eaglehawk Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 I have a question related to carbon filters- is it possible to invert a carbon filter having the filter outside the tent drawing the air out of the tent through ducting then into the filter? Has anyone had success with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stix87 Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 That's how I run my tents with carbon filters have never done it any other way 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knarfman Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 I have also run it in this configuration for a while now BUT the important thing is to make sure you move the "white" particulate filter from the out side of the drum to the inside so that you do not clog the carbon with unwanted "stuff" that may be pushed from inside the tent. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy420 Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 Filters are made to have the air sucked through them. They can b used to push the air through... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Oz Posted September 12, 2014 Admin Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 Ideally you should be pulling through a carbon filter rather than pushing as Ozzy has mentioned. Pushing it through will create back pressure on your fan making it work harder whilst reducing its life as opposed to if it was pulling air through.Regarding crap getting through you can also find smaller intake filters on the market by Phresh which are much like the air filter in a car or air freshener unit etc. If you're going to push it stick one of them in the room before the carbon filter and on your intake fan as well to keep crap, dust and bugs from entering your tent/room. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglehawk Posted September 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 That's how I run my tents with carbon filters have never done it any other wayand how successful were you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stix87 Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 I've been doing it that way for 5 plus years fans all work fine but some people reckon they wear the fans out quicker but mine are fine been running the 9. Months of the year . Plus more room in tent for plants as well as I run a large adjustable shade with cool tube in my tent so there wouldn't be room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 I push myself I set it up sucking but the exhaust air noise was waaaay louder than it was exhausting through the cf up on the roof of the cupboard. I didn't realize that the pre-filter could be placed inside the carbon filter? Like Stix mentioned it gives more room in the tight space that I have for the moment.its been doing its job for about 3 an a bit years now-only a couple of mos off here an there and its just starting to leak some aroma now...hope this assists Peace and good gardening eaglehawkfaith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haze420mist Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Tip to keep the filter in longer working condition, after each grow place filter in direct sunlight for couple of hours to dry out the carbon and any moisture trapped inside. I do the same as stix and works great for me, I have placed my fan and filter in my roof, giving the room enough fresh air and pushing bad air into the roof away from the plants and the natural circulation of air throught the room. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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