Making your own carbon filter...

PeaceTurtle · 09-15-2006, 06:06 AM

Hey all! Good day and good

to all.

I remember a piece about making odor control with a rubbermaid container and activated charcol.

I have a 85 cubic snap and go tool shed that I'm converting into a grow area. Lighting is going to be a 430 hps with fluros (have lots of em) for lower lighting. Planning on drilling holes near the floor to bring in cool air and wanting some sort of fan/carbon filter to draw it out and de stink it. The carbon filters/fan on ebay and bustan seem a little major (and expensive) for my little area.

I'd really appreciate ideas... thanks

maximum flowering girls will be three and I'd like to have the vegging babies/clone in the same cabinet.

smallarmsfire · 09-15-2006, 07:39 AM

by the time you spend money and time on supplies [activated carbon isn't very cheap] you may be better off buying a Can rated at around 200cfm.

should be able to find one for less than $100 and it'll be much more effective and last significantly longer than a loosely-packed homemade job.

i'm ordinarily all about the DIY, but after seeing and smelling homemade versus commercial cans, in the case of odor control, i'd just recommend biting the bullet.

Dandaweedman · 09-15-2006, 08:22 AM

I would agree with SAR. I have made both scrubbers and filters and the one I bought works better.
5 lbs of activated carbon around here is about 35 bucks. I used 15 lbs to fill the filter and 5 lbs to fill a scrubber.
Buying the carbon bulk would make it more cost effective, but 50lbs is still 148$-178$
(all prices are Kanadian)
I have read they vibrate the cans while filling, but whatever they do, they do it well.

We still have one of the scrubbers in use and works great for veg.
But unless you are going to specialize in non-stinky plants the commercial ones will make you happier.

PeaceTurtle · 09-15-2006, 10:45 AM

I've been looking at can filters on ebay... they just seem so...welll large. K, I'll go and check it out again.... thanks smallarmsfire and dan.... if you have any good kanadian links for them please let me know, I'm pulling out my hair looking for em...

Dandaweedman · 09-15-2006, 11:55 AM

link sent

PeaceTurtle · 09-16-2006, 11:12 AM

Pickle that is an awesome link!!! thanks a bunch!!!!!

PeaceTurtle · 09-18-2006, 04:45 PM

thanks... I've modified the plans a little. I purchased a air duct fan from the local hardware store, wired it with a plug (by myself!!!!) and I have a duct work outlet for a dryer, the plan is to affix the fan into the dryer outlet (the flappy things will be the only thing sticking out the grow cab) the fan in quiet and more than enough CFM's (from what I've read) for my 85 cubic feet. I have the wire et all to wire up, I used two of the O-clamp thingies to fix my dryer so now I have to get a couple more before I make the filter, but that's tomorrows job. Hopefully it will up and running by this coming weekend. WHOOhooo. Yep I'm trying the homemade job prior to purchasing one. What can I say, I'm stubborn Dan....

Will take pics as I go.. later.

PeaceTurtle · 09-24-2006, 02:58 PM

So today I finally finished making my own carbon scrubber...

I took the plans from the link posted and modified it a bit.

I used a paint can lid (new and never used for paint) for the end cap
36" aluminum window screening for the tube part
I attached a bend elbow to the fan (I bought a duct fan, the ones used to "boost" air flow in ducting. that was accomidate for the space I had to put my scrubber thing to the vent supplied in the plastic tool shed I'm using for my new grow cab.
I wrapped the screen tube with the sheet of carbon filter (about three passes I think.) I used the velcro included with the filter.
I also have wrapped used laundry filter sheets as a "pre-filter". And the outlet part also pushes the air past another piece of carbon filter with a new laundry sheet taped over the outflow...

About four hours later and the cab temp. is about 78 f. It will drop off at night as the cement floor cools.

Hubby says smell is much better. Will let you know....

smallarmsfire · 09-24-2006, 04:57 PM

definitely update on the status in 1 or 2 months. that'll be the true test.

PeaceTurtle · 09-24-2006, 05:00 PM

yeah, I only have one flowering at the moment, week five, so the next few weeks will be a good test of it.

I will eventually purchase a "real" one, but I've busted my piggy bank this year setting up my growing situation, so maybe after tax time next year.

Dandaweedman · 09-24-2006, 05:59 PM

remind me to take a few pics of the one I made

After the 4th fill-up it started to look a bit ratty LOL

PeaceTurtle · 09-25-2006, 08:22 AM

Sure... I'll remind ya!!! I've added another level of odor defense. Brilliant if I do say so myself...

I put one of those inside laundry vent bucket things connected it to the filter via a laundry vent hose. Inside the bucket I dumped one of those carbon paste filter pot things. I am brilliant. No odor at all this morning. But like some of the "experienced" growers say, wait a few months. I'll let you know.

timelord · 07-14-2008, 09:35 PM

Could you send me the link for this too?

jim6440 · 04-07-2009, 09:14 PM

i sure would like to see this link too? one of my little tricks is to run my ex into the chimney and the gas water heater and heater seems to hide it, or it's the fact that it is commin out of the top of the house? but always lookin for new and better!!!!!!

Cerebro · 04-07-2009, 09:23 PM

i wouldn't mind putting my ex in the chimney

**Pharm Girl** · 06-12-2009, 04:29 AM

bump for those who might be considering building their own...

09-15-2006, 06:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
PeaceTurtle Grow'n Mamma Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Where it snows Posts: 469 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Making your own carbon filter... Hey all! Good day and good to all. I remember a piece about making odor control with a rubbermaid container and activated charcol. I have a 85 cubic snap and go tool shed that I'm converting into a grow area. Lighting is going to be a 430 hps with fluros (have lots of em) for lower lighting. Planning on drilling holes near the floor to bring in cool air and wanting some sort of fan/carbon filter to draw it out and de stink it. The carbon filters/fan on ebay and bustan seem a little major (and expensive) for my little area. I'd really appreciate ideas... thanks maximum flowering girls will be three and I'd like to have the vegging babies/clone in the same cabinet. __________________ grow. It's that easy. Why is there always bloodshed on the road to change? Peace Gov

09-15-2006, 07:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
smallarmsfire <3 veg vigour Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: (x, y, z) Posts: 503 Thanks: 43 Thanked 210 Times in 130 Posts	by the time you spend money and time on supplies [activated carbon isn't very cheap] you may be better off buying a Can rated at around 200cfm. should be able to find one for less than $100 and it'll be much more effective and last significantly longer than a loosely-packed homemade job. i'm ordinarily all about the DIY, but after seeing and smelling homemade versus commercial cans, in the case of odor control, i'd just recommend biting the bullet. __________________ i have a motto, sort of. i jotted it down in a schoolbook diary: i aspire. i don't know why i chose those particular words; they're odd, and i like the ambiguity.. do i aspire to heaven or hell? -truman capote

09-15-2006, 08:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dandaweedman Old School Join Date: May 2004 Location: At the Cabana Posts: 7,407 Thanks: 699 Thanked 760 Times in 613 Posts	I would agree with SAR. I have made both scrubbers and filters and the one I bought works better. 5 lbs of activated carbon around here is about 35 bucks. I used 15 lbs to fill the filter and 5 lbs to fill a scrubber. Buying the carbon bulk would make it more cost effective, but 50lbs is still 148$-178$ (all prices are Kanadian) I have read they vibrate the cans while filling, but whatever they do, they do it well. We still have one of the scrubbers in use and works great for veg. But unless you are going to specialize in non-stinky plants the commercial ones will make you happier. __________________ Hanging in the Cabana

09-15-2006, 10:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
PeaceTurtle Grow'n Mamma Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Where it snows Posts: 469 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	I've been looking at can filters on ebay... they just seem so...welll large. K, I'll go and check it out again.... thanks smallarmsfire and dan.... if you have any good kanadian links for them please let me know, I'm pulling out my hair looking for em... __________________ grow. It's that easy. Why is there always bloodshed on the road to change? Peace Gov

09-15-2006, 11:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dandaweedman Old School Join Date: May 2004 Location: At the Cabana Posts: 7,407 Thanks: 699 Thanked 760 Times in 613 Posts	link sent __________________ Hanging in the Cabana

09-16-2006, 11:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
PeaceTurtle Grow'n Mamma Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Where it snows Posts: 469 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Pickle that is an awesome link!!! thanks a bunch!!!!! __________________ grow. It's that easy. Why is there always bloodshed on the road to change? Peace Gov

09-18-2006, 04:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
PeaceTurtle Grow'n Mamma Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Where it snows Posts: 469 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	thanks... I've modified the plans a little. I purchased a air duct fan from the local hardware store, wired it with a plug (by myself!!!!) and I have a duct work outlet for a dryer, the plan is to affix the fan into the dryer outlet (the flappy things will be the only thing sticking out the grow cab) the fan in quiet and more than enough CFM's (from what I've read) for my 85 cubic feet. I have the wire et all to wire up, I used two of the O-clamp thingies to fix my dryer so now I have to get a couple more before I make the filter, but that's tomorrows job. Hopefully it will up and running by this coming weekend. WHOOhooo. Yep I'm trying the homemade job prior to purchasing one. What can I say, I'm stubborn Dan.... Will take pics as I go.. later. __________________ grow. It's that easy. Why is there always bloodshed on the road to change? Peace Gov

09-24-2006, 02:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
PeaceTurtle Grow'n Mamma Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Where it snows Posts: 469 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	DIY Carbon filter and new cab set up! So today I finally finished making my own carbon scrubber... I took the plans from the link posted and modified it a bit. I used a paint can lid (new and never used for paint) for the end cap 36" aluminum window screening for the tube part I attached a bend elbow to the fan (I bought a duct fan, the ones used to "boost" air flow in ducting. that was accomidate for the space I had to put my scrubber thing to the vent supplied in the plastic tool shed I'm using for my new grow cab. I wrapped the screen tube with the sheet of carbon filter (about three passes I think.) I used the velcro included with the filter. I also have wrapped used laundry filter sheets as a "pre-filter". And the outlet part also pushes the air past another piece of carbon filter with a new laundry sheet taped over the outflow... About four hours later and the cab temp. is about 78 f. It will drop off at night as the cement floor cools. Hubby says smell is much better. Will let you know.... __________________ grow. It's that easy. Why is there always bloodshed on the road to change? Peace Gov

09-24-2006, 04:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
smallarmsfire <3 veg vigour Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: (x, y, z) Posts: 503 Thanks: 43 Thanked 210 Times in 130 Posts	definitely update on the status in 1 or 2 months. that'll be the true test. __________________ i have a motto, sort of. i jotted it down in a schoolbook diary: i aspire. i don't know why i chose those particular words; they're odd, and i like the ambiguity.. do i aspire to heaven or hell? -truman capote

09-24-2006, 05:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
PeaceTurtle Grow'n Mamma Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Where it snows Posts: 469 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	yeah, I only have one flowering at the moment, week five, so the next few weeks will be a good test of it. I will eventually purchase a "real" one, but I've busted my piggy bank this year setting up my growing situation, so maybe after tax time next year. __________________ grow. It's that easy. Why is there always bloodshed on the road to change? Peace Gov

09-24-2006, 05:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
Dandaweedman Old School Join Date: May 2004 Location: At the Cabana Posts: 7,407 Thanks: 699 Thanked 760 Times in 613 Posts	remind me to take a few pics of the one I made After the 4th fill-up it started to look a bit ratty LOL __________________ Hanging in the Cabana

09-25-2006, 08:22 AM	#12 (permalink)
PeaceTurtle Grow'n Mamma Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Where it snows Posts: 469 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Sure... I'll remind ya!!! I've added another level of odor defense. Brilliant if I do say so myself... I put one of those inside laundry vent bucket things connected it to the filter via a laundry vent hose. Inside the bucket I dumped one of those carbon paste filter pot things. I am brilliant. No odor at all this morning. But like some of the "experienced" growers say, wait a few months. I'll let you know. __________________ grow. It's that easy. Why is there always bloodshed on the road to change? Peace Gov

07-14-2008, 09:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
timelord YaHookan Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Could you send me the link for this too?

04-07-2009, 09:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
jim6440 michiganhookan Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mi. Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4,294,967,294 Times in 0 Posts	i sure would like to see this link too? one of my little tricks is to run my ex into the chimney and the gas water heater and heater seems to hide it, or it's the fact that it is commin out of the top of the house? but always lookin for new and better!!!!!!

06-12-2009, 04:29 AM	#16 (permalink)
Pharm Girl Weeding the Garden.~ Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,536 Blog Entries: 13 Thanks: 3,000 Thanked 1,176 Times in 894 Posts	bump for those who might be considering building their own... __________________ .....The Time has Come to 'Walk the Talk'.....~ ......A message for ALL from the Deer Tribe...~ It is a great journey — but you must do the walking and have the willingness to change and make the leap into the next level of human evolution. Become an inquisitive free thinking individual that takes responsibility for your life and the spiritual accountability to live life to the fullest. *Fuck the Monkeys*

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