Blueair 402... regular filter has charcoal now? Has anyone ordered a replacement filter recently for the 402, the regular particle filter (NOT the Smokestop), and found that it has a layer of activated charcoal in it now?
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I got a new 403 6 months ago and it had charcoal. I didn't open it up to see, but you could smell it when first starting with the new filter. The smell went away in a few hours as the instructions said it would.
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I also noticed this on my last order from Amazon. Prior experience has always been dry. I found this issue after their return period so, now what? All filters in the package were wet and had a little charcoal coming out.
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The cartridges that come with this are garbage as are the replacements. I bought some activated charcoal for $6 or so, popped the top off, rinsed off the fiber filter and refilled. I did that about a month ago and the water still looks good. I have enough charcoal for the rest of time.
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If I remember correctly, there may be an order form for the charcoal filters in the box when you get the distiller. I remember mentally kicking myself for accidentally throwing it out when I threw out all of the packing materials. Nutriteam, Inc. is the company that ships the distiller (the machine itself is made in Taiwan). If you go to the Nutriteam website, they should have replacement filters available for sale. Here's the site: http://www.nutriteam.com/12-pack-charcoal-filters-for-megahome-distiller.html I hope this helps.
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I have had this unit for about 6 months now. To my knowledge, no parts need replaced. However.....the filters need replaced every month depending upon your home and usage. I have a cat and live with a smoker and I have found that the charcoal filters need replaced every month. They are pretty costly to me (about $36.00 for one). If I had to do it again, I wouldn't but this air purifier. I lived in a small-ish apartment with both the cat and smoker prior for several years, and the air purifier I bought from a Lowes type place, didn't have the maintenace that this one does.The only reason I had to change was that the Lowes-type-place didn't carry it any longer. Good luck. I have had this unit for about 6 months now. To my knowledge, no parts need replaced. However.....the filters need replaced every month depending upon your home and usage. I have a cat and live with a smoker and I have found that the charcoal filters need replaced every month. They are pretty costly to me (about $36.00 for one). If I had to do it again, I wouldn't but this air purifier. I lived in a small-ish apartment with both the cat and smoker prior for several years, and the air purifier I bought from a Lowes type place, didn't have the maintenace that this one does.The... » Read More I have had this unit for about 6 months now. To my knowledge, no parts need replaced. However.....the filters need replaced every month depending upon your home and usage. I have a cat and live with a smoker and I have found that the charcoal filters need replaced every month. They are pretty costly to me (about $36.00 for one). If I had to do it again, I wouldn't but this air purifier. I lived in a small-ish apartment with both the cat and smoker prior for several years, and the air purifier I bought from a Lowes type place, didn't have the maintenace that this one does.The only reason I had to change was that the Lowes-type-place didn't carry it any longer. Good luck. « Show Less
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I believe so. I've been taking it off -- there's a filter paper package underneath that seems to keep the charcoal in just fine. I haven't had any problems.
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That's hard to answer. It really depends on how dirty or clean your air is. The system tells you when it needs to be changed. I actually clean the charcoal filter several times before changing it. The other filters I only change once a year. I hope that helps. :)
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Yes Mrs Brooks, the primary charcoal/foam filter and the pleated Hepa filter were both in place when I unpacked my unit. All I had to do was read the instructions, plug it in and turn it on.
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Yes, their filters have an awful smell when first opened and used. I have found this to be true for the 4 years I've owned the machine. Blueair claims the filters aren't toxic but I don't believe them. I let it un on speed 2 for 2 days when I know I won't be here and that helps air them out
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I'll make my own filter and many more using :Honeywell Universal Carbon Air Purifier Replacement Pre-Filter, HRF-AP1 / Filter (A) . At just over $8 it is worth a try and I can get far more than 1!
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Hello! I bought one of these reusable filters today, as I saw they were available again. If you check back a few times over the next week or so, they come back in stock. They had a big sale on the fountains today, so I am guessing that is why everyone bought these reusable filters today. There were 13 of them around noon todayIf you just need the carbon, you can get that at any pet store. But if you need the filter itself, I believe this one is only sold on Amazon
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It could be defective. However, I know after you replace one, and the older filter has captured a lot of particulates in it, the water flows through it slowly. When a new one is put in, it seem to flow through fast just because it hasn't captured any of the microscopic particulates yet. As the activated charcoal in the filter captures more particulates, it will begin to slow down some.I suggest you call Brita on their customer service number and express your concerns. Most of the time these companies are very interested in making sure you are satisfied, so call them.
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If I remember correctly, there may be an order form for the charcoal filters in the box when you get the distiller. I remember mentally kicking myself for accidentally throwing it out when I threw out all of the packing materials. Nutriteam, Inc. is the company that ships the distiller (the machine itself is made in Taiwan). If you go to the Nutriteam website, they should have replacement filters available for sale. Here's the site:http://www.nutriteam.com/12-pack-charcoal-filters-for-megahome-distiller.html I hope this helps.
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The filter cartriges (not the blue RO cartrige) should both be Activated Carbon filters. They fit my GE unit, and are working correctly.
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There is a rubber seal that is on the filter itself, which may be a good thing as it is replaced with each filter (once a year). In addition, it is an excellent basic unit that removes a great deal of particles, especially dust. I take the charcoal pre-filter out every two weeks to vacuum it as if picks up a great deal of dust from the air. We dust much less since we purchased this unit.
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...removes cryptospor, etc... the charcoal filter that fits the pick-up tube takes most all other stuff and helps taste, some metals etc...change the charcoal regularly... i use same filter in a pur scout ( no longer available) and have drank lots of water type stuff from coloradoto idaho high country. Get the Katadyn Pocket for the best results, cost more initially but pays off in the long run...
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I have a DCC-1200 series and the charcoal filters work well. Prior to purchasing from Amazon I bought them at Bed-Bath-Beyond. Hope this was some help.