Lost_human Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 As the title say I have been checking some DIY carbon filter, and it gave me few ideas. My question is have anyone done one, and if so how effective is it? More over if yes which shop would sell the best activated carbon/charcoal pellets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Personunknown Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 (edited) There's a few page thread under refilling filters First thread on the DIY sections page Edited July 5, 2021 by Personunknown 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost_human Posted July 5, 2021 Author Share Posted July 5, 2021 36 minutes ago, Personunknown said: There's a few page thread under refilling filters First thread on the DIY sections page I saw them, but I don't have a carbon filter to start with as this is my first grow. Will edit the post 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost_human Posted July 5, 2021 Author Share Posted July 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Lost_human said: As the title say I have been checking some DIY carbon filter, and it gave me few ideas. My question is have anyone done one, and if so how effective is it? More over if yes which shop would sell the best activated carbon/charcoal pellets? Sorry should mention first time grower still getting my tools to start with and trying to keep budget low as possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shumroom Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Points to you for wanting to go the DIY route, but if you're growing in the UK, where the law is a major concern, then the filter/extraction system is probably THE most important part of the set-up. Do your research and get a good quality filter/fan/acoustic ducting setup and save some of the worries that can come with this hobby Atb 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost_human Posted July 5, 2021 Author Share Posted July 5, 2021 Just now, Shumroom said: Points to you for wanting to go the DIY route, but if you're growing in the UK, where the law is a major concern, then the filter/extraction system is probably THE most important part of the set-up. Do your research and get a good quality filter/fan/acoustic ducting setup and save some of the worries that can come with this hobby Atb That's why I'm asking here, cuz it came to my mind. like if it will give same results as the already made one's, then I don't mind it but if not then I will spend the money and buy ready made to keep my ass safe haha. Btw what brand would u recommend for a first time grower low cost that will do the job for the time being till I can spare more money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shumroom Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 First time or not, buy the best you can afford. I used to always use Rhino pro filters, but in recent years the quality seemed to be less than previously. I now use Carboair60 filter to give some piece of mind, a CarboAir50 would probably be enough. Note: I have also changed from blowing(fan before filter) through the filter(Rhino pro) to sucking(filter first), as some of the escaping smells I was getting with the Rhino pro could have been due to gaps in the housing for the RVK fan(which I had also gaffer taped). I did recently see someone on here, making a carbon filter out of protein powder type container, but no idea how effective it was. Atb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyPocket Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 As above you can make one but for what they cost is it worth the risk for your first run. I got a year from a rhino hobby about £60 and only changed it so I could relax better. Upgraded to a bigger CarboAir, about £130, so costs less than an oz of weed. As I'm keeping myself in weed now, I only think about how much things cost monthly. The cost of both those filters will be approx £5 per month over their lifetime. Which is a cheap way to stop the ass clamping that comes with the hobby!! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost_human Posted July 5, 2021 Author Share Posted July 5, 2021 (edited) 48 minutes ago, InMyPocket said: As above you can make one but for what they cost is it worth the risk for your first run. I got a year from a rhino hobby about £60 and only changed it so I could relax better. Upgraded to a bigger CarboAir, about £130, so costs less than an oz of weed. As I'm keeping myself in weed now, I only think about how much things cost monthly. The cost of both those filters will be approx £5 per month over their lifetime. Which is a cheap way to stop the ass clamping that comes with the hobby!! Well noted. Found this on the big fish I know the fan a fellow uk420 member recommend it for being good. What do u think of this carbon filter would they go well for a tent of 60x60x140 Edited July 5, 2021 by Lost_human Forgot to add the filter name on big fish: Senua Professional Odour Control Air Carbon Filter Air Scrubber with Activated Charcoal 4", 5", 6", 8", 10", 12" for Hydroponic Plants Grow Tent & Inline Duct Fan (4"/100mm). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
botanics Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 I built one many moons ago and run it for years without issue. 4mm pellets I used, but it's a messy old job! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Personunknown Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 (edited) You'll never make one as good as a mountain air , i have filled them in a tight spot till i could get one but not the best practice imho but as @botanics said you can do it Edited July 5, 2021 by Personunknown 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbillybob Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 my advice- if you value your freedom, its a small price to pay for a decent filter 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost_human Posted July 5, 2021 Author Share Posted July 5, 2021 Thanks all of you, I will do that but any knows a good one on a low budget around £40 max £50 that I can afford and i know it will land me with low quality but I just need to start grow and I can get better after a month or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyPocket Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 18 minutes ago, Lost_human said: Thanks all of you, I will do that but any knows a good one on a low budget around £40 max £50 that I can afford and i know it will land me with low quality but I just need to start grow and I can get better after a month or so Have you got the rest of your kit yet? If so, what have you got? If not, work out your budget and then go from there. Although growing has a high day 1 cost, it pays for itself pretty quick (if you smoke more than occasionally). If you know how much you smoke you can work out how much you need to grow and plan that way 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost_human Posted July 5, 2021 Author Share Posted July 5, 2021 Just now, InMyPocket said: Have you got the rest of your kit yet? If so, what have you got? If not, work out your budget and then go from there. Honestly I just have the tent and light going through with viperspectra p1000. Have the filter and inline fan which is where I'm stuck. Like I want a mid range filter and fan that would do the job for 1 plant to get things started and after I will go from there based on how things go with me . Rest of the kit had to talk to a friend told me about compost and nutrition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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