Best fan and filter for odor control

[FRICKITYFRICKTYFRESH]

hey guys, just bought a 4x4 spyder farmer. This is my first grow in a nice sized tent. The old lady said I could start growing a couple plants again, but her only stipulation is there has to be excellent odor control. My first couple grows, i just grew 5 plants out under a 600 watt hps in the corner of my basement and it started to reeeeeeeeek to high heaven during the last couple weeks of flower. I'm only planning on growing out two, possibly 3 plants in 5 gallon fabric pots. I'm growing all organic soil this time around. No liquid nutes, just the occasional compost tea. Whats the best fan and filter setup to ensure i don't have a pissed off baby mama on my hands???

 

[Lordhooha]

hey guys, just bought a 4x4 spyder farmer. This is my first grow in a nice sized tent. The old lady said I could start growing a couple plants again, but her only stipulation is there has to be excellent odor control. My first couple grows, i just grew 5 plants out under a 600 watt hps in the corner of my basement and it started to reeeeeeeeek to high heaven during the last couple weeks of flower. I'm only planning on growing out two, possibly 3 plants in 5 gallon fabric pots. I'm growing all organic soil this time around. No liquid nutes, just the occasional compost tea. Whats the best fan and filter setup to ensure i don't have a pissed off baby mama on my hands???

Ac infinity

 

[FRICKITYFRICKTYFRESH]

Ac infinity

sorry, forgot to mention. Price and size as well. is 400 cfm about standard for a 4x4?

 

[JoeBlow5823]

sorry, forgot to mention. Price and size as well. is 400 cfm about standard for a 4x4?

This fan on 25-50% will be plenty.

https://www.amazon.com/AC-Infinity-CLOUDLINE-S6-Controller/dp/B07FPFVZTZ/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=ac+infinity+6&qid=1588647308&sr=8-2

You can get the fancy temperature/humidity controlled one for 40$ more

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074XBXFPD/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B074XBXFPD&pd_rd_w=uOP9k&pf_rd_p=48d372c1-f7e1-4b8b-9d02-4bd86f5158c5&pd_rd_wg=8ElNw&pf_rd_r=N2NSBS1EH4YMRHSGYHZS&pd_rd_r=64b94572-db8f-4044-a194-8441f3e9d378&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExUUozSkw0MEJMN09IJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjg5MjcyUUtZUVVRV09STlVHJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0Njc3ODI4Sk1WWkJXTEVFVUEmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWwmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

Amazon is out of stock of ac infinity filters but this is a good one.

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[2Hearts]

My filter works best at slower speeds, be screwed without a variac. Theres a speed that no odour makes it through and its a lot lower than the filter rating.

 

[JoeBlow5823]

My filter works best at slower speeds, be screwed without a variac. Theres a speed that no odour makes it through and its a lot lower than the filter rating.

Thats why i suggested him a 6'' setup at 25-50%. A 4'' is plenty for a 4x4 but bigger is better.

 

[SIRE]

Thats why i suggested him a 6'' setup at 25-50%. A 4'' is plenty for a 4x4 but bigger is better.

So is it bigger is better or lower is better as far as scrubbing and eliminating

 

[Ryuazki]

I’m using “Can-Lite 360m/3” filter for my 4x4 grow with 300m/3 exhaust. It works great. No odour at all !

 

[ComfortCreator]

So is it bigger is better or lower is better as far as scrubbing and eliminating

Yes. Capability is always good, it is quieter at lower speeds and having more than you need allows you to plan for the 4x8 in 4 months

 

[FRICKITYFRICKTYFRESH]

I cheaped out and bout a vivosun 4" fan and filter off amazon. Its doing the job for now, but the girls have only been in flower for a week and my tent already reeeks to high hell.

 

[SIRE]

Yes. Capability is always good, it is quieter at lower speeds and having more than you need allows you to plan for the 4x8 in 4 months

I have a 11×11 space area i did the caculations for a 11×11×8= 968 ÷1.5= 645 cfm +129 ( 20% more the static of the filter brings down cfm a little) 774
Can filter 100 but im wondering will this b enuff over kill is fine

 

[ComfortCreator]

I have a 11×11 space area i did the caculations for a 11×11×8= 968 ÷1.5= 645 cfm +129 ( 20% more the static of the filter brings down cfm a little) 774
Can filter 100 but im wondering will this b enuff over kill is fine

What is the 8" version rated cfm? I think the filter will pull it down a lot more than 30% no matter the make or model.

 

[JoeBlow5823]

So is it bigger is better or lower is better as far as scrubbing and eliminating

Bigger will last longer and put less drag on your fan and i feel like the air moving through it slower will help remove more odor. A 6'' fan pulling air through a 6'' filter will probably see a 30% decrease in cfm where a 6'' fan pulling air through a 8'' filter might only see a 15-20% decrease in cfm.

 

[SIRE]

Bigger will last longer and put less drag on your fan and i feel like the air moving through it slower will help remove more odor. A 6'' fan pulling air through a 6'' filter will probably see a 30% decrease in cfm where a 6'' fan pulling air through a 8'' filter might only see a 15-20% decrease in cfm.

Besides the actual an obvious attachment size what's the difference between the 6 inch filters and the 8-inch filters?

 

[SIRE]

What is the 8" version rated cfm? I think the filter will pull it down a lot more than 30% no matter the make or model.

838.5 cfm's is with adding 30% on

 

[Bosgrower]

Can't beat these with a stick

Phresh® Filters | Phresh Filters

Aluminum tops and bases for reduced weight. Half the weight of other filters. 46 mm (1.8 in) RC-4/8 activated, certified virgin carbon bed. Machine packed carbon means more carbon and less movement. Cone shaped internal base for optimum air flow. Sealed, bagged, boxed and labeled directly after...

www.phreshfilter.com

 

[coreywebster]

Besides the actual an obvious attachment size what's the difference between the 6 inch filters and the 8-inch filters?

The total surface area and volume of carbon and metal are bigger as is the cfm its rated for.

 

[coreywebster]

Mountain air
can
phresh
rhino pro

are all top end filters OP

 

[JoeBlow5823]

Besides the actual an obvious attachment size what's the difference between the 6 inch filters and the 8-inch filters?

The physical size of the filter. 8 inch filters are bigger around and typically longer too. Ive done the math and they usually have about 2x as much carbon in them.

 

[Boatguy]

I am happy with my carbon filter from foothill filters on ebay.