SunStream Air Carbon Filter for Inline Fan VS VIVOSUN Air Carbon Filter for Grow Tent

What is the best carbon filter?

If you’ve clicked on this article you’ve probably been asking yourself that very same question, or even, is it even necessary to incorporate a carbon filter into my grow room?

Well, the chances are you want to keep your grow room discreet, as well as odorless, which in turn will not only keep YOU happy, but most importantly your NEIGHBOURS happy, and hopefully unaware…

Maybe your grow operation requires a 4–6-inch carbon filter? What about an Aluminum or steel frame? What about the flange, mesh, or CFM!

As you are probably already aware, these features and more all play a big role in the performance of your carbon filter. Regardless of if you use it in a grow tent or full grow room.

So If you’re looking to learn a bit more about carbon air filters or maybe searching for the best carbon filter for your grow room, then keep on reading.

What is Carbon Filtering?

Carbon filtering is a method of filtering which is used to remove contaminants and impurities from the air, using a chemical adsorption process. A bed of carbon is used within the carbon filter to achieve the required results.

A single particle or granule of carbon provides a big enough surface area or pore structure to expose the contaminants to the active sites. Just one gram of activated carbon is thought to have a surface area in excess of 3,000 m2 (32,000 sq ft).

Air carbon filter odor control is known to work via a process called adsorption, whereby contaminants and pollutants in the air are captured and treated inside the pore structure of the carbon substrate.

Activated charcoal carbon filters are extremely effective at removing particles, odors, and such from the air, so are ideal for most indoor grow rooms or grow tents.

How to Choose the Right Carbon Filter Size

Choosing the correct size carbon filter is not random. You have to apply a simple formula that we explain below:

First, you have to measure your grow tent’s volume with this easy equation:
volume = length x width x height .

After you have measured the volume we have to talk about the “CFM” which stands for cubic feet per minute. This tells you how much air in cubic feet the filter can clean each minute.

To determine the CFM, divide the grow tent volume by 3.

With this information, you can determine the size of the carbon filter you need.

Grow tents with less than 400 CFM a 4-inch filter is needed
For tents of 400 or more CFM, you can use 6-inch liters
And finally, for grow tents of 700 CFM or more, you should use an 8-inch filter.

SunStream Air Carbon Filter for Inline Fan

Features:

To manufacture Sunstream Carbon Filters The carbon filter uses the top-grade RC-48 Charcoal Carbon from Western Australia. The carbon Bed in the filters is 38mm thick and machine packed with extremely small granules. Sunstream Carbon Filter is designed with years of growing experience in mind. The Carbon Filter combined with a proper fan will eliminate the odors in your flower room or grow tent. This Carbon Filter can help you filter out cigarette smoke, plant-based allergens, and mechanical or any other foul smells at your house, workshop, commercial space, etc. 1.5inch carbon bed, Effective for up to 24 Months Of Use.

VIVOSUN Air Carbon Filter for Grow Tent

Features:

Made of imported Virgin Australian activated charcoal, delivering 100% filtered airflow. 1050+ RC 48 carbon captures three times more air contaminants than average due to the optimal surface area per carbon particle. Protects from chemical irritants and eliminates odors- from pungent indoor grow operations to bathrooms, basements, and kitchens. Absorbs odors from pets and smoking as well. Eliminate some of the most undesirable odors, pungent smells, and particulates from indoor grow tents, hydroponics grow rooms. Item can be used as intake or exhaust filter in a variety of setups including use with a 6-inch inline fan and duct fans, intake and exhaust fans, air exchange fans, ventilation ducts, and other accessories.

How Long Does Carbon Filter Last?

A Carbon water filter lasts around a year. On the other hand, a carbon air filter lasts somewhere between six to 12 months.

The life of a carbon filter depends on how a carbon filter works.

You may compare a carbon filter to a sponge. Carbon Filters, too, comprise an area with zillions of small pores. However, they adsorb the contaminants instead of absorbing them.

Carbon Filter Lifetime Determining Factors:
Here are some factors that determine the lifetime of a carbon filter.

1. Quality Of Carbon Factor

Dealers sell carbon by its weight; heavier weight means effective carbon and long life. Even a carbon filter is rated by the quantity of activated carbon it has.

However, sometimes, air cleaners contain a higher weight of carbon in a filter.

Anyways, the weight of the carbon decides the duration of a charcoal filter lifetime.

2. The Size of the Filter And Room

If you use a small filter in a large room, expect your filters to get dirtier fast. Filters made for a 100 sq. ft area won’t function the same in a 200 sq. ft sized room.

They won’t perform well and last longer due to the volume of air passing through the filters.

A suitable filter in an appropriate room size will have an impact on the carbon filter lifespan.

3. Pollution

Lastly, if you use carbon filters in dusty areas, expect them to have shorter lives and get clogged.

Conclusion

Choosing the best carbon filter for your grow room isn’t hard, but it is important. Here are three things to keep in mind:

Your carbon filter needs an inline fan that can direct air into the filter for purification, so make sure your fan and filter are compatible.

Many carbon filter companies have their own fans that you can buy separately. If you don’t buy a combo fan and filter, try to get a fan and filter from the same company.

Carbon filters don’t last forever, so take care of them.

If you have any questions about choosing the best carbon filter for grow room use, comment below!

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