AZPsyclops
Well-Known Member
I needed a dust and odor filter for my 6 inch 1000 watt light hood and was broke. I took two strips of sheet metal and bend them into circle that would slide over the light hood outlet and they were then tack welded together.
Since most people don't have access to a welder; I would recommend using a drill and rivets to attach the metal, screws would also work but leave the tips sticking out in the inside. I used 1/4" metal screening to make the main air intake body of the filter. A 6 inch end cap from Home Depot was placed and taped onto the end to complete the seal. I then stretched a pantyhose leg over the filter for dust protection.
I purchased a Humidifier carbon wrap filter from Home Depot,
cut it to size and wrapped it around the filter.
I then just slipped it over the hood duct outlet and presto.
This has reduced dust intake to my light hoods by 95% and eliminated about 98% of detectable odor coming out of the exhaust air. The most expensive piece was the carbon humidifier filter at $18.00 and it came with enough to wrap it twice or replace it once. The whole thing cost about $30.00 including the pantyhose, which of course also came in a set of two. I posted this for a friend but I hope it helps some more of you out too.
Since most people don't have access to a welder; I would recommend using a drill and rivets to attach the metal, screws would also work but leave the tips sticking out in the inside. I used 1/4" metal screening to make the main air intake body of the filter. A 6 inch end cap from Home Depot was placed and taped onto the end to complete the seal. I then stretched a pantyhose leg over the filter for dust protection. I purchased a Humidifier carbon wrap filter from Home Depot, cut it to size and wrapped it around the filter. I then just slipped it over the hood duct outlet and presto. This has reduced dust intake to my light hoods by 95% and eliminated about 98% of detectable odor coming out of the exhaust air. The most expensive piece was the carbon humidifier filter at $18.00 and it came with enough to wrap it twice or replace it once. The whole thing cost about $30.00 including the pantyhose, which of course also came in a set of two. I posted this for a friend but I hope it helps some more of you out too.
