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EvilMushroom's Flow Hood
    #13454470 - 11/08/10 03:59 PM (13 years, 2 months ago)

It has been nearly 2 months now since I decided I was going to build
myself a flow hood. This project has been fun, stimulating and most
definitely challenging but as I look at the almost finished project
I know it was all worth it and my life as an amateur mycologist will
become a lot easier because of it.

I had a lot of help from many different members of the community,
so many to list that I will not name drop here and just say a big
thank you to everyone who has given me input. Here is a post that
I made in the Advanced Mycology forum for those who are interested
in seeing the process and challenges I faced in constructing this
hood.

Flowhood Help

https://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/13327748/fpart/1

I choose not to do a write up as there are many great one's
out on the Shroomery. Here is the price breakdown for those that are
interested:

24"X24"X6" HEPA Filter Rated 99.99% @ .03 Micron - $218 CDN
Large Squirrel Cage Blower                      - $30  CDN
Wood, Screws, Glue, Silicone ect                - $60  CDN
Prefilter                                        - $9  CDN
TOTAL                                              $317 CDN

I hope that this post may encourage a few people to take a jump
and start their own projects.

And of course some home made flow hood porn!


Upper Front


Lower Bottom


Blocked off Intake


Prefilter


Lighter Bend


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Re: EvilMushroom's Flow Hood [Re: EvilMushroom666]
    #13454527 - 11/08/10 04:08 PM (13 years, 2 months ago)

FIRST POST!!!



Looks like you did an AWESOME job....

Mines just a widdle' guy' ....


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Re: EvilMushroom's Flow Hood [Re: EvilMushroom666]
    #13454546 - 11/08/10 04:12 PM (13 years, 2 months ago)

I read through your original post while trying to find all the necessary parts.

I'm glad to see everything came through okay after all the money issues.

Congrats on it being completed!!!


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Re: EvilMushroom's Flow Hood [Re: EvilMushroom666]
    #13454552 - 11/08/10 04:13 PM (13 years, 2 months ago)

Very nice Evil, i was following your thread. It looks like it'll do the job nicely, congrats! I bet your happy that you don't have to think about it anymore.lol:awethumb:


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Re: EvilMushroom's Flow Hood [Re: Ozzy]
    #13454561 - 11/08/10 04:15 PM (13 years, 2 months ago)

Any idea on how much it cost you over all?


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Re: EvilMushroom's Flow Hood [Re: CAP_TURTLE]
    #13454573 - 11/08/10 04:18 PM (13 years, 2 months ago)

Really
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CAP_TURTLE said:
Any idea on how much it cost you over all?




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TOTAL                                              $308 CDN




Evil, good job!


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Re: EvilMushroom's Flow Hood [Re: CAP_TURTLE]
    #13454594 - 11/08/10 04:20 PM (13 years, 2 months ago)

Pinhead: Thanks for the kind words brother, and remember it is not
the size that matters, as long as you can get the job done!

Eatursoul: I am so glad it all worked out running out of money when
you are almost done was shit. I am SOO glad it is done now.

Ozzy: I am SOOO happy its complete, but now I can worry about other
things like building a custom FAE/Humidity unit for my Martha. I plan
to be growing legal edibles all winter long so it will be my next
project for sure.

Stonesun: Thanks :feelsgoodman:


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Re: EvilMushroom's Flow Hood [Re: EvilMushroom666]
    #13454774 - 11/08/10 04:53 PM (13 years, 2 months ago)

Hell ya, thats fantastic.  Good job Evilmushroom :smile:


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Re: EvilMushroom's Flow Hood [Re: EvilMushroom666]
    #13454776 - 11/08/10 04:54 PM (13 years, 2 months ago)



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Re: EvilMushroom's Flow Hood [Re: ProfessorPinHead]
    #13454839 - 11/08/10 05:07 PM (13 years, 2 months ago)

Evil,
Congrats!! Looking good. What is the purpose of the cardboard over the fan? I'd recommend building a glass/plexi hood over your work area. Your going to love that laminar flow. Sweet clean air!

Professor,
It says "Danger Acid" :lol:


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Re: EvilMushroom's Flow Hood [Re: fungus_tao]
    #13454860 - 11/08/10 05:12 PM (13 years, 2 months ago)

The purpose of the cardboard is to limit the amount of intake air
into the blower. That blower/motor combo is most likely operating at
1300+ CFM. By blocking some of the intake air I can tune the flow of
air so that it is around my 450CFM @ 1.0 W.C sweet spot. Without the
cardboard the lighter was getting blown out at upto 5 inches away. Now
that it is "Tuned" down it gives a good 90 degree bend at around 1-2
inches away from the pleats.


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Re: EvilMushroom's Flow Hood [Re: EvilMushroom666]
    #13454922 - 11/08/10 05:25 PM (13 years, 2 months ago)

just a thought, but wouldn't it be better to use a dimmer switch you can control the speed ? thus cutting down the cfms? 

Seems like it would be hard on the fan to be blocking it's intake.


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Re: EvilMushroom's Flow Hood [Re: tusca]
    #13454942 - 11/08/10 05:29 PM (13 years, 2 months ago)

Dimmer Switch's and Variable speed controllers cost money.
Cardboard and duct tape does not. As for excess load on the motor here
is a quote from my Flowhood Help post made by RR:

"That makes sense.  In fact, your motor may be fine.  It seems counter-intuitive, but there will be less load on the motor when it's installed and producing static pressure than there is now in free air.  The reason is because less air will be moved, thus less total work is being done.  The load of the air(static pressure) doesn't translate into increased load on the motor.
As an experiment, try blocking part of the intake with cardboard, and then put a brick or something to block most of the output air from flowing.  See if the motor runs without overheating. - RogerRabbit"


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Re: EvilMushroom's Flow Hood [Re: EvilMushroom666]
    #13455065 - 11/08/10 05:52 PM (13 years, 2 months ago)

ahhh, makes plenty of sense. Especially checking to see if it is heating up


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Re: EvilMushroom's Flow Hood [Re: EvilMushroom666]
    #13455092 - 11/08/10 05:57 PM (13 years, 2 months ago)

:mmmsexy:


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Re: EvilMushroom's Flow Hood [Re: Base Icks]
    #13458056 - 11/09/10 09:27 AM (13 years, 2 months ago)

SOOOO sexy base icks. I cannot keep my eyes off it but there are a few
more things I need to take care of before I take it out for a test
run. First I need to go and purchase a cheap furnace filter to rig
up as a prefilter on my blower. I would like this hood to last as long
as possible so a prefilter is a must. As well I need to find a good
table somewhere to be set up as my dedicated flow hood workspace. This
will be a bit tricky as my hood measures about 2.5 feet from back of
motor to the front of the filter so I figure I need at least 3.5-4 feet
to give myself a good work area in front of the hood. Either way more
pictures are sure to follow both in this post and my Flowhood Help post.
Thanks for the feedback and kind words everyone!


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Re: EvilMushroom's Flow Hood [Re: EvilMushroom666]
    #13463430 - 11/10/10 11:11 AM (13 years, 2 months ago)

Went and got my prefilter today.

Found A Merv 8 Allergen Reduction Electrostatic furnace filter today.
I got two 11X20X1 filters for $9 CDN. They claim to filter:
-Debris and lint
-Household dust
-Pollen
-Dust Mite debris
-Mold Spores
-Pet Dander

I plan on changing the filter 5-6 months from now or if visible
accumulation of debris, dust and lint happens. Here is a picture of
how I attached it. I know it is not professional but it works. The
tape pictures is automotive weather stripping tape. I took a lit
stick of incense to make sure the pre filter was secured and it only
sucks the smoke in by the front pleats not at any seams or corners.



I will add the cost of the filter to my list above bringing my
overall cost to $317 CDN.


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Re: EvilMushroom's Flow Hood [Re: EvilMushroom666]
    #13464082 - 11/10/10 03:14 PM (13 years, 2 months ago)

very nice EM im happy for you even a little envious, tho i dont really know you haha.
your threads have helped me a lot. i thank you.
i bet your going to have some working with that hood...cant wait to get mine otg. just have to order me hepa...best thing about that part is its gona be a paid for xmas gift woo.

look forward to some of your projects if you post them!


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Re: EvilMushroom's Flow Hood [Re: hcrider]
    #13464178 - 11/10/10 03:37 PM (13 years, 2 months ago)

Dude, where did you find a blower that large at that price!? I've just started buying my supplies for a DIY humidifier w/ Cool Mist & Fogger.  My main problem is the blower and it's cost.  Got the Barrel and fogger for around $150 total so far.  Just need to know where to get a blower.  Obviously I'd be using a smaller one.  here's the tek for it:
http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/7555252#7555252

I'm sure you're aware of it, but still, you said you're going to be getting into making your own.  I did have a bit of a problem finding the "right" barrel, but I found a few on Amazon.com sold by Global.  The shipping is what got me on them...can't believe that stuff!


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Re: EvilMushroom's Flow Hood [Re: TranscendingLife]
    #13465354 - 11/10/10 07:36 PM (13 years, 2 months ago)

Found the blower on kijiji.com , another good place to look is in the
classified adds of paper. Another option is to call around HVAC places
and ask if they have spare or old blowers you could take off there
hands for free or for a nominal fee. As for the humidifier I think I
might go with a smaller chest style one . Also take a look to see if
there are any auctions in your town. I can usually find plastic rain
barrels for 5-10 dollars a piece, and 55 gallon steel drums for about
the same. Happy hunting!

Hcrider: Thanks for the kind words brother! Love helping out fellow
Canadians, feels good man! As for the HEPA for a gift how do you think
I got mine? I paid for half the hepa and the blower, the rest was
birthday gifts from friends and family is a good way to go about it!
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