Closet Carbon Filter/Ozone Generator Question

Discussion in 'Marijuana Growing Techniques' started by gokey, Jul 13, 2008.

  1. gokey

    gokey Visitor

    Hey

    I'm about to start my first grow in my approx 4x2x3 (feet) growbox/closet. I'll probably be growing only one Lowryder or Lowryder 2 plant at a time in there.

    I have all the basic equipment already installed and the box is well hidden and light-proofed. My only worry now is the smell as I have heard that Lowryder isn't exactly an odourless strain;)

    I have been looking at a standalone carbon filter on ebay which I think might the solution (it can be found here).
    I have also heard that ozone generators are effective (is this true?). I have taken a look at various generators online and the only ones within my budget are these plug-in ones.

    I'm wondering what you think of these two options (since they're both around £50 price is not a factor), which will be more effective? Are there any cheaper, equally effective alternatives (since I'm only growing one plant at a time, hardly a world class grow-op:D)

    thanks
     
  2. Zoomboom

    Zoomboom Member

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    Carbon filter, all the way.

    Ozone is hazardous to all forms of life, if you can smell it--chances are it is oxidizing your lungs. Ozone is best used in the exhaust line just before it goes outside so no ozone reaches you or your plants. It is a good idea for larger grows, for yours stick with the carby.

    The eBay carbon filters are a risk, they aren't made by people with industrial equipment. If you think they don't need industrial equipment, remember that professional made carbon filters are settled with an industrial shaker--packing the carbon in tight as possible as not to form preferential channels and lose odor eliminating capabilities.

    HTGsupply.com has a nice 4" carbon filter with inline fan combo for 139.95US (about 70GBP). It would work well for the size of grow you are doing.

    Good luck, gokey!

    -ZB
     
  3. Born25YearsTooLate

    Born25YearsTooLate Hunting the mighty whifflesnark

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    I totally agree with zoomboom here. Carbon filtration all the way, especially for a small single plant grow...screw ozone...the health risks are just not worth playing with
     
  4. gokey

    gokey Visitor

    thanks for your help guys:)
    ordered myself a 4" setup similar to the one you described from a UK site.

    Put the seeds in for germination today! The grow has begun...
     

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