How small do carbon filters come?

Discussion in 'Grow Room Design/Setup' started by DCS, Oct 23, 2011.

  1. #1 DCS, Oct 23, 2011
    Im doing a micro grow in a small cabinet. 1-2 plants. Ive got everything i need to get this underway, but before i get beyond planting these suckers i decided i want air filtration as an extra precaution. With that said, what filter would you guys recommend, and what kind of fan to pull the air through it?
     
  2. #2 Vee, Oct 23, 2011
    Fan size is dictated by grow room size, in a 4x4 sqft I've used 2 pc fans under T5's, anything bigger than 4x4' I'd go 6 inch fans, it's justifying the volume that the fan must suck 4x4= 16 sqft good for a 4"fan but low heat, 16sqft under an hps would dictate 6"fan,
    anything smaller than 16 sqft, I'd still stick with 4" fan,and make my own filters, theres a post in the forum...somewhere...

    peace
    "V"
     
  3. #3 smokacola, Oct 23, 2011

    Good thinking. I have a small filter 4 inch 150 cfm. dimensions are 7 inches wide 12 inches long. Doesnt get a whole lot smaller then that. you can however find one thats longer and not as fat. its the 2000 model. i think made by can or phat. not sure

    As for a fan your gonna want an inline or a mixed flow. If noise is an issue i would reccomend the solar and palau 4 inch td100x mixed flow. If its not an issue buy a cheap inline. the s&p is very quiet and moves 135cfm, perfect to go with one of those small filters. for decent new fan and filter your looking at 140.00 minimum, shipping included. good luck
     
  4. #4 Vee, Oct 23, 2011
  5. #5 jakesterjammin, Oct 23, 2011
    I always found the DIY filters a pain in the ass to make and they never work as good as a manufactured filter...

    I'd go with this 4" Inline Fan & Carbon Filter Combo for $113 bucks and free shipping...
    (ALL Orders Shipped in Discreet Packaging!)
     
  6. #6 DCS, Oct 23, 2011
    See in my mind this is all still too big for a 1-2 plant grow. Am i wrong on that?
     
  7. #7 jakesterjammin, Oct 23, 2011

    Depends on what you're growing...
    Skunk #1, I'd get the 6"...

    You will get most of your smell when drying and the plants are releasing their gases at more rapid of a rate...
    IMO it is better to go too big, as opposed to going too small and be a waste of money...
     
  8. #8 DCS, Oct 23, 2011
    Ideally I will have (at flower) 1 white widow and im thinking 1 Ak-47 for the other. Are either of those particularly stanky? lol
     
  9. #9 jakesterjammin, Oct 23, 2011

    Again, IMO it is better a little larger, as opposed going too small, and it being a total a waste of money...

    4" x 12" is good I think...
     

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