HOW LONG DO CARBON FILTERS LAST?

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Originally Posted by xcrispi

I've also noticed mine didn't last near as long when doing hydro compared to soil grows . Carbon gets loaded w/ moisture so the filter can't do it's job .
Peace
Crispi :jointsmile:

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Yeah, high humidity is tougher on filter. Try to keep it below 60%.

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Originally Posted by smileibiza

I have a 3000m3 extractor with the coresponding carbon filter which has been running 24/7 for 3 years without smells.
How often is it recomendable to change it?

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I'm sorry I can't remember the name right now but when you replace the carbon be sure it's the 'good' stuff. It comes from a mine in Austrailia. There are different grades of activated carbon. The best will have the most surface area.I suspect some of us may be using inferior carbon and thus your filter life will be shortened. Since I can't remember the name I will say that Price is a good indicator of quality.

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Originally Posted by grey1223

Wish I knew what you meant but it appears other's experience mirror the statement I made in the first place.

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You wish you knew... sure.

if i change the carbon can I use the old carbon for barbecues in the summer?:)

I see a flame war about to begin and I am warning anyone interested in participating in it that it would not be a good idea. Unless there is BBQ sauce and ribs involved, and someone gets an apron that says 'top chef' as a prize...

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Originally Posted by stinkyattic

I see a flame war about to begin and I am warning anyone interested in participating in it that it would not be a good idea. Unless there is BBQ sauce and ribs involved, and someone gets an apron that says 'top chef' as a prize...

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Word. Dually noted.

but would the carbon burn?