how to make your own charcoal filter - air extractor <HR style="COLOR: #ecfcb2" SIZE=1>hi, im webbo, im on a real tight budgit and cant afford filter is there anyway that i could make one myself? im using 2 envirolights both 200watts for flowering only growing 4 highway delights. with another 16 cuttings under same envirolights but veg, 1 is a 200 watt the other a 125 watts, i have limited space as im growing in my wardrobe im using a 4 inch microwave fan (very quiet trust me ) and an 8 inch fan to blow air out of the top - back of wardrobe. this is my first attempt at this and f*** me its going great. only problem bein that i cant afford an charcoal extractor. please can any 1 help me or give me advice on making my own??? need help it smells great but landlord problems if you know what i mean. any advice much welcomed thanks webbo
^^^I would love to help. But i am wondering exactly the same thing. BUMP so a veteran grower can help us both. !
again! go down to the kitchen appliance shop & buy urself a replacement activated carbon cooker hood filter. Get urself a grille to fit over the 8" fan, cut urself an 8x16 rectangle, fold it over & trap it under the grille. If u can't manage tha, just duct tape it over ur outlet. If it still smells, use another layer. These filters are fkin hooj - like 10x600x575mm so they will last a while. Trick is to use as big a surface area as possible (without blocking ur vent obviously) they're pre-impregnated with activated carbon so u don't get messy trying to make ur own ........ Each cut filter will last u 3mths ish - easily see out this grow if u don't know what i mean, have a look here http://www.acefiltration.co.uk/filters/cookerhood/carbonkitchenfilters.htm that's a uk site btw but i'm sure u can get something local. cheap.
Yo. I used this setup for myself and it masks the scent real well. http://www.gardenscure.com/420/security/60127-ryoko-builds-diy-activated-carbon-filter.html GoodLuck!