Can I put carbon filter outside tent? 420 Guide for Beginners

Grow tents need good ventilation to keep cool, fresh air coming in and warm, moist "used" air going out. But indoor growing can produce unwanted and even potentially toxic odors and contaminants from soils, fertilizers and the plants themselves. Since the exhaust air often flows into an adjacent indoor area, adding activated carbon filters to your airflow system is the best way to control odors and contaminants. Here's how to set up a carbon filter for ideal odor control to clean your air while maintaining efficient airflow.

The place for your filter is in the exhaust system. Can-Lite activated carbon filters are mounted easily to Can-Fan and Max-Fan exhaust fans for long-lasting, consistent filtering performance with minimal resistance to cause airflow loss. The filters and duct incline fans can be hung from tent supports with clip hangers or attached to a solid surface in rooms with walls and ceilings.

Why Put The Carbon Filter Outside Tent?

First thing first, it's not a recommended action at all. You should keep your carbon filter(and fan) inside the tent at first place.

But if you've got any situations like below, you might have to think otherwise-

• Your grow tent size is too small
• Your tent might not be strong enough
• You Don't Want to Waste Grow Space

Placing the filter and fan outside the tent is the least desired option. While it saves space, it has two main drawbacks. It pushes air through the filter at higher speeds, reducing the effectiveness of the filter for odor control. It also increases fan noise, since the ventilation is located outside the tent.