ECO Farm Air Filter 2 Inch Thickness Carbon Layer VS SunStream Air Carbon Filter for Inline Fan

If you are new to growing cannabis, you are probably excited to get started. You have your grow tent or room all set up, your plants are ready, you feel good to go — until you realize … it smells.

Luckily, there’s an easy way to fix that. Carbon filters are wonderful for making sure grow areas aren’t blatantly obvious and/or stinking up the place. These filters also help regulate certain chemicals and contaminants that might be trying to ruin your cannabis growing experience.

In these reviews, we’ll go over our favorite carbon filters and even drop a bit of knowledge for purchasing one. With that, let’s go to the reviews!

How long does a carbon filter last?

Carbon filters last for around 6 months, which can vary depending on the grower’s environment. For example, if there is a lot of dust in your air or you are running several carbon filters at once then it will require more frequent cleaning. If you maintain them properly though, they should last for between 4–6 months before needing to be cleaned/replaced. Some growers replace their carbon filter every 3 months just to err on the side of caution while others only do it every few years (yes, years). It all depends on your individual situation and how well you take care of yours!

How to clean carbon filter?

Keeping your filters clean is essential for them to work properly. This will depend on the type of filter you’re using but there are some common steps that can be followed regardless of what’s being used.

First of all, you’ll want to remove the carbon from inside your filter and wipe it down with a damp cloth or paper towel. Make sure not to get too much water in there otherwise, it may damage the filter!

Once this step is done, leave both filtration mediums out in the sun for an hour or more. This will help evaporate any excess moisture trapped inside which can also affect performance. After an hour or two, you should be able to put everything back together without problems.

ECO Farm Air Filter 2 Inch Thickness Carbon Layer

Features:

ECO Farm carbon filters are made of high quality activated carbon which provides 100% filtered airflow. Due to the optimized surface area of each carbon particle, the carbon capture is three times higher than the average air pollutant. It prevents chemical irritation and eliminates odors — from stimulating indoor growing jobs to basements and kitchens, eliminating some unwanted odors, pungent odors and particles in indoor grow tents and hydroponic grow rooms. This product can be used as an intake or exhaust filter in a variety of settings, including the use of direct exhaust fans and duct fans, ventilation ducts and other accessories. Equipped with a pre-filter cloth that blocks 99% of particulate matter, prevents the air carbon filter from clogging and keeps it clean; it is recommended to replace the pre-filter every 6 months to protect your filter and keep it in good condition.

SunStream Air Carbon Filter for Inline Fan

Features:

Sunstream carbon filters use only top quality RC-48 charcoal sourced from Western Australia. The carbon bed in our filter is 38mm thick and the machine is loaded with extremely small particles. Sunstream carbon filters are designed with years of growth in mind. We don’t sacrifice the quality of key components to make some extra coins. Our carbon filters, combined with the proper fan, will eliminate odors in your greenhouse or grow tent. This carbon filter can help you filter out cigarette smoke, plant allergens, and machinery or any other foul odors in your home, workshop, commercial space, and more.

Buyer Guide: How to Choose the Best Carbon Filter for Grow Tents

With an ever-expanding market, there are more and more products to choose from when it comes to picking what you’ll put in your grow room or tent. As such, it is getting increasingly difficult for a newcomer to not be overwhelmed when making the leap into growing. In this section, we’ll go over things to consider before you purchase a carbon filter.

Materials
There are different materials that these filters can be made out of, and they all have their advantages. Galvanized steel is a common material. This metal is heavy and normally promotes a longer life for the filter. You will have to make sure that your grow tent can support the weight.

Aluminum is a lighter weight option but has a shorter lifespan. These will fit into more tents, but you might have to buy them more frequently.

Pre-filters
Some pre-filters are washable, meaning that you can use them over and over. Others are not but are preferred by growers because they catch more particles. This can add expense to your operation. Most filters come with a set of pre-filters.

Charcoal
The thickness of the layer of charcoal and the shape and thickness of the granules play a big role in how effective your filter will be. A thicker layer will catch more odor and bad chemicals, but the granules should be as thin as possible. The more that are packed in together, the less room there is for any smells to get through. Of course, this could affect your air flow, so be sure to consider that as well.

Size of operation
One of these filters can work great for smaller operations, but if you wind up growing a whole bunch, you will certainly need several. You might also want to consider industrial-size filters at that point.

Warranty
We always recommend checking the warranty of any product before buying. It is also a good idea to look into the reputation of the custom service staff. A lifetime warranty won’t do you any good if nobody responds to you.

Conclusion

All in all, carbon filters are one of the safest and most effective ways to keep your grow tent fresh and free of odors. If you make sure that you check the following factors when buying new ones (CFM needs; size; budget; filtration; noise level; etc.) then you’ll be able to find the perfect product for your grow room!

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