Using Virgin Australian RC412 Carbon, which is widely considered to be the superior carbon for air filtration, the RAM Pro Active professional range of filters is designed with the grower in mind. This means they are guaranteed to do the job, easy-to-use, value for money and flexible to suit your needs in a variety of sizes.
The RAM Pro Active Carbon Filter features a carbon pore size of 0.02 micron, which is very high in carbon specification. It means that the carbon is far more absorbent to volatile organic smells and is more attractive to them making the odour element stick to them like glue and become absorbed.
The carbon filling process used in the manufacture of these filters includes inline drying and dehumidifying to make sure the carbon is in peak condition before the filter is compacted. We also use special expansion foam on the neck making sure that the compaction rate of the carbon remains high at all times. Lower quality filters can have poor compaction, meaning volatile smells can escape before contact with the carbon filter.
Activated Carbon Pellets are great for extracting organic compounds from the air.
Carbon filters incorporating activated carbon pellets are the ideal filtration system solution for hydroponic gardens. Apart from filtering air, carbon filters also trap odour molecules, mainly produced by plants such as chilli peppers, orchids, herbs & spices and thus serve a dual purpose of improving air circulation and keeping the cultivating area odour free.
After 12 to 18 months of use, the filters begin to lose their effectiveness and need to be replaced.
Sold per 1Kg
( pellets are 4 mm in diameter, 3 to 7 mm in length on average )
Carbon is activated by burning it in an oxygen-depleting atmosphere. Similar to how wood smoulders in a stove when only a small amount of oxygen is present. In a kiln it is similar, but there is much less oxygen and the temperatures are much higher. When the carbon is exposed to these high temperatures in the presence of little oxygen and with excess steam, microscopic pores open up within the carbon. This creates a greater surface area and charges the carbon with positive electrons which attracts the negatively charged ions in the organic compound (i.e. smells and gases).
ALL activated carbon is rendered ineffective in an environment with humidity levels over 85%. Keep humidity levels below 80% or the odour absorbing reaction will be unable to take place inside the carbon.
ProActiv Carbon Filters use only 100% food grade virgin coconut activated carbon, encased in multi-layer fleece mats that are sealed air-tight on both ends of the scrubber.
Installation is super easy – just clip each end of the filter onto a rope ratchet and attach your ducting!
Get rid of unwanted odours by attaching a carbon filter before your exhaust fan/s.
In a closed-system grow area, cycle your air through a carbon filter to help keep it free from dust, mold spores and bacteria. (Be sure to DEHUMIDIFY – carbon filters stop working in 85% + R.H. environments !)
Clean and scrub your incoming air supply and stop pests like spider mites and others from getting into your grow area by installing a carbon filter before your inlet fan/s.
How match your Garden HighPro ProActiv Carbon Filters up with the correct sized inline fans:
1) First, determine how much air-flow your will need through your grow space. If you are using fans to exhaust heat caused by hot HPS grow-lamps, a quick calculation can be done…
Number of lamps × Watts of each lamp ÷ 2 = Required cubic meters per hour of air flow needed.
(We recommend adding × 1.2 to this answer for our HOT ZA summers!)
2) Find one or more fans (whichever will best suit your area) that will provide a total airflow =/> than what has been worked out in step 1.
3) Match up each of your chosen fans with a carbon filter of the same diameter (preferably, to avoid the additional cost of ducting reducers). Also check the filter length if installing in cramped spaces.
VERY IMPORTANT: ALSO make sure that the filter’s air-flow capacity matches or exceeds the fan’s airflow rating, using the ProActive Filter table below. If too much air passes through the filter, it will not be able to scrub the passing air thoroughly!
4) Once your fans and filters have been matched up, it’s time to work out how many meters of ducting your will need, as well as other accessories, like Rope Ratchets, Ducting Clamps, or rolls of Aluminium Tape.
The CAN-Lite 150 PL Carbon Filter weighs in at only 1.2 kg, making it incredibly easy to hang from rope ratchets. With a length of only 25 cm, this little filter can also be squeezed into the tiniest of grow spaces. Filled to the brim with 700 g of activated carbon using vibration plates during manufacture, your air will be filtered to perfection. The removable pre-filter can be hand-rinsed when necessary and the filter is also refillable.
The filter is able to purify up to 150 m3/hr. ( It can be matched up with a fan with a maximum capacity of 165 m3/hr, as there is generally an air-flow loss of around 20% when a filter is added into the extraction setup. )
PLEASE NOTE: The CAN-Lite 150 PL Carbon Filter can be fitted with either a 100mm OR a 125mm Flange ( SOLD SEPARATELY! ) … don’t forget to add a flange to your cart with your purchase !
Carbon Filters will not work in spaces with a Relative Humidity of 85% or higher.
The CAN-Lite 300 PL Carbon Filter weighs in at only 1.8 kg, making it very easy to hang from rope ratchets. With a length of 45 cm, this little filter can be used in smaller grow spaces. Filled to the brim with 1.2 kg of activated carbon using vibration plates during manufacture, your air will be filtered to perfection. The removable pre-filter can be hand-rinsed when necessary and the filter is also refillable.
The filter is able to purify up to 300 m3/hr. ( It can be matched up with a fan with a maximum capacity of 330 m3/hr, as there is generally an air-flow loss of around 20% when a filter is added into the extraction setup. )
PLEASE NOTE: The CAN-Lite 300 PL Carbon Filter can be fitted with either a 100mm OR a 125mm Flange ( SOLD SEPARATELY! ) … don’t forget to add a flange to your cart with your purchase !
Carbon Filters will not work in spaces with a Relative Humidity of 85% or higher.
The CAN-Lite 425 PL Carbon Filter weighs in at only 2.2 kg, making it easy to hang from rope ratchets. With a length of 60 cm, this little filter can be used in small to medium grow spaces. Filled to the brim with 1.6 kg of activated carbon using vibration plates during manufacture, your air will be filtered to perfection. The removable pre-filter can be hand-rinsed when necessary and the filter is also refillable.
The filter is able to purify up to 425 m3/hr. ( It can be matched up with a fan with a maximum capacity of 467 m3/hr, as there is generally an air-flow loss of around 20% when a filter is added into the extraction setup. )
PLEASE NOTE: The CAN-Lite 425 PL Carbon Filter can be fitted with either a 100mm OR a 125mm Flange ( SOLD SEPARATELY! ) … don’t forget to add a flange to your cart with your purchase !
Carbon Filters will not work in spaces with a Relative Humidity of 85% or higher.
The CAN-Lite 425 S Carbon Filter is the smallest steel filter in the Can-Lite filter range and weighs in at 4 kg, making it easy to hang from rope ratchets. With a length of 35 cm, this filter can be easily installed in most medium sized grow spaces. Filled to the brim with 1.9 kg of activated carbon using vibration plates during manufacture, your air will be filtered to perfection. The removable pre-filter can be hand-rinsed when necessary and the filter is also refillable.
The filter is able to purify up to 425 m3/hr. ( It can be matched up with a fan with a maximum capacity of 467 m3/hr, as there is generally an air-flow loss of around 20% when a filter is added into the extraction setup. )
The CAN-Lite 600 Carbon Filter has a steel casing and weighs in at 4 kg, making it easy to hang from rope ratchets. With a length of 47.5 cm, this filter can be easily installed in most medium sized grow spaces. Filled to the brim with 2.2 kg of activated carbon using vibration plates during manufacture, your air will be filtered to perfection. The removable pre-filter can be hand-rinsed when necessary and the filter is also refillable.
The filter is able to purify up to 600 m3/hr. ( It can be matched up with a fan with a maximum capacity of 660 m3/hr, as there is generally an air-flow loss of around 20% when a filter is added into the extraction setup. )
The CAN-Lite 800 Carbon Filter has a steel casing and weighs in at 5 kg, and can be hung from rope ratchets. With a length of 33 cm, this filter can be easily installed in medium to large sized grow spaces. Filled to the brim with 3.4 kg of activated carbon using vibration plates during manufacture, your air will be filtered to perfection. The removable pre-filter can be hand-rinsed when necessary and the filter is also refillable.
The filter is able to purify up to 800 m3/hr. ( It can be matched up with a fan with a maximum capacity of 880 m3/hr, as there is generally an air-flow loss of around 20% when a filter is added into the extraction setup. )
The CAN-Lite 1000 Carbon Filter has a steel casing and weighs in at 11 kg, and can be hung from rope ratchets. With a length of 50 cm, this filter can be easily installed in larger sized grow spaces. Filled to the brim with 5.1 kg of activated carbon using vibration plates during manufacture, your air will be filtered to perfection. The removable pre-filter can be hand-rinsed when necessary and the filter is also refillable.
The filter is able to purify up to 1000 m3/hr. ( It can be matched up with a fan with a maximum capacity of 1100 m3/hr, as there is generally an air-flow loss of around 20% when a filter is added into the extraction setup. )
The Can-Lite PL Range Carbon Filter Flange twists onto the lightweight Can-Lite PL Plastic Carbon Filter range (Filters sold separately). The Can-Lite PL range allows for the flange to twist off for easy maintenance or replacement of the Can-Lite PL Carbon Filters.
PLEASE NOTE:
There is a slight incompatibly when using these flanges with local ducting supplies – the exact flange measurements are as follows:
“100 mm” Flange: Inner diameter = 100 mm, outer diameter = 106 mm – Although a tight fit, our local 100 mm ducting fits over the flange reasonably easily.
“125 mm” Flange: Inner diameter = 125 mm, outer diameter = 130 mm – This outer diameter is just a bit too large to fit 125 mm ducting over ( We recommend using Aluminium Tape or Duct Tape to connect the ducting to this flange size, instead of trying to get the ducting to fit over the flange and then using a clamp to secure the ducting )
