Another fllter question. What does it seem to be made of? Can a replacement be made out of other filter materials?
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Hi Cory, I think the original filter was made of some kind of felt. I have been unable to find replacement filters for it so I went to Hobby Lobby in the art department and found a round yellow round sponge and cut it to size or you can use Compressed Facial Sponges -Natural Beige- Pack of 12 by Sponge Producers from Amazon work equally as well but you must wet them and squeeze them out before you cut them. The sponge from Hobby Lobby seemed a little pricy for just one sponge, but these facial cleaning sponges really work well and are completely disposable and even reusable if needed. They are also very reasonable in price. Hope this helps.
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I believe it is. I bought mine some time ago and put it away. I am moving soon I wanted to save it for my new place. I went on line to Amazon and checked the page and they show a replacement filter for it, so it looks like it is replaceable. I never checked it out before for myself, glad I did. Good question...
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Looks like my real question is for the filter maker. I've asked them already and will repost here if they get back to me. Thank you for the answers.
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I haven't replaced my filter yet. However I plan on using generic filler filters from Home Depot. The kind you just cut to size.
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Not quite sure what the problem is: Yes, there are three parts to the "filter" which disassemble for cleaning purposes, but should be rethreaded together before using. I'm not aware of any plastic inside the unit.
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You clean it with a damp sponge. If that doesn't clean it completely, you can wash it with soapy water. You have to make sure it is completely dry before putting it back in. You never need a replacement filter.
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The filter is some kind of synthetic material--I think--very fine mesh. It eventually clogs, and you either have to take the basket apart to clean the filter or simply replace the whole basket. It's pricey, though, about 25.00, including shipping.
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I am not sure why, but this filter is a lower grade than the original that comes with a new unit. This filter is thinner, therefore it does not pick up dust very well. It is hard to find a good replacement. I found one at Home Depot.
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The filters are made of a very high quality plastic with aluminum outer ring. They are very nice and work great!
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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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after you pull the back cover off (the cover holds that black flimsy filter), there is a module that covers most of the back of the unit that is attached with plastic clips. Grab the module (it's about 12"x6"x2" in dimensions) and gently pull away from the unit. That's the filter in your hand. You need to replace that periodically with a fresh module. As for the black flimsy one, I vacuum him off and put him back in, I don't replace him. Hope that helps.
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Sorry Arthur...I think you're right! I ordered a spare filter back in June and thought nothing of it. Then, I went to change my filter this morning and the one they sent me was wrong. My old filter has an opening on both ends and the new one does not. Plus, the part number is different. Maybe it's a new design but I'm not putting it in until I find out. Thanks for making me aware of this. I wouldn't put your's in either. Please let me know if you find something out from the company.
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My filters looked exactly like the picture. There should be a clear(ish) "snap-on" cover that easily pops off. (If you don't have them simply get them here on Amazon 3M # 501.) Then lay this new element over the grid & replace the cover. Remember these are throw away type NOT a replacement for the original main filter cartridge.
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No, it's plastic. If you buy this, always store the filter in the supplied cloth bag and place the plastic cover sheet on it as well. I have done this and the filter has been in good condition since purchase.
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I have no idea but the filter is made of metal and that is the majority of the filter
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There are three filters One permanent, two replaceable. You should "clean" and re-use the initial filter monthly depending on the work load. I haven't had this unit very long so I just take the front cover off and visually check the filter. The cover is very easy to remove & replace. The other two filters are expected to last around 18 months. They have to be replaced, not cleaned. When the cover is off there are a series of led lights telling you the condition of the filters. By the way, removal and replacement of the filters is really easy.
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It is a plastic and mess type filter that you use over and over again, i.e. permanent filter. It's very easy to clean also. I hoped that helped!