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Jannis_Botanicumstarted grow question 4y ago

Ok, so i bought a air outtake system for my grow tent with a active carbon filter so my whole house doesn't smell like weed as it does now. My question is can i just install my air outtake in there and close the tent without having a air intake ? Or will that cause Problems ?

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TheReefineryanswered grow question 4y ago

I use this exact setup and don't have any problems. I have a bigger exhaust and it does cause a fair bit of suction so make sure you're tent is solid!! I just open the vent on the side for the 'intake' and have my window slightly open. The only downside is you lose some space on the sides due to the vacuum it causes. I've read if you have the opposite with a positive pressure from to much 'intake' can cause issues but I've not found anywhere where the reverse does. Also I've got a dimmer for the extractor so I can lower it!! Good luck!!

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SprayPtanswered grow question 4y ago

Well ideally is intake and extraction, I would use the strongest for extraction and so on, if planning to use just extraction I would consider extra source of co2 and an oscillating fan

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WeedDudeanswered grow question 4y ago

Carbonfilter inside to catch all the bad smell. The outtake has to be outside. If you place everything inside the tent, the temp and humidity will be hard to control, also you need fresh air coming in for Co2. If you have problems with the smell that comes from the outtake, you can add a 2cd carbonfilter at the outtake. Hope that helps have a nice day mate :D

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Hydi_DWCanswered grow question 4y ago

Smelling weed is great!, Depends on the size of your tent and the fan size, using carbon filter?

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Brawneanswered grow question 4y ago

Yes, that will cause problems. Plants need continuous air renewal to grow well.

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Ciujbauanswered grow question 4y ago

If you don't leave some fresh air in , it will cause negative pressure You'll see the tent "gets sucked" and you don't want that

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Ciujbauanswered grow question 4y ago

What tent you having right now ? You can close the tent completely and if the tent has some holes covered with a detachable mylar bottom patch . see how the mars hydro has those ? link : https://marshydro.eu/products/100x100x180cm-grow-tent/ To avoid any light leaks during "night time" on flowering - I have 2 of those bottom patches half removed and air gets sucked by upper exhaust fan anyway . I don't have a intake fan . Also preferably that 2 sides are facing the wall - extra care for light leaks .

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GMSgrowsanswered grow question 4y ago

They need fresh air as well.

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