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Use 1" furnace filter instead of 5" ? chuckk 10-13-2006
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Posted by on October 13, 2006, 1:28 pm


I have a furnace built for a 25"x20"x5" filter. I've discovered these
are *really* expensive compared to the 1" filters.
Is there any strong reason not to use a 1" filter with some sort of
space adapater in this application?

Internet searches on this have not resulted in any material articles.
Any comments/suggestions appreciated!


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Posted by Zephyr on October 13, 2006, 1:56 pm


Why not use the proper filter? An Aprilaire filter [5"] is an excellent
filter, and should be changed annually at a minimum. [Honeywell also makes
a similar filter.] A 1" filter is not as efficient in removing material
from the air and at best should be changed monthly. To save a few bucks by
using something that requires more changes, is less efficient, and ends up
being "Mickey Moused" in seems less appealing to me.
--
Zyp

> I have a furnace built for a 25"x20"x5" filter. I've discovered these
> are *really* expensive compared to the 1" filters.
> Is there any strong reason not to use a 1" filter with some sort of
> space adapater in this application?
>
> Internet searches on this have not resulted in any material articles.
> Any comments/suggestions appreciated!
>



Posted by on October 13, 2006, 3:16 pm


How hard would it be to make some sort of adapter out of metal or wood
to take up the difference? I don't see why you can't use a normal 1"
filter instead of a 5" filter.

And if anything, I'd pass judgement on someone using the 5" filter as
being overy paranoid or succeptable to marketing gimmicks.


Posted by Steve Barker LT on October 13, 2006, 5:48 pm


ACTUALLY, there is a reason they are thicker. It's called a high efficiency
filter. I paid extra for that thick housing on mine. There's a reason.
Use the proper filter and quit being a cheap skate.

--
Steve Barker


> How hard would it be to make some sort of adapter out of metal or wood
> to take up the difference? I don't see why you can't use a normal 1"
> filter instead of a 5" filter.
>
> And if anything, I'd pass judgement on someone using the 5" filter as
> being overy paranoid or succeptable to marketing gimmicks.
>



Posted by Joseph Meehan on October 13, 2006, 3:34 pm


chuckk@gmail.com wrote:
> I have a furnace built for a 25"x20"x5" filter. I've discovered these
> are *really* expensive compared to the 1" filters.
> Is there any strong reason not to use a 1" filter with some sort of
> space adapater in this application?
>
> Internet searches on this have not resulted in any material articles.
> Any comments/suggestions appreciated!

I would keep the better filtering capability. Of course I have
allergies.

You can use a cheap 1" filter. You likely should replace it more often
and it will not provide a good a filtering job, but any good 1" filter will
protect your furnace, which is the first reason for a filter. You will need
to make some sort of adapter to hold it and fit the spot.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit



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