BP Room filtration system

As some of you may know, I'm in the process of finishing my Ball Python room. Drywall is 90% completed and is really starting to come together!

In a previous thread I spoke about using an exhaust fan to bring clean air into the room but got a great suggestion and then I kind of went overboard.

So, this is my new (currently being built system). The first stage will be the filtration system, which will pull the air in from near the floor, filter it and blow it back into the room near the ceiling. This will create both air circulation, as well as filter the air itself. I'll be using a filter made from a home furnace system.

The second phase will be adding heat. I have not decided on the heat source, and will need to experiment with that of course. However, when I find the right heat source I'll add a thermostat in the room, and this will act just like a home furnace. It will both heat and filter the air in the room.

Phase 3 will be adding a humidifier ;)


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Ricky basically you are just circulating the air a ceiling fan will do the same. I would bring fresh air in or just instal a ceiling fan. You are overly complicating things running a closed system depending on how tight unhealthy as well.


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Originally Posted by kitedemon

Ricky basically you are just circulating the air a ceiling fan will do the same. I would bring fresh air in or just instal a ceiling fan. You are overly complicating things running a closed system depending on how tight unhealthy as well

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Good question ;)

Yes, I'm going to have clean air vents in the room as well, so this will be pulling in air from the room in addition to fresh air. This isn't the same as a fan, since it filters the air. My fan just circulates it.

As well, as mentioned, phase 2 will be adding heat. Filtration is only phase 1.

True, it's overcomplicating things. Thats my style :) I like projects that keep me busy so that I don't have to watch the bachelorette with my fiance.

I may also switch it to intake from the top (ceiling) and exhaust at the bottom (floor). I have not decided yet and will probably test both to see what works best overall.

This is the other option. More than likely I'll try this first and if it works then I'm not going to bother testing the above version.

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This ought to do it!

http://www.ewater.com/Products/APCIC/

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Originally Posted by grcforce327

This ought to do it!

http://www.ewater.com/Products/APCIC/

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That would be cool, but I've got all the materials to make my units already laying around the house and from previous renovations aka. free

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Simpler idea. Draw air off the top where you have thermal gain from lights ect. The inflow of fresh air will prevent stratifying the warm humid air inside. and the positive pressure will force exit of the cooler dry air at the bottom from a regular vent.