
Inside the Active Air Carbon Filter 10 x 39
Ten-inch exhaust usually means a real room with several lights, and this filter is built for that scale. It stands 39 in long on a 10 in attached flange and carries a 1400 CFM rating. A 1.8 in bed of virgin activated Australian carbon is machine packed through the full length. The carbon adsorbs the volatile organic compounds that carry odour, so exhaust air leaves clean. Powder-coated aluminium tops and bases keep the structure rigid without excess weight. A pre-filter sleeve comes included and keeps dust from coating the bed. Expected life is up to two years, depending on runtime and room humidity. It ships at about 48 lb, so plan the hanging hardware accordingly. The flange matches standard 10 in duct and inline fan collars, so no reducer is needed on a line of that size. Two people make the install easier and safer, especially on a ladder near the ceiling.
Running a Large Carbon Filter in a Flower Room
A large carbon filter at this size suits a flower room with four to six lights, or a room scrubbing air on recirculation. Choose a fan of the same duct size rated at or under the filter's figure, and put it on a controller for quieter stretches. Hang it horizontally near the ceiling from two strong points, never from the flange alone. Pulling air through the filter keeps the fan blades and motor clean. Short duct runs with sweeping bends keep the fan close to its label output. Rinse the pre-filter whenever it greys, then let it dry fully before fitting it back. Long stretches above about 70% humidity wear the carbon faster, so keep dehumidification on schedule. If smell creeps out while airflow is normal, the bed has reached the end of its life. Replacement means another heavy unit, so keep the hanging points accessible and the straps in good condition. Sized correctly, it keeps a multi-light room discreet through the strongest weeks. Keep a spare pre-filter on the shelf so cleaning never leaves the bed exposed.
Key Features
- 1400 CFM rating: Built for 10 in exhaust in multi-light flower rooms.
- 10 in attached flange: Connects directly to standard 10 in duct and fans.
- 1.8 in virgin carbon bed: Machine-packed Australian granular carbon end to end.
- Pre-filter included: Keeps dust off the carbon to stretch its life.
- Up to 2 years of life: Long service with controlled humidity.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Active Air |
| Part number | ACCF3910 |
| Size | 10 x 39 in |
| Airflow rating | 1400 CFM |
| Carbon | Virgin activated Australian granular carbon |
| Carbon bed depth | 1.8 in |
| Pre-filter | 1 included |
| Flange | Attached |
| Tops and bases | Powder-coated aluminium |
| Shipping weight | 48.19 lb |
| Life expectancy | Up to 2 years, depending on conditions |
| UPC | 638104016360 |