filter funker
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Nice! Now how does it work? I'm looking to DIY an extractor myself...
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MatanuskaValley
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I am sure you would need to at least double the coffee filter, but I am not going to try it for a few days. I have used DIY BHOE's before and I know this will work though this is much better than my last one.
svchop889
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why not big enough for ya?
That 5hit
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no,no i mean useing 2 is a waste
this same wick system could be done in the form of hempy buckit
all useing 1 5g buckits instead of 2 5g buckit
they could have made 2 of the systems with what they used to make 1
redwolf666
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this is a picture of my cfl setup i made, 230w 2700k, 
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Danielsgb
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This is the set-up for my flowering chamber. I wanted a dual 150w HPS flowering chamber. The hood is skinned with aluminum (very thin and flexible) The remote Ballast was a trial in patience (patience with a Dremel). I have to get the power supply for that computer fan still. I'm waiting to find an old crappy computer to rob from. I mounted the timer into the box. I tested it, and I'm gonna have un-install it, and recheck it. Timer works, but the bulbs aren't lighting up. Bulbs have 120 v power. I'll get some pics of the guts to post. My remote Ballast & Timer for the 400w MH is in the background. I'm trying to make the most of the space I have. I'm not sure if I really saved much $ with my DIY set-up vs. the ones you can buy. But it was something to keep me busy for the time I had to waste till I could start my grow op. With my new medical situation if was also rehab for me. Any comments would be appreciated.
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MatanuskaValley
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I use 12V adapters i find at Goodwill to run my computer fans.
That shit looks like it was fun to make, do you work in HVAC?
Danielsgb
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Nope. I used to manage a bar. I have done a lot of landscaping also. After seeing some of the shit guys build here I'm humbled. I have fun. Got a pic of the 12v adapters you use?
MatanuskaValley
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Ok so this adapter is only 9v for this fan, so it is not quite running at 100% but the room it is pumping air out of is only like 40 cubic feet so it doesn't need to be, it runs at room temperature even with 12 27 watt CFL's heating it.
The fan I have pumping the CO2 in to my flower room has a 12v adapter running at 100% 120CFM.
Adapters all say how many volts they are right on them. Just cut the two wires and splice them in to the fan wires. if it does not work switch the wires.
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Danielsgb
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Dammit I wish I'd known it was that easy. I'm sure one of those is in the garage somewhere.
MatanuskaValley
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Yes cell phone chargers are usually only about 3.7 volt the fan from radio shack is 12 volt. So the 3.7 will run very very slow, but at 12 volt the thing runs like a Porche pumping redonkulous volumes of air!
the fans and adapters all say how many volts they are so just match them up for maximum efficiency
Danielsgb
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So I found these 2 in the garage. Here's the fan specs too. Right one's output is 9V 800MA. Left one is 3V 600mA So I'm thinking the left one since my fan is only cooling that dual 150W HPS. What do you recommend?
Not to be jacking this thread (love it BTW) Can you look at my 240V timer ?
Exhaust and timer ?
P.S. also found a 4.5V .4A
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That 5hit
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i'm sure its fine
everyone who post a DIY should be willing to explain in detail how its done
i have a question
can you hook up more then 1 fan to 1 adaptor
Danielsgb
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I'd assume it would run 2 with 1/2 the power, but I'm sure someone knows for sure.