Does this filter seem to add much airflow resistance as compared to other, less efficient, filters? Has anyone had any airflow issues with it?
1589759
I have had no problems with the filter causing much airflow resistance. At the recommendation of the furnace installer, I changed the filter every 6 months but checked it about every 3 months. I ordered replacement filters on line. In the package with the filters the manufacturer recommends changing it annually or oftener if there is a heavier dust loading on the filter.
1589760
Nope... No issues! The HVAC guy comes every 6 mos for tuneup and system check and always says in tip top shape.
1589761
I have used this filter for my central air conditioner without airflow problems, replacing it annually. I buy it because my service company's maintenance guys use this filter. This is the only filter I have used, so unfortunately, I have no comparison data with other filters.
1907747
This filter dose have several names that's it is sold buy. However I have 2 and have had no problems with it when filled with matrix,purigen,coarse sponge, fine sponge, and filter flos. The flow is not as night as it says when it full of media but flow is not everything!
309066
I am using that model on a 55 gallon along with a fluval fx5 under the tank which is supreme overkill but it works great. I like this filter because it is easy to remove and replace media and is better constructed than most and is quiet as well. It is worth a few extra bucks for the quality alone and it has been working great for the past months in my r artificial reef setup. I use two main filters on all my tanks but that is just me.
1250548
No, no problems whatsoever. Maybe you should reinforce it with a little bit of scotch tape around the part inserted into the filter base.
1365878
I found this 1000 MPR rating to be a good compromise with my system. The higher rated version of this brand did indeed provide too much resistance and cut my air flow down way too much. Yes I would love to filter out every micro of airborne crud but I had to find a compromise between filter ability and air flow. This worked well for me. Hopefully it will for you too!
223299
I bought this carbon filter ... the filter itself works great! However, you may not get a 4" fan to move enough air. Usually, a 4" will be in the 200cfm range +/_ 50cfm. I use a 400cfm 6" fan with a reducer and plan to upgrade the filter into a 6" for greater airflow. If it is an affordability issue, this will make do; for quality, go 6". The variables I don't have are climate conditions and lighting equipment.
1909723
It does not restrict air flow much at all. Obviously if it starts to get clogged you need to remove it and clean it but within a normal environment you should be fine. My CPU Corsair H80 Hydro cooler is much cleaner because of these filters.
28930
I think the flow rate will depend a lot on which filter you install inside it. I have used a 50 micron and a 30 micron filter and couldnt tell any difference in either one. My flow rate is not noticably diffe rent than it was before I installed the unit.
1840946
We are in a 1450 sft Townhouse and the filter has been super, does the job and no noticeable reduction in air flow.
656249
It moves! I'm using the tower in the living room of a 1-bedroom apt. It circulates throughout on med speed. The filter is HEPA-TYPE, not strict HEPA. This basically means it filters @ 3 microns rather than the smaller @ 1 micron that a HEPA will catch (or some filtering sizes like that).
510848
I can't remember if I noticed any reduction, however, it's probably a good idea to clean the filter every once in a while to remove the small particles that lead to a blockage. I can say I noticed a considerable amount of less airborne dust in the shop.
1446931
As mentioned below the air flow is a little bit restricted but it does allow some air. I went to Corsair's site and ordered their high air flow front plate. It's a front panel that is screened, yet the framing is still sporting the brushed metal face. picked it up for a mere $15.00 + shipping. Best of all, the fine dust filter that came with the stock case fits behind the new screen face. I did change out my stock 140mm fans with Cougar 140's Vortex hydro-Dynamic-bearing fans. There far quieter and have better Static Pressure than the stock fans. Plus they are PWM where the stock ones are 3 pinned. So now it's still a quite case even with the open air front. As mentioned below the air flow is a little bit restricted but it does allow some air. I went to Corsair's site and ordered their high air flow front plate. It's a front panel that is screened, yet the framing is still sporting the brushed metal face. picked it up for a mere $15.00 + shipping. Best of all, the fine dust filter that came with the stock case fits behind the new screen face. I did change out my stock 140mm fans with Cougar 140's Vortex hydro-Dynamic-bearing fans. There far quieter and have better Static Pressure than the stock fans. Plus they are PWM where the stock ones are 3... » Read More As mentioned below the air flow is a little bit restricted but it does allow some air. I went to Corsair's site and ordered their high air flow front plate. It's a front panel that is screened, yet the framing is still sporting the brushed metal face. picked it up for a mere $15.00 + shipping. Best of all, the fine dust filter that came with the stock case fits behind the new screen face. I did change out my stock 140mm fans with Cougar 140's Vortex hydro-Dynamic-bearing fans. There far quieter and have better Static Pressure than the stock fans. Plus they are PWM where the stock ones are 3 pinned. So now it's still a quite case even with the open air front. « Show Less
1779601
I understand that the 8 has slightly better air flow than the 11. Although it's possible the 11 filters out a bit more. But truly, I just use what the installer told me to use. Sorry
1133099
The filter has an air resistance rating of 0.12" WG. That's about the same as a good pleated filter.
1328095
We changed ours recently, but never really looked that close. The prefilter will be the dirtiest for sure, since air flows thru there first. The IQAir said it was time to change it so we did.
1208169
I would be suspect if there was a noticeable flow difference. My experience has been that new filter cartridges produces a better flow for a while and gradually diminishes.
1624634
It may restrict the airflow, the problem is: it gets clogged with dust quite fast and you need to keep an eye on it, I usually clean it like once a week and I take the filters out when I'm playing a heavy game because you need a lot of airflow during that time.