The 3 Best Laminar Flow Hoods For The Money
If you are getting serious about growing mushrooms, a clean work station is an absolute must. Perhaps one of the best pieces of equipment you can invest in is a Laminar Flow Hood. A Laminar Flow Hood is a HEPA filtration unit which provides a uniform stream of filtered air for which you may work in front of. The downside of a flow hood is their size and cost, which can be cost prohibitive for the amateur mycologist. But don’t fret, we are here to help. In this article we will cover the 3 Affordable Flow Hoods for mushroom work.
In the small class we have two units, which vary only in size. These are the $499 YJINGRU 22.6″x22.6″ Flow Hood and the $529 Euway 25″x25″ FFU.
Both of these models provide H14 filtration which filters 99.99% of particles sized 0.3 microns and above. The flow rate of these models is identical with a volume of 600-700m³/H. For the mycologists looking for an affordable laminar flow hood, both of these two budget flow hoods are a good bet.
The next flow hood on our list is a 2’x4′ Vertical Laminar Flow Hood made by INTSUPERMAI. This flow hood provides a vertical stream of air instead of horizontal and includes sidewalls to keep particles from entering the workspace.
The flow hood provides an airflow of 706CFM and provides 99.99% efficiency at filtering particles of up to 0.3 microns. Additionally, this flow-hood operates at 110V so you will be able to use a standard wall outlet. At $700 as of this post, this flow hood is an affordable option for people who have a little extra space.
Finally, the most expensive flow-hood on our list is the 18″ Wide Portable Clean Room by Sentry.This beast of a system is an exceptional value at $1,176.00.
Like the previous flow hood on our list, the Sentry is a vertical setup, providing a fresh stream of clean air. It is available in two filter configurations, both HEPA or ULPA. Compact, Portable, and Reliable, the 18” Portable Clean Room Hood can be easily integrated within an existing workspace and features energy-efficiency and quiet operation.
Additional benefits of this hood include anti-static vinyl curtains, led lighting, and a MERV8 pre-filter. Because of all this, the Sentry Clean Room is our top pick for affordable laminar flow hoods for mycology.
What Flow Hood do you use? Let us know in the comments.