

Ozarks- Was thinking about insulating my cab sorta like yours. I was planning to buy insulation board (with a reflective mylar side) and add another layer to the inside of the cabinet. Which brings me to light leaks. What are door gaskets? do you have a link to one? I was planning to use weather stripping to lightproof the doors. Need some help on this
 

OrganicOzarks

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when I said door gaskets I meant weather stripping. Sorry about that. I use one on the door, and another around the edge of the door frame. I also replace them at the first sign of wear. For the insulation you can just use styrofoam panels that come in 4' x 8' sheets. They start at 1/2" thick and go up to around 2" thick. I just used some white half inch and then panda filmed over that, and it cut my noise down signifigantly. I also insulated the inside of my door with egg crate to help break up any sound bouncing off of a hard surface. I would suggest buying Gorilla Brand tape for your project. It is about $8 or $10 a roll, but once you use it you will never buy duct tape again. It is the best tape that I have ever used for any project. It is very versatile. I have used it to tape panda film down to concrete. Nothing sticks to concrete, but this shit stuck just fine. Sounds like you are going in the right direction. Now you just have to get in there and build it out, and fuck up a few plants. I say this because that is the best way to learn. You can read all day online and in books but nothing beats experience. Once you see a nute deficiancy in person you will recognize it for the rest of your life. The same goes with everything else. Just remember to have fun with it. Because what's the point if you are not.
 

LOWNskater52

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thanks dude, i am def gonna get those styrofoam panels and insulate the cabinet. That is a good idea

I know this is gonna be quite an experience. My parents come into town the 26th of this month so after that, work will begin. How much time does it take outta your week?
 

OrganicOzarks

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thanks dude, i am def gonna get those styrofoam panels and insulate the cabinet. That is a good idea

I know this is gonna be quite an experience. My parents come into town the 26th of this month so after that, work will begin. How much time does it take outta your week?
It took a good couple of days to finish out the build. Now that it is going it I might spend 15 to 30 minutes a day on watering and looking over the plants. On nonwatering days maybe 5 minutes. Once you get it dialed in you can just sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor. It is well worth it.
 
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