Ruck 6 Intake Filter Box

Ruck 6 Inch Intake Filter Box for Grow Tent Intake

This box cleans the air entering a grow tent or small room through 6-inch ducting. It is a square galvanized steel housing with a round 6 in collar on two opposite sides. Inside, a fiber mat rated ISO Coarse 45% (G3), or MERV 5, catches dust, pollen, lint and flying insects. Ruck builds it for minimal airflow restriction on the intake line. The lid locks with a toggle-type fastener that opens without tools. Overall size is 8.1 x 8.1 x 7.8 in, and the box weighs 3.7 lb. Feet on the base can be screwed to a shelf, board or wall. The square body also sits flat on a tent floor or a shelf. It is rated for surrounding temperatures up to 80°C (176°F). The mat is recyclable when it is replaced. New mats are Ruck part 149457, the Ruck 4-6 Replacement Intake Filter, which comes in packs of five. Ruck's data sheet is attached.

Using a 6 Inch Inline Filter Box on Your Intake

Bring the intake duct from the cleanest air source available and run it into the box first. With an intake fan, place the box upstream so the fan pulls air through the mat and pushes it into the tent. With a passive intake, attach the box to the lower tent port and let the exhaust fan draw air through it. Slide each duct over a collar and tighten a clamp around it. Foil tape over each joint keeps unfiltered air from leaking past. Set the box with the lid facing up or out so it can be opened in place. Plan on a new mat every three to six months. Dusty rooms, pets and spring pollen all shorten that interval. Pull the lid during routine checks and swap the mat once it looks grey. Filtered intake air keeps dust off leaves and lowers the number of pests drifting into the tent. It also keeps grit off the fan impeller. Odor control stays with the carbon filter on the exhaust side, since this mat is built for particles.

Key Features

• ISO Coarse 45% / MERV 5 Mat: Catches dust, pollen, lint and flying insects.
• 6 in Inline Collars: Fits a standard 6-inch tent intake run.
• Toggle-Type Lid: Opens without tools for mat swaps.
• Galvanized Steel Housing: Square body with mounting feet.
• 176°F Ambient Rating: Rated for surroundings up to 80°C.
• Replaceable Mat: Ruck 149457 mats come in packs of five.

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