Prima Klima - activated carbon odour filters you can rely on
Are you dealing with unwanted odours drifting indoors from your grow tent? It is the right time to install an odour filter with activated carbon into the ventilation system. Effective carbon filters from the leading manufacturer Prima Klima are used not only in indoor plant cultivation, but also in industrial premises or in the home. This article introduces their features so that you can more easily choose the right one across the product ranges.
Depending on requirements and needs, filters from the Prima Klima brand cater to all customer categories and offer the right carbon solution, whether you prefer affordability or the longest possible odour filter lifespan. Regardless of the product range, they have long been a guarantee of high quality and reliability for customers. The German manufacturer, which produces these popular, high-quality odour filters in the Czech town of Radnice, does not take the environmental aspect lightly either and has long paid attention to sustainability in production. That is why Prima Klima odour filters with activated carbon are almost 100% recyclable.
Highly porous activated carbon as the basis
This is also related to the use of activated carbons, which perfectly absorb odour particles. CTC-75 carbon is a product of human activity and easily solves the problem of unwanted odours in enclosed spaces. If we enlarge this activated carbon from coconut shells under a microscope a thousand times (image on the left), we find that its porosity is much greater than in the case of commonly used activated carbon (image on the right).
We now come to the individual product ranges. Which are they?
The Pit Puk range represents a specific modular filtration system, characterised by excellent adsorption of odour particles using pellets of highly active virgin carbon. Adsorption is a process in which gaseous, liquid or solid particles (odour particles) accumulate on the surface (carbon layer). This type of carbon filter can be used for both intake and extract air. Depending on airflow, humidity level and the presence of organic compounds, expect an average service life of two years.
The unique odour-removal filtration system consists of the following parts:
- PIT: plastic flange - an impact-resistant part made of high-quality, durable nylon (polyamide). This material is also non-flammable and completely odourless.
- PUK: carbon filter cartridge - the activated carbon cartridges are easy to replace and can also be conveniently stored as needed.
How to assemble the Pit Puk filtration system is shown in the manufacturer's video. We recommend buying the complete PITPUK filtration system straight away: Prima Klima PITPUK Starter Kit 125 mm. In the image you can see what it looks like when connected to the extra powerful PK125ECblue fan.
The ECO Line filters provide reliable odour removal and are characterised by an excellent price-performance ratio, which is also the main reason why they have long been among the most popular on the market. They are the ideal choice if you do not know which odour filter to choose, as ECO Line filters are simply a timeless classic, with a whole range of variants to choose from. (At the end of this article, we will guide you so that you know what to look for when choosing a specific filter.)
To ensure an optimal level of air filtration, each filter in the ECO range has a 3 cm layer of highly active carbon with an area of >1200 m²/g and the same quality as in the professional Industry LINE filters.
Given the price, it is then a pleasant surprise that even the “economy” variants in this range are equipped with a pre-filter against dust.
Filters from the Prima Klima Eco range cannot be refurbished. Their service life is usually around 9 months. In some cases, it reaches one year. As with any filter, the above factors (airflow and humidity of the filtered air, impurities, etc.) can again affect it.
The premium INDUSTRY range includes professional carbon filters with a pre-filter against dust, which will satisfy even the needs of demanding customers. The refillable filters are characterised by a 4 cm thick bed of highly active CTC75 carbon with an area of >1200 m²/g, as well as a robust and stable steel construction. What can you expect if you pay extra for them?
- Extra long contact time between air and the activated carbons. It is simple: longer contact allows better air purification. The result is an exceptional level of odour absorption.
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