Goncookoo

wwest,

im a little confused now...

you said:

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I use the home depot solution myself but I compress the accordion filter "folds" beyond their "native" construction. More folds per inch results in a lower flow resistance.
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wouldnt increasing the fold's/inch INCREASE the flow resistance through the filter?

since you compress the folds you get more surface area (i.e. stomach lining or intestines) and thus more area for the air to pass through and thus more resistance? (although maybe better air filtration...)

and if you compress it further towards infinity the filter turns into a "solid" sheet of filter with the thickness = the length of the fold??? that would definatly increase the air flow resistance.

i was just wondering? maybe i misunderstood you or read that paragraph in the wrong way.

hey, if increasing the folds decreases flwo resistance im gonna try it out!

-paul

wwest

Increasing the number of folds increasing the overall cross sectional area providing more "openings" for airflow and thus lowering the resistance to airflow.

Unless you compress to the point wherein no, or very little, airflow can enter the "valley" of the fold.

Daddy-O

FWIW. The mention of activated charcoal filtration spawned a search from me and yielded this:

The original Dust Trap®, activated carbon absorber.

I measured the filter tray in my 02 RX.

Filter Tray: 8.5 x 9.25 x .75
Filter Media: 7.5 x 8 plus lip all around.

I sent the specs to these people. They only make 1/2", 1" and 2" Dust Trap® filters.

Here's their response: "The price for each pkg of 3 carbon dustrap filters 9 1/4 x 8 1/2 x 1/2 is $31.45 plus freight. The 1" is nominal size so would be a little smaller. Price is the same. If you want to place an order please call 800-875-3442.

Thanks
Cindy Pruitt
Air Filters, Inc"

PortAh

Thanks Paddy Wagon, that's a great find.

-Frank

wwest

Very good work paddy.

The home page of the link says the filter should not be used for heat pumps. Since a heat pump is just another form of an air conditioner I fired off an email to get clarification.

I can't imagine why an air filter couldn't be used with a heat pump, or the heat pump in our cars which happens to be referred to most commonly as an air conditioner.

Worth asking.

wwest

Mr. West:

We've found in some instances over the years the dustrap is too restrictive for some heat pump units; we decided to note this for precaution purposes.

Sincerely,

Steve Byers
Air Filters, Inc.

RX300TC

Uhhh.. Home Depot sells sheets of this stuff dirt cheap... it's three layers with a charcoal layer in there. You could easily cut to fit.

Look in your local HD for it

Daddy-O

No Home Depot's where I live.
Got a Lowe's but no such product at the one here.

I guess it's time to move to the big city.

RX300TC

Here ya go paddy:

http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS...ductOID=180803

You want the second one down

PortAh

RX300TC,

can you please repost the Home depot link,
it does not seem to work.

SKU# would help.

Thanks.

RX300TC

You're right Port, their site is not very cooperative when cut-and-pasting links.

Here's the pertinent info:

Webfilter
Electrostatic Carbon Furnace/AC Filter
Model: #WABSORB
SKU: #115712

Simply search on SKU# and anyone can order from HD online, don't need a store near you.

TexRB

I apologize for resurrecting an old thread, but wonder if any members have used the "Home Depot" soluttion.....gutting a 3M filtrete filter to fit vs paying $50 to the dealer. Have there been any problems with the A/C airflow, etc?

I just pulled the filter for the first time & it is pretty dirty - car is 2yrs & 8 7 month sold (only 9800 miles) so lots of city driving. Thanks for any input.

tyberco

I have a related question... WHERE is the air filter?

I know it is supposed to be in the glove box or something, but it doesn't seem to be obvious.

Can anyone be more specific on what panel I need to remove to get at it?

How many screws and where?

Thanks in advance,
Ty

LexRX

Ty, yes, the filter is in the glovebox; here's a short tutorial:

No tools are required.

Inside the glovebox you will need to remove a long panel to give you access to the filter box behind the glovebox.


Behind that you will see the cover to the box that holds the filter.


Grab the two tabs that stick out and just pull the cover off.


Then you will be able to see the filter laying inside that you simply slide out and clean or replace. It's very simple - you'll see.

tyberco

Thanks... it really was pretty easy once I saw your photos. Filter was pretty nasty. Stores were closed, so I decided to try washing it in the kitchen sink for now. Might be my imagination, but car seemed cooler on the way to work this morning and on the way home.

Thanks again,

Ty