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Furnace Filter Type |
Dust Weight Arrestance |
Particle Efficiency |
Dust Holding Capacity (grams) |
Air Flow Resistance |
Furnace Filter Cleaning or Pad Replacement |
Electrical Requirement |
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Permanent, electronic, with replacement collector pads |
99% |
99% at 1 micron and 70% at less than 1 micron |
290 grams |
1200 cfm |
Replace pads every 1-2 months (comes with 12 filter collector pads; $54.95 for an additional 12 filters) |
Plugs into a 110 volt outlet (the cord is only 6 feet, but an exension cord can be used). There is a transformer built into the unit that reduces the current to 24 volt and is connected to a metal screen (grid) inside. |
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Permanent, electronic, with replacement collector pads |
97% |
97.7% (based on ASHRAE 52.1 test results) |
approx. 150 grams; replace each month |
Clean = .13 (Aircleen 1500)
Clean = .18 (Airscreen 1000) |
Replace pads every 3 months depending on use |
Electric |
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Permanent, washable, non-electric - electrostatic, so relies on static electricity |
86% |
95% at 10 microns and 77% at 1.5 microns |
110 grams |
Clean = .13
Loaded = .46 |
Clean filter every 2-3 months depending on use - no replacements needed |
Non-electric |
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Permanent, washable, non-electric - electrostatic, so relies on static electricity |
90% |
85% down to 1.5 microns |
115 grams @ 5" w.g., 160 grams @ 1" w.g. |
Clean = .10 |
Clean filter every 1-2 months depending on use - no replacements needed |
Non-electric |
