Is this a carbon filter, I dont want carbon it makes a mess and does not vac or wash easily
1505230
Yes it is but not like your carbon experience fears. The ONLY issue is the dust it accumulates and the hand grenade care you must take (take it outside) to keep the dust from "shedding" when you change it. I like the filtering it does and it's obvious!
1505231
I have wrapped this filter around the larger filter and vacuumed it once in the past sixty days. I believe this filter is a mesh of tiny nylon fibers. I have looked over the package and see nothing that indicates carbon even though its black in color. As for washing this filter, I will not. I plan to replace it after the 90 day period as I believe the instructions recommend. I'm no expert on this but I would not think you would encounter a messy condition if you tried to wash it carefully but that's your call.
1505232
It is a activated charcoal membrane not powder, that screens particles like air, gaseous smell and dust. It is soft enough to wrap around machine, and when Finish using only dust will fall off if you don't change out before build up.
404945
Carbon filter yes (lifetime) just tense and replace. Larger white (1 side) & black filter can be cleaned BUT SHOULD BE REPLACED MONTHLY... It's an awesome + extreme quiet filter pump ! Great buy from Amazon....
36641
The filters are not a charcoal filter like other fountains, its more of a mess material to catch hair, food, etc. I have rinsed off the one I have several times and have not purchased any more yet.
866392
I've never had that happen to me but ZeroWater's troubleshooting page says that "The carbon inside the filter is rinsed before it's packed into the filter and will sometimes still be a bit wet when it's packaged. Having your filters arrive wet will not affect the performance of the filter." So I think you're ok.
569489
Thanks for reminding me. Just checked out my carbon filter and it was filthy. No wonder I've been coughing and sneezing. Just ordered another combo pack through Amazon.
190325
Nope. From the vacuum manual: "The filter CANNOT be washed as it will lose its dust trapping ability." It doesn't look like it would survive the washing.
2104335
upon research... it would appear that the Carbon filter claims a filtering criteria of down to .1 micron... while this filter claims only a .3 micron thresh hold... that means that all the dust and dirt particles between .11 micron and .29 micron will pass right through this filter.. but be caught by the other.. in addition. the carbon filter does indeed offer an effort towards odor reducing overall in the home.. the house smells fresher faster.. and stays that way... that's why we went for the Carbon clean..
1238452
It is an activated carbon block filtration media. It doesn't, according to GE, filter any flouride. Depending on your view of flouride that's either very good or not-so-very good.
2172835
The carbon filter is a thin spongy filter and the HEPA filter is larger made of a paper type material and pleated. I vacuum both filters to clean them and actually rinse the carbon filter with water and hang to dry being careful to wait until it is fully dry before using
1802841
I haven't change my carbon filters as of yet and the other filter the manufacture say's its good for a year. Which that to me remain to be seen.I say that only because I have only had my 2 unit up and run for 2 months on auto any have only shut them off to check the filters and they all look just fine.My units came package with 3 extra carbon filters.
2106113
I really don't know the answer to your question -- but I'd certainly like to know "just in case" I need the information in the future. The main problem I have is the bits of charcoal that continually come through the filter (especially weekly when I'm running a strong stream of hot water through it to help "clean" it.) Good luck.
1992532
It is not a foam type product, nor is it like a air filter. It is gravel type carbon. Now if you have a box type filter and it will hold this gravel and pull air through then I see no reason why you couldn't use it.
156128
That is carbon from the filter. It is not abnormal for it to happen, it just usually doesn't.
2093535
I looked at the warranty booklet and it only says to shake and brush dust and dirt from filter. Their is no mention of being able to wash filter. I had a eurkea vacuum before and these filters last a long time but I am a single guy in a 1 bedroom apartment.
1775241
No, this is not washable material. Nor can you vacuum it.If you want to be able to wash the filter use a nylon weave type
1603409
The filter can be vacuumed, not washed. Eventually. the filter will need replacement, but not for a while.
617110
It can definitely be used with a carbon filter. I have one in my room now scrubbing the air, it works great and is quiet. I highly recommend. This is the filter I paired it with, http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005HT0GZ8