Anyone use a Odorsok 6"?

[customelement]

Hey all, I'm looking to buy an Odorsok 6" carbon filter and was wondering if anyone had any experience with them? I'll be buying a Vortex 6" 449CFM as well to go with it to vent my 4'x 2'x 6' cab.. I know it's overkill, but I wanna be damn sure it aint gonna stink LOL So anyone used these? or heard of results either good or bad? I got about 2weeks till I order it so I'd like to hear as much about it as I can.

 

[cork144]

i have not used one, but from reading other topics is, they dont seem to be too good at killing all the odours.

 

[dongle69]

They do absolutely nothing for eliminating odor.

 

[JK47nd]

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[ReeferRon]

Yeah, I would save your money and get one of these filters. "Organic Air, Triple layer, Single pass, Charcoal fiber filters". Best thing I've ever used. Easy to keep clean and really kills the odor.


Check them out...http://www.plantlightinghydroponics.com/organic-air-charcoal-filters-c-348_651.html

 

[dongle69]

Those organic air filters didn't do anything for smell when I used them.
I now use the organic air filters as intake filters for bugs.
I can smell my neighbors' chimneys when they are in use.

 

[happyherb]

i bought one ages ago and before i got to use it the local hydro shop was recalling them saying they were not working and i got a refund...if your room has higher humidity they wont work at all...go the carbon scrubber as has been said.HH. =]-~

 

[customelement]

Damn that sux Not the responce I was hoping for. I'm VERY un-DIY.. I ALWAYS fuck something up LOL so I was hoping to find one at a decent price, and this was the only one I found that wasnt $280 canadian or higher.. Most of the hydro shops people recommend on here are US, and only ship to US, so I'm having a hard time finding good prices on them.

I think I'll probably end up buying one of the ones from ebay till I can afford a Can 50 or the like

 

[ReeferRon]

Those organic air filters didn't do anything for smell when I used them.
I now use the organic air filters as intake filters for bugs.
I can smell my neighbors' chimneys when they are in use.

Really? Are you using the "Single pass" models? I dont know about using them for a grow as big as yours, but they work great for my little 2400k set up.

I have one on the end of the exhaust line leading directly out of the flower area and as long as its kept clean (About every 3 weeks.) you never smell a thing. Works perfectly. I love them and will NEVER go back to the bulky wasteful carbon filters of yester year.

 

[dongle69]

Really? Are you using the "Single pass" models?

Yes, I was using them in a smaller set up.
Great intake filters for my larger room now!

 

[Agent-Smith]

I have a 4" Odorsok right now and it sucks big time. No matter how fast or slow the fan is dialed to, it still smells.....complete waste of money in my book.

 

[JK47nd]

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[customelement]

Okay so now I'm looking into getting a combo by Can filters instead of separate vortex and filter.. but not sure which size would work best? Would the Can 33 /w 200cfm fan be sufficient or would I need the Can 50 /w 440cfm fan? I dont really want the extra power if I dont need it as cheaper is better at this point LOL

 

[DeezyH]

Hey all, I'm looking to buy an Odorsok 6" carbon filter and was wondering if anyone had any experience with them? I'll be buying a Vortex 6" 449CFM as well to go with it to vent my 4'x 2'x 6' cab.. I know it's overkill, but I wanna be damn sure it aint gonna stink LOL So anyone used these? or heard of results either good or bad? I got about 2weeks till I order it so I'd like to hear as much about it as I can.

I have similar dimensions as you and I am going with: http://www.plantlightinghydroponics.com/carbonaire-inch-carbon-filter-p-1379.html

I haven't set it up yet, but once it is I will let you know how well it works.

 

[Mister Postman]

Okay so now I'm looking into getting a combo by Can filters instead of separate vortex and filter.. but not sure which size would work best? Would the Can 33 /w 200cfm fan be sufficient or would I need the Can 50 /w 440cfm fan? I dont really want the extra power if I dont need it as cheaper is better at this point LOL

The can 33 will work fine for your needs ... I use a can 33/ecoplus 6in on a speed control in my 4x4 tent and have absolutely no trouble with odor. I'm on my 3rd grow, and still using the original carbon. I've run some STINKERSS too such as chemdogD, Wonder diesel, and trainwreck.. Had my bro over yesterday, and even with his virgin nose he commented on how he couldn't smell anytrhing with 14 plants deep into flower. He said my old place used to stink like Jamaica

My odor sok lasted me all but two weeks before I shit bricks and got a real scrubber...

 

[wickedpete66]

Dont waste your money. you can get a can 33 for the same ca$h

 

[customelement]

Dont waste your money. you can get a can 33 for the same ca$h

I havent been able to find a can 33 for anywhere close to the price of the odorsok.. Can 33 is around $200-250 canadian, where as the odorsok was $90. I'm in canada so most of the US places dont ship up here, or if they do, the shipping is like $70+

 

[wickedpete66]

I havent been able to find a can 33 for anywhere close to the price of the odorsok.. Can 33 is around $200-250 canadian, where as the odorsok was $90. I'm in canada so most of the US places dont ship up here, or if they do, the shipping is like $70+

WOW that sucks. Here in the states I pay 85.00 for a can 33.

Well the other option is a diy carbon filter. I'm not very handy at all and i was able to make one. There was a guy on OG named Sun is Shining and he had a great step by step on how to make one.Maybe some one still has a copy of it.

 

[KaliRush]

It's good for a secondary filter but not as the main odor eliminator

If you look at my diary, my first post has a pic of the tent where you can see the hood ventilation system exiting out the right side of the tent then the next picture shows the odorsok exiting the tent. This as you can see if not connected to the main can50 filter that recycles the air in the tent

http://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=121016

 

[DrunkenMessiah]

WOW that sucks. Here in the states I pay 85.00 for a can 33.

Well the other option is a diy carbon filter. I'm not very handy at all and i was able to make one. There was a guy on OG named Sun is Shining and he had a great step by step on how to make one.Maybe some one still has a copy of it.

Your wish is my command:

FROM THE OVERGROW ARCHIVES:

pod's - Carbon scrubber design(can filter style)

pod's - Carbon scrubber design(can filter style)

Contributed by pod
From PlanetSkunk
Let me start by saying this project is based off some recovered text from OG that provided me a parts list and basic direction. Since that tutorial is now unfortunately gone I decided to document my build so all you pictorial learners have something to see.

I think this design because it is relatively cheap, pretty easy to build, and offers flexibility. Depending on your grow room size you can make it longer or larger in diameter. I have a small chamber so I will be doing a short and small design.

Parts list:
6" Duct cap
4" Duct cap(I couldn't find one of these so I used a 4" collar and folded the tabs done and taped it closed)
4" Collar
6"X4" reducer
(2) 6" worm clamps
(2) 4" worm clamps
Hardware cloth (its in the fencing section, looks like chicken wire with 1/2" squares)
Lady's stocking(or Pantyhose doubled up)
Aluminum tap(or duct tape, aluminum sticks better)
Activated Carbon(for smaller filters you can get containers at the pet store, if you need alot look around to order bulk), it took one of the larger 28oz containers and one of the smaller ones to fill my design up.

EDIT: Some numbers you help you estimate the liters of carbon required(since it tends to be sold in containers maked by metric volume in the pet store, I may crunch the conversion to oz, later). To use these numbers multiple the side wall length you desire(in inches) by the number to get an estimated volume needed in liters(bank on needing a tad more to fill the space in the reducer cone):
8x6"= .36
6x4"=.258


Optional(for a fill/emptying port that doesn't require taking the bottom off.
1/2"x3/8" pipe reducer
3/8" pipe plug
1/2" conduit lock nut

Tools
Tin snips, wire cutters, or pliers
Screw driver

As I mentioned I am building a shorter filter so I am triming down the length of the caps and reducer where they meet the hardware cloth, if you have a larger design this step likely isn't needed. I used some masking tap to lay down a cutting path, I figure the width of the tap is plenty to secure a clamp to(see pics).

Since I couldn't find a 4" cap I bought an extra 4" collar and bend the taps flat and then tapped the end shut(see pics).

Next I cut the hardware wire to the length and width needed. For my design I choose a 10" sidewall lenth. The width needed is the diameter plus a little over lap. I left 2" of overlap on mine which is 4 squares. Either measure or wrap teh cloth around your end caps to determine the appropriate width. Cut the wire so it is flush with the wire crossing it so the aren't wires poking out. I went ahead and doubled some duct tap over the top, bottom, and outter flap on the wire to minimize any snagging issues when putting the tights over.

Next make a tube out of the wire and slip the clamps loosely over, then stick on the end cap and either collar or reducer depending on which piece you are working with(The wire goes on the outside). Side the worm clamp over the wire and ducting and snug it up. For a more compact design I used some plieres to snug up the grating and got the squares snug and inline. Then used some trash twist ties to tie up a few areas(I figure this will allow me to remove the clamps the apply the tights and but the clamps over the tights). See pics.

Next I removed the worm clamps from the inside piece(the wire held its shape due to the twist ties) put the appropriate fittings on each end and slide the stocking over. Due to my short design I was able to double the legs up and use the lower leg for the inside and upper leg for the outside. Slide the worm clamp over the stocking to the appropriate place and tighten down and trim. Stick the tab end of the collar on the inside piece into the inside of the duct reducer. Use foil tap on the inside to secure it. Repeat the same process for appling the stocking to the large piece as you did for the inside.

An option I decided to add to mine was a filling port, thus I can fill it when its fully assembled. I happened to have a 7/8" hole saw to drill the hold in the bottom. Make sure the hole lines up where the carbon will be when assembled. The fat end of the reducer goes on the outside and lock nut on the inside, the plug for when its filled. I used a funnel to fill it up, kinda a time consuming shake the carbon around process but its over with now .

EDIT: On retrospect I think if I was building another I'd bag the pipe fittings and just drill the hole. After filling it a couple pieced of aluminum tape would probably hold the carbon in fine.

Well there it is. I can't comment on the effectiveness at this point since I am still waiting for my first seeds to arrive.

Actually if you look on ebay it seems there are a few sellers already pumping them out. I didn't want to add any ebay purchases to my trail, it was a bit cheaper to do it myself, and I like tinkering.

These Documents contain information gathered from many Online Communities and all possible references have been given to the authors of each individual article. For any discrepancies in this please contact "[email protected]" ....ps enjoy
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(*END*)

Pod mentions that he made this instructional from a parts list he found on OG. The parts list he was referring to was made by none other than Sun is Shining himself! SiS's origional instructional has indeed been lost to obscurity, but this one reaches the same end as his and with better pictures to boot. Pod was unsure of the performance of his filter when he wrote the instructional as it was his first post on that thread. He would go on to report months of trouble-free use. Good luck and happy gardening!

-DM