Phresh Filters VS. Can-Filters ?

Which carbon filter is better?

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Medi 1

Medi 1

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ya i just checked those sizes and most are off. we had an issue with our tech building that sitge for us and has been since fired. now we have to go gthrough it all and fix it up.
i get my costs direct from our wholesale/retail price list.
you can order from that site or direct from me or if you want to send me your stae or erea i can check and see what the closest store to you is so you save on the shipping and may be able to walk in and buy it cheeper. i also do a 15% discount on any orders through me, and 20% on foods.
 
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dee520

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I'm using Phresh and so far it's working good. Never used the other brand. This is the first time using a filter, at first I had everything going outside. I have a Growlab 120 six plants in flower 4 Northern Lights 1 NYPD and 1 Ultra Haze. I have the 4 X 12 filter with the home depot 6" inline duct and a 4" duct fan. 400w HPS. I was wondering if you are suppose to leave the fans going 24hr or turn it off when the light is off?
 
Medi 1

Medi 1

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i run mine 24/7. but will eventualy run on a sensor to come on and off at certain temps and humidity, i scrub my room so have a fan hooked to hoods and runs when lights on only then the other with the filter to it scrubs room with a filter.
 
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Acriminal

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Having used both, I would definitely recommend the phresh filter over the can. First off, the Can filter use dirtier carbon, heavier metal and poor air flow. The CAN 150 flows 1260cfm while the phresh 14"x50" flows 3800cfm! The phresh also comes with a flange.

you can purchase a phresh 10"x39" which will outflow the can 150 at a much lower price. saving you over $50 and your back.

http://www.growannex.com/air-purification-odor-control/15089-phresh-filter-10-x-39--1400-cfm.html
 
homebrewer

homebrewer

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I currently use a Phresh filter and have used several other brands over the years. It works as well as any other brand that I've used, however, I have not found any filter to be 100% effective. I would recommend using any carbon filter in conjunction with ONA (I also use ozone).
 
Hotwired

Hotwired

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homebrewer said:
I currently use a Phresh filter and have used several other brands over the years. It works as well as any other brand that I've used, however, I have not found any filter to be 100% effective. I would recommend using any carbon filter in conjunction with ONA (I also use ozone).
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Good post

All of these filters run out pretty quickly when used 24/7. None of them meet their usability ratings. My Can 33 lasted a good 6 months. My Phresh 6" x 24" has lasted 3 months and has lost 50% of its use already. It was great on my first grow. No smell at all. It has almost died out during my second grow. It is covering maybe 50% of the smell now.

I may try the Mountain Air filter next.
 
LIBERTY MEDICAL

LIBERTY MEDICAL

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the reason they are lighter is because there made w/volcanic carbon and a aluminum parts in stead of steal . ive used both and would go with a freash or a phat filter
hoagtech said:
Can filters are better. Phresh filters weigh less meaning less money in shipment but less durability. Can is now making different light material filters too. but I would go with classic can.
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Medi 1

Medi 1

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ya if you only get 6 month use then something not right. shouldnt die that quick unless home made. or heat, humidity or wrong set up

ive had the G.P/Phat on 24/7 and for a year and a half and still no smell. comes with a 2 year warantee, now ibve just installed a 950 cfm GP in new room.
i can say these work 100%

realy can uses steel...that can rust in a humid room...not a good idea,.
 
Dreadheadgrow

Dreadheadgrow

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Yeah you can replace carbon in any of them, maybe not the intention of the company but you can.
The filter was around $120 for a 6X24 500+ cfm, and the 6" maxfan was $120 too
 
Medi 1

Medi 1

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cool. same as ours are. but thats full retail on ours. just seeing how we compare to others costs seems about 40% cheeper.

the carbon would cost just as much as a new filter so why bother replacing......no more warrantee
 
Sencha

Sencha

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Carbon is cheap as hell at the fish/pet store. I have 8 pounds of it. Just wondered if I bought a fancy dancy filter, if I could use my own carbon when needed.
 
Medi 1

Medi 1

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sure but thats not the right carbon to use. that is meant to catch larger particles of poop and foods...not vapours. there is no vapours in water. you get what ya pay for there.
 
Sencha

Sencha

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Fish tank carbon is not used to catch poop or food. It's used to remove the fishy smell. Trust me, I have 15 years of aquarium experience.
 
Medi 1

Medi 1

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ok well i buold filters. and im saying its tyhe wrong stuff. read up on the puurosity of the carbon. thats what makes the duiff. those holes are larger. we need smaller and more of them deeper into the chunk of carbon to hold better. we spent years researchin this and is why ours are the longest lasting out there. we move about a 43 foot trailer worht a month, must be good

heres a bit of a read.....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Activated_carbon
 
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