Hackerman
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I had to add a filter to my veg tent. Even in veg and with only 2 plants, they are stinking up the entire house. LOL I like the smell but, it's not very stealth. LOL
So, the tent is only 3'x5' so space is very valuable.
I have a light and inline fan hanging from the main supports already and I think that is about as much weight as I feel comfortable hanging from these flimsy little metal frames.
I bought the 6"x24" Can Lite filter and this thing is very heavy. I was totally NOT willing to add this weight to the tent supports.
I tried just putting it on the floor but I just couldn't live with that, knowing it was wrong.
So, I added some milk crates to boost the filter up to ceiling level but the crates took up a lot of space both on the floor, and in the middle where the plants want to fan out. I couldn't live with this either.
I used some of what I had and bought the T and whatever but, you get the idea. Anything you have to use as a pole would work. The smaller diameter the better. As long as it's strong enough to hold the weight of the filter and you can, somehow tie it into the T. I have a strap around the tent frame just stopping it from tipping. No weight on the frame. It's all on the floor. The T is nicely situated and convenient to the hood with a minimal piece of flex.
Just wanted to share.
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So, the tent is only 3'x5' so space is very valuable.
I have a light and inline fan hanging from the main supports already and I think that is about as much weight as I feel comfortable hanging from these flimsy little metal frames.
I bought the 6"x24" Can Lite filter and this thing is very heavy. I was totally NOT willing to add this weight to the tent supports.
I tried just putting it on the floor but I just couldn't live with that, knowing it was wrong.
So, I added some milk crates to boost the filter up to ceiling level but the crates took up a lot of space both on the floor, and in the middle where the plants want to fan out. I couldn't live with this either.
I used some of what I had and bought the T and whatever but, you get the idea. Anything you have to use as a pole would work. The smaller diameter the better. As long as it's strong enough to hold the weight of the filter and you can, somehow tie it into the T. I have a strap around the tent frame just stopping it from tipping. No weight on the frame. It's all on the floor. The T is nicely situated and convenient to the hood with a minimal piece of flex.
Just wanted to share.
View attachment diyfilter-1.jpg
View attachment diyfilter-2.jpg