Do these have metal or otherwise reinforced frames? My blower unit filter holder bends the filter upwards in the middle with cardboard borders
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Just cardboard frames. Very thin metal wires cross and recross the filter, and provide some minor support. Cardboard frame is fairly strong, does not bend easily.
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They do not have metal frames. In addition to the cardboard borders, they are designed with cardboard cross sections that seem to do very well in my application.
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filter frame is plastic w/ silicone seal around perimeter; sleeve through steel lid for bar to slide in is plastic and broke on mine in first year. Still works fine. Other than that it is very sturdy and makes great coffee.
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within the A2200 of my furnace filter housing are a set of raised metal "tracks" that this fit into. some assembly is needed, but so far have been pleased. the new filter is much more dense, filtering the air of smaller particulates.
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I purchased 5 of the mintcraft flower box holders, and then took them to my friend at Smith Metal Works (Local machinist) they bent the frames, to my specifications for $20.00. Or approx. $2.00 per piece. Good Luck.........Donna
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you put them in the grooves just like you do with the framed pleated regular filters. I dont like these. They are good for dirt but horrid for debris. Things stick to them terribly.
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The frame is plastic, with a fine mesh filter. As far as I can tell, it's all quality material--not flimsy plastic. I've been using mine for over a year now (about 5-6 times a week, running through dishwasher on top rack) with no problems and no fading so far. The circular base detaches from the cone part for easier storage/cleaning.
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Mine is made of glass, but the filter I use is copper. The remainder is made from plastic.
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Hi H, The filter adaptor in this kit is made out of metal. If there is anything else I can do for you please let me know. Sincerely, Customer Service Team
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I have had no problem with filter maintain shape, reason is my filter slides into a metal frame. I change my filter once a month & it maintains its shape.
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Yes, if you mean metal frames. I have a number of these cut to different lengths, they work great, although the official ratings probably discourage using them in any shorter lengths. I use toggles on the metal studs and they have held up well.
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I have not changed the filter in my units yet. I have cleaned them, meaning I have knocked the dust off them. But I have not replaced them. There is a small somewhat fragile one in there that you want to be careful with as I guess there is no replacement. The other is larger, maybe paper although I don't remember for sure. This is the one I have knocked the dust off.
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Mine came today (3/25/15) with plastic brackets. I'm worried about them supporting the metal cross bars and legs when in use. I'm not really sure who or how to complain or report this to. I guess I'll have to figure that out.
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Yes indeed. In fact, one of the reasons i purchased these filters was to replace other low-caliber non 3M filter media.Keep in mind however, that you may need to have your HVAC contractor check the fan motor settings to determine the manufacturer-recommended setting if you have a variable speed motor. Unless the cardboard filter frame is cut or compromised, your filter should not bend in your filter plenum.These are specifically engineered as 90 day filters but i swap them out regularly at 60 day intervals. Hope this helps!
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I posted a photo of my clamps, mine have, at the very least, a thick plastic shell. It is not the nice metal ones they show in the picture. I am not a fan of the plastic ones. They work well but I'm worried about durability and I feel I paid for the steel ones.
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I installed mine with the green towards the airflow. Only because it seems to be not as dense of a material as the black foam. Nowhere on the instructions does it say if this is important. I have been using mine this way all summer and so far it seems to work well. I feel this company has a fairly good product. I had another filter from them that lasted well over 6 years. When I ordered a new complete filter the plastic push in rivets for the frame were missing from the package. Don't even waste your time contacting their customer service through their website. They never responded after 4 emails. I ended up using flat head sheet metal screws to hold the frame together. Fairly good product terrible instructions and customer service.
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None on mine. I did take the precaution adding some 2x2s under each section and I did put the glass support tabs over the middle uprights and not out at the edges.
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The one I have came with a permafilter made of plastic. It developed a hole in it around year 3. Now I use the small basket filters in it.