Pot Belly
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Looks like I'm going to have to build an in-line carbon scrubber for my exhaust. I found activated carbon in bulk from a supplier, so amount of medium is not a concern.
My exhaust duct is 6" round. I'm planning to use a section of 8" pipe with 6" reducers on either end. I'll use some 1/4" hardware mesh and poly type filter media on both ends at the reducer to hold all the carbon inside. The carbon will be poured inside and will be a solid core of pellets. I plan to pull the air through this "core" of carbon 8 inches in diameter, and at least 1 to 2 feet(?). Or 6 inches? IDK.........
It will resemble a "glass pack" muffler on the outside when complete, but it won't have a hollow core.
My questions:
For roughly 120 cfm of air, what length of 8" carbon core would I need to sufficiently reduce odors? I know the longer the filter, the more reduction in air flow.
How long does the carbon last effectively for this application?
Is it necessary to pre-filter inlet air to keep the microscopic pores of the carbon clean?
Does the carbon really eliminate the "weed and related odors" smell?
My exhaust duct is 6" round. I'm planning to use a section of 8" pipe with 6" reducers on either end. I'll use some 1/4" hardware mesh and poly type filter media on both ends at the reducer to hold all the carbon inside. The carbon will be poured inside and will be a solid core of pellets. I plan to pull the air through this "core" of carbon 8 inches in diameter, and at least 1 to 2 feet(?). Or 6 inches? IDK.........
It will resemble a "glass pack" muffler on the outside when complete, but it won't have a hollow core.
My questions:
For roughly 120 cfm of air, what length of 8" carbon core would I need to sufficiently reduce odors? I know the longer the filter, the more reduction in air flow.
How long does the carbon last effectively for this application?
Is it necessary to pre-filter inlet air to keep the microscopic pores of the carbon clean?
Does the carbon really eliminate the "weed and related odors" smell?