Odor problem

K

King of Jah

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Heys have a bit of a problem amd cant work out what needs to be done to be solved.

I have my room that has a intake and exhaust fan with a carbon filter.
My flower room doesn't smell or anything noticeable.

But the problem is

My outake smell for some reason and I have that going into my ceiling.
Every time ducted heating goes on the house smells like weed.

What is the problem the fan or carbon filter ?


Please help
 
K

King of Jah

Active Member
can anybody help ? would really appreciate it.

also to add how often does the carbon filter need to be replaced. do i need to replace the white cotton on the filter or the whole filter ?
ive had the filter not in use for about 1year mayb a year and a half. been in use for the last 7 weeks.
and can smell the odor from the out take point not in the flower room.
is that a filter replacement ?
 
smink13

smink13

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You said vented into your ceiling? Do you mean your attic? If it is then some how you have opening in your attic space and you should direct vent it outside.. Mine used to smell outside and I had a carbon filter on it. I had to go larger, I bought an inline filter, one that passed air through it while in the line of piping, not at the end or beg and it works amazing. Just have to change the carbon after about a year and filter for those end ones last maybe a year.
 
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scarecrow77

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King of Jah said:
can anybody help ? would really appreciate it.

also to add how often does the carbon filter need to be replaced. do i need to replace the white cotton on the filter or the whole filter ?
ive had the filter not in use for about 1year mayb a year and a half. been in use for the last 7 weeks.
and can smell the odor from the out take point not in the flower room.
is that a filter replacement ?
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you need to change your filter every 9 months
 
K

King of Jah

Active Member
Ok so its definitely a filter problem.
Any recommendations of brands I really dont want my house smelling. Every time the heater goes on

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K

King of Jah

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Also if the carbon filter is not in use is it still every 9 months ?

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Mr.Newbie1

Mr.Newbie1

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Well you can get rid of the charcoal filter and make a smell scrubber seal pot ? very easy and a lot cheaper , but only if you have the room . I put a how to make it in newbie central. if you want I can paste it again Good Luck:bigjoint:
 
K

King of Jah

Active Member
Mr.Newbie1 said:
Well you can get rid of the charcoal filter and make a smell scrubber seal pot ? very easy and a lot cheaper , but only if you have the room . I put a how to make it in newbie central. if you want I can paste it again Good Luck:bigjoint:
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Im not sure what that is.
If you could that would be great.
Does it get rid of odor from the other end of the exhaust ,

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Mr.Newbie1

Mr.Newbie1

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Not sure if you were asking me, but it last long depends on how strong you had made the mix and how fast it evaporates and the size of the garbage can you use but long :mrgreen:
 
Mader89

Mader89

Active Member
It all depends on the brand you get on how long the filter will last. I use Phresh filters they are a quality company and the price isn't terrible. http://www.phreshfilter.com(buy off amaozon) they carry a high grade virgin carbon http://www.phreshfilter.com/about/phresh-filter-difference.aspx
If your not looking to spend a shiny penny you can always buy a 50lb bag of carbon for around $50 just pop the rivits off the filter you have, dump, rinse, refill. You'll have to get creative with how you keep the cap on but duct tape is always a good go it. Water dog brought up a good point as well check the fan ratings as well as your filters. Push comes to shove until you can fix the problem throw 1-2 (no more) fabric softness in the end of your ducting to keep it all on the d.l. If needed
 
K

King of Jah

Active Member
I purchaced my fan filter and silencer as a whole kit from ebay for 300$.
So im assuming the filter isnt good quality the fan works great tho the cfm on both are rated 440cfm.
Wich is abit over kill for more room from my calculations.

I just went to my local hydro store he has phresh and also mountain air filters for $180 and life span is 3 years.

So im hoping that will solve the problem.

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K

King of Jah

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Mr.Newbie1 said:
It will clean the out going air leaving your grow area. Sorry but I am new to this site not sure how to send it that way, but here I will re post here let me know if you have any question . You will like it :eyesmoke:
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I see what you mean that looks like it would work. How big is that container that you put the water in.
My space is limited

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Mr.Newbie1

Mr.Newbie1

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I have used a 30 gal , but it would be very cheap to just try a small 5 gal it just be a little h2o high concentrated neutralizer and fill till you have about 3 inch from top if you have a big exhaust may have to go bigger. care full were you vent out because it will be pushing out humidity, I have mine going outside so not a problem :p
 
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