Do you need a carbon filter for Grow Tent?
What is a carbon filter?
A carbon filter is a filtration system that relies on chemistry and placement to filter the air from your grow room outside. The carbon that is used to make the lining of a carbon filter is active, which creates a unique platform that will hold onto smells while allowing fresh air to flow freely. Carbon filters can last long term anywhere from 6 months to 1 year but do require replacing after consistent use and more often if used in a large space. They can be used to filter entire rooms or affixed to grow tents to maintain a smell free air flow from the environment inside.
How Carbon Filters Work
To see how beneficial a carbon filter is to your health and hydroponics system, let’s see how it reduces odors. Carbon filters do not necessarily eliminate foul smells but rather they block odors from spreading out from your grow space. Using activated carbon, scrubbing filters trap particles and impurities through adsorption and the exhausted air is odorless and allergen-free.
Yes, that is a D, not a B. Adsorption is a similar phenomenon to absorption where it traps and takes in odor compound, the difference being that absorption results in increased mass and weight.
Activated carbon has nooks and crannies that odor compounds pass into when traveling through the ducting and filter. The odor compounds are adsorbed by the carbon, which is the equivalent of falling into a hole and being unable to get out. The empty space in each piece of carbon fills up over time and further compounds (smelly or not) may displace lighter ones that are already trapped. At this point, the carbon filter reaches full saturation and needs to be replaced.
Putting it all together, subjecting yourself to odor fatigue will render you unable to detect impurities that you could be breathing in. Using a carbon filter in your hydroponics ventilation system will allow you to work in and around your grow space. Now that you know why a carbon filter is good for you, you’ll know to get the best one within your budget. No matter which one you choose, make sure the activated carbon used is high quality and the removal capacity is high as well.
To see how beneficial a carbon filter is to your health and hydroponics system, let’s see how it reduces odors. Carbon filters do not necessarily eliminate foul smells but rather they block odors from spreading out from your grow space. Using activated carbon, scrubbing filters trap particles and impurities through adsorption and the exhausted air is odorless and allergen-free.
Yes, that is a D, not a B. Adsorption is a similar phenomenon to absorption where it traps and takes in odor compound, the difference being that absorption results in increased mass and weight.
Activated carbon has nooks and crannies that odor compounds pass into when traveling through the ducting and filter. The odor compounds are adsorbed by the carbon, which is the equivalent of falling into a hole and being unable to get out. The empty space in each piece of carbon fills up over time and further compounds (smelly or not) may displace lighter ones that are already trapped. At this point, the carbon filter reaches full saturation and needs to be replaced.
Putting it all together, subjecting yourself to odor fatigue will render you unable to detect impurities that you could be breathing in. Using a carbon filter in your hydroponics ventilation system will allow you to work in and around your grow space. Now that you know why a carbon filter is good for you, you’ll know to get the best one within your budget. No matter which one you choose, make sure the activated carbon used is high quality and the removal capacity is high as well.
Do you need a carbon filter for Grow Tent?
Carbon filters, also called carbon scrubbers, are especially beneficial at filtering out the smell of flowering marijuana plants grown in a grow room or grow tent. The filter actually pulls the smell of the plants from the air and neutralizes the odor via a functioning exhaust system.
The aroma-laced air must be pushed or pulled through the carbon filter in order to be successfully filtered out. Ideally, a vacuum is created in the grow area to force the air through the carbon filter.
Carbon filters are highly efficient, durable, and function for a long time before they become 'full' and require replacing. The filters come in various sizes and shapes, including can (cylindrical) styles and flat styles, to fit whatever exhaust system the grower is utilizing.
Typically, a grower that only has two or three plants does not need a carbon filtered exhaust system, but any more plants create an odor issue and usually require carbon filtration to eliminate the distinguishing smell of the cannabis plants.
Create healthy environment
If you want to get large crops, you need to create the perfect environment for your plants. Along with the right temperature and humidity levels, weed needs a lot of fresh and clean air. Activated carbon is known for its ability to scrub different impurities out of the air, so a carbon filter fan is the best choice for helping your marijuana plants breathe freely.
Control the odor
One of the most difficult tasks for a cannabis grower is to hide the characteristic odor coming from marijuana plants. Especially if you do not want your neighbors to know about your little “hobby.” Fortunately, a carbon filter fan can solve this problem quite easily.
Cut the bills
There are lots of different carbon filter and fan setups: from inexpensive solutions to professional systems that may cost a fortune. But you can always find a setup that costs not too much and will work best for your marijuana garden.
Marijuana cultivation is also a power-hungry business. So, if you do not want to waste your money, you'd better choose energy efficient setups. It will help keep the bills down and your cannabis growing facility low-profile.
Quick and easy setup
Another great thing about a carbon filter fan combo is that it is quite easy to install the whole system in a matter of a few minutes. You can even install it into the exhaust/ventilation system you already have.
It’s not easy to choose the right carbon filter considering the abundance of options on the market.
However, when you put the following into consideration, your chances of choosing the right one is significantly upped:
Pre-filter. Many carbon filters now come packaged with pre-filters that you put outside of your carbon filter. This pre-filters helps in reducing particles like dust from getting into the carbon filter. Not only will this improve the lifespan of the carbon filter itself, but also the inline fan or other equipment you use with your carbon filter.
Carbon Thickness. When the carbon is thicker, the absorption will be greater, which makes the carbon filter more effective in controlling odor. Because thicker carbon filters are more efficient, you should expect a higher price tag for them.
Portability. With compact carbon filters, you get lesser noise and vibration during operation. These kinds of carbon filters are better at absorbing odor and smell and transporting them into the carbon granules. Unlike those with air pockets in between, this type can catch odor more effectively.
Durability. While it might be tempting to go for inexpensive models, it’s better to buy expensive, higher quality carbon filters than for you to choose lower quality ones that may not last long. Sturdy carbon filters have better performance and generally last longer, and their maintenance is lighter compared to their counterparts.
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