Carbon filter issues

Choo2

Active Member

• Aug 14, 2019

• #1

I bought a 6" filter from vivdsun about year ago. Lately, I've been noticing a powdery substance that accumulates on the filter itself along with the mesh filter that clogs up my filtration causing problems in my tent. I've tried to replace the filter but the problem comes right back after about my first grow. What can I do to fix this issue? Can I tear it down and rinse the screen part? Or is it just a cheap product? Help me....

 

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Herb & Suds

Well-Known Member

• Aug 14, 2019

• #2

Better quality filters come with a washable cover

 

Choo2

Active Member

• Aug 14, 2019

• #3

Herb & Suds said:

Better quality filters come with a washable cover

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My cover is washable. But its inside the mesh filter

 

Herb & Suds

Well-Known Member

• Aug 14, 2019

• #4

Choo2 said:

My cover is washable. But its inside the mesh filter

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That means it is just a disposable filter like a bic lighter

 

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Octastich

Active Member

• Aug 14, 2019

• #5

is the room your tent in really dusty

if its a mold problem youd want to clean it well

 

Herb & Suds

Well-Known Member

• Aug 14, 2019

• #6

This is what i am talking about as far as style http://growgreenmi.com/package-deal...5s-non-reversible-carbon-filter-4-with-flange

 

Choo2

Active Member

• Aug 14, 2019

• #7

Octastich said:

is the room your tent in really dusty

if its a mold problem youd want to clean it well

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No my tent is clean. I scrub it down after every grow. Bleach it down

 

Choo2

Active Member

• Aug 14, 2019

• #8

Herb & Suds said:

That means it is just a disposable filter like a bic lighter

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What filter would u recommend? I was told to soak it in hot water and dry it out

 

Herb & Suds

Well-Known Member

• Aug 14, 2019

• #9

Choo2 said:

What filter would u recommend? I was told to soak it in hot water and dry it out

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You have to remove the charcoal and bake it at a high temperature to reactivate the charcoal which is why most people don't bother