Maintaining a carbon filter is essential for keeping your grow cabinet clean and free of odors. Depending on usage, it's recommended to change the filter every 3 to 4 months. To ensure the filter is working properly, it's important to clean it regularly. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to maintain a carbon filter for optimal performance.
First, hold the filter under warm running water for about one minute to loosen and rinse off any outside debris. For Stainless steel mesh grease filters, residues should be removed by taking off small pieces. Spray a spoonful of liquid detergent the size of a dime onto a sponge and moisten it. Rub both ends together to create foam and then rub the sponge over the charcoal water filter in a gentle circular motion.
This will help remove any film, debris, or residue. Turn the charcoal water filter upside down and rub the sponge on the opposite side to remove any film, residue, or dirt. Finally, rinse the carbon water filter by keeping it under a stream of warm water until the water comes out clean. Gently shake the carbon air filter back and forth inside the water bucket to further remove any dirt and dust that is still present. If there are a lot of insects and pests in the grow cabinet, it's harmful to the plants and will reduce the efficiency of the carbon air filter sooner than expected. To prevent this from happening, make sure to keep the relative humidity of the grow cabinet below 70%.Replacing a carbon filter can be expensive and cumbersome, so it's possible to clean it if you follow our steps carefully.
Start by removing the prefilter, which is the white cloth cover located on the outside of the filter that prevents dust or large particles from entering. Vacuum in a horizontal motion and increase suction power if you need to remove deeply embedded dirt, but do not insert the nozzle into the carbon air filter. Applying a carbon air filter to both ends of the air flow channel, especially the outlet channel, is very beneficial. This will help keep your grow cabinet clean and free of odors while also preventing any dust or large particles from entering. If you're unsure when you should check your carbon air filter, seek help from an experienced gardener. They can provide advice on how often you should clean your carbon filter based on your specific usage. Finally, after a seasonal harvest, if you plan to store your carbon filter use the cleaning technique mentioned above and clean all debris from the air filter.
