In my unit the top of the prefilter tilts forward at the top, so the intake air bypasses the filter. What keeps the prefilter top in place on yours?
472774
the charcoal filter or the hepa filter? If the charcoal filter tilts a bit its okay that's normal when the unit turns on it will set the filter in place.
472775
The filter is mine is tight enough to stay in place. I would suggest getting an inexpensive furnace/air conditioner filter, cut the filter material to form a pre- filter in front of the carbon filter. Make it long enough to loop over the top (and perhaps bottom). I did this but didn't have to loop it around, just taping it in place. In this way the expensive filters will last longer, since large size particles ( > 5 Microns) are caught first.
472776
The filter is mine is tight enough to stay in place. I would suggest getting an inexpensive furnace/air conditioner filter, cut the filter material to form a pre- filter in front of the carbon filter. Make it long enough to loop over the top (and perhaps bottom). I did this but didn't have to loop it around, just taping it in place. In this way the expensive filters will last longer, since large size particles ( &gt; 5 Microns) are caught first.
472777
I found the prefilter to be a bit loose fitting as well. My laser particle counter confirmed that the unit was blowing about 1,200 particles per cubic foot, indicating that some air is bypassing the filters. I scotch taped the entire prefilter around the edges, and the count dropped to about 100 particles, so almost a complete seal. I would recommend you try this to get better results.
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3M Electrical tape, it comes in white, no residue. However I suggest you use the pre- carbon filter set up described to trap 5 microns and above before it hits your expensive filters. No tape needed if you have room to wrap over top and bottom to secure it. Change every 3 months or so.
472779
First of all, you cannot move the final filter or rap anything around it because the seal will be broken. As long as the prefilter is cut to the same size, all you need to do lay the unit on its back, put together and turn it on, lift it upright. The suction will keep everything tight. If the unit is turned off, it should pull back tight if everything is the same size.
407836
Hi, you remove the little black plastic clip in the screw on top and put a new filter in there and replace the plastic clip. Hope that helps.
700772
Yes, the filter is in the unit. Air escaping from the rear is proper. That is the air being vacuumed up in the front, catching the debris going thru the filter and passing out the back of the unit.
1997669
It is a prefilter....it slips over the intake tube... The intake tube is about five inches long and this slips over that... It works very well.
1333773
I that happened to me.. basically you over filled it and the pressure pushed the top tank up.... fill up to the top of filter, or just below. It's good to go
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Mike: silly question, but did you give the filter an extra push, plus push in the top rubber gasket some more to expose the thread? If this fails then the filter is too long. In that case I would be making an extended threaded mounting post. Or a special nut with a reduced diameter that will go inside the filter and catch the thread. My 10 gallon Craftsman has a 7/16 NC thread. I have the capability at home to manufacture these fixes, but if you do not I am at a loss for other solutions. Hoe about a recessed cup with a flange, then cut a bigger hole in the filter rubber and use a 7/16 nut inside the cup. Mike: silly question, but did you give the filter an extra push, plus push in the top rubber gasket some more to expose the thread? If this fails then the filter is too long. In that case I would be making an extended threaded mounting post. Or a special nut with a reduced diameter that will go inside the filter and catch the thread. My 10 gallon Craftsman has a 7/16 NC thread. I have the capability at home to manufacture these fixes, but if you do not I am at a loss for other solutions. Hoe about a recessed cup with a flange, then cut a bigger hole in the filter rubber and use a 7/16 nut... » Read More Mike: silly question, but did you give the filter an extra push, plus push in the top rubber gasket some more to expose the thread? If this fails then the filter is too long. In that case I would be making an extended threaded mounting post. Or a special nut with a reduced diameter that will go inside the filter and catch the thread. My 10 gallon Craftsman has a 7/16 NC thread. I have the capability at home to manufacture these fixes, but if you do not I am at a loss for other solutions. Hoe about a recessed cup with a flange, then cut a bigger hole in the filter rubber and use a 7/16 nut inside the cup. « Show Less
1969736
The filter should have the black plastic grid on BOTH front & back sides of the foam, which should prevent the situation you describe. Good luck, and return it if truly defective.
50519
The fan blows out Thursday the front at the top. I think there is just some type of filter built-in. I really like the unit.
613306
You take the front off and the filter fits behind. I assume that is the question.
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My theory is that your plastic filter is not lined up perfectly. If you screw it in too hard, you can see a space where liquid can escape. It's more on the side than the bottom.
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Had no problems with mine. You may not have twisted the filters back into their fully seated positions.
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I haven't had that issue - I can usually twist it out with my fingers and place the new filter in in no time. Maybe the filter housing (the thing that the filter sits in) needs to be changed or is defective.
446403
There is not enough air flow across the filter. If it can not go through the filter it creates a higher than normal pressure on the inside of the filter. This higher pressure is greater than the latch holding force and pops off. Our vacuum did this after washing the filters. There was still to much moisture on the elements stopping the air from passing through. I blew it out with my air compressor and it fixed the problem.
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You are talking about the old filter right? If so, yeah, it seems to get stuck pretty good on there over time. If you can get a pair of pliers on the bottom part and twist counter clockwise, remember it's upside down. Once you get it started, it still is pretty difficult until you get it all the way off. Good luck. Thanks.
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I took a piece of filter sponge and cut to fit for in front of the outflow. I was able to put it under the lip of the top cover and close it over the sponge. It really cut down on the flow. The filter also comes with a plastic curved piece that goes over the top to lessen the water flow. Also, the higher you have the water in the tank, the less the current. What size tank do you have?
1269223
Suggest you install a manual clean out above the intake diverter. Look for the SlimLine downspout filter by Aquabarrel
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I had the same problem, the bottom of the filter where the drain is , not tight enough, I had a hard time to tight it self the glass part and also the water drain screw, make sure you do not over tight, could break easy, at least that was the trouble with mine, hopefully that is with yours, I will not buy this type of filter again