Can you change out the carbon in the filter, or do you need to buy another filter?
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If u are capable of removing and replacing robots, I'm not rel impressed with the smell removal, if smell is a big issue for u look elsewhere. I hear with some of these cheap filters the carbon gets settled and creates channels that allow unfiltered air to be expelled out of your room.
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It's not made to change out but I'm sure you can make it work.I couldn't find affordable carbon when I looked. Good luck.
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It's not made to change out but I'm sure you can make it work. I couldn't find affordable carbon when I looked. Good luck.
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Fish stores have activited carbon,in my area their about $4.99 each...you can make two carbon filters that go with a 250 CFM duct fan for about $20-$30...Ive done it and it worked for two grows and on my third now....google video...how to make a carbon filter ..
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yes the carbon deposits clogs the free flow of water.it was a bad quality filter...
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I believe that is carbon residue. Before you install the filter for the very first time, rinse it thoroughly with tap water
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Yes... A carbon filter to change every month and a foam filter to change every other month. They're not all that expensive
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When the carbon filter is full you will need to replace. The LED light will turn red that's the time to change. Depending on usage i think mine lasted about a year.
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Yes it is the last step to the water processing, although in the 20 last years i have used one I have not needed the filter. It is there to smooth out the taste using carbon. This is very much a personal preference
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If I may, I'd like to suggest you use "Acurel extreme activated carbon pellets". It's sold here on Amazon and while it costs a little more, it will last you a very long time. I have two of these replaceable filters and they are worth every penny! I got the 45 ounce size and I haven't even used a third of it and it's been almost a year. Check it out and give it a try. They sell it in a smaller size if you want to give it a test run.
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I haven't change my carbon filters as of yet and the other filter the manufacture say's its good for a year. Which that to me remain to be seen.I say that only because I have only had my 2 unit up and run for 2 months on auto any have only shut them off to check the filters and they all look just fine.My units came package with 3 extra carbon filters.
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Change the pre filter as needed and every year change your carbon. Depending on how often you use your filter will determine how often you replace carbon. The best way to tell is the smell test. Simply get down by your filter and take a whiff. If odors are present, assure you have tight seals and are not over doing the cfm rating on your filter. If the answers are not the latter than replace carbon.
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Hello! I bought one of these reusable filters today, as I saw they were available again. If you check back a few times over the next week or so, they come back in stock. They had a big sale on the fountains today, so I am guessing that is why everyone bought these reusable filters today. There were 13 of them around noon todayIf you just need the carbon, you can get that at any pet store. But if you need the filter itself, I believe this one is only sold on Amazon
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I bought a carbon "trim to fit" filter from Lowes and use it along with the permanent filter in this machine (they both fit, but it's tight). On a monthly basis, I vacuum the permanent filter and change the carbon filter each quarter.
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Carbon I would at once every couple months, my method with all filters and water parameters is if it's not broken, don't try to fix it. This filter is horrible though, both replacements leaked about 3 gallons of water on my carpet, spend an extra hundre and get a fluval 206
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I made my own carbon filter with ~20oz of activated carbon. It could be used with any commercially available filter of the size (mine was 4"). I made my own because commercially available options did not meet my space requirements. The DIY filter worked wonderfully.
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The unit includes one HEPA and one carbon filter. I ordered the additional filters for replacements. The carbon filter should be replaced after three months of continuous use, and the HEPA should be replaced after 12 months of continuous use. Note: The front panel has lights to indicate when a filter is due to be replaced. It glows yellow for a several weeks then changes to red, so you get plenty of advance notice that a new filter is due.
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They are re-fillable. You would have to drill out the rivets, empty out old carbon and refill with new activated carbon.Very messy and involved procedure. It can be done, but price wise, it is just better to purchase a new filter. These are good filters and a great value.
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You can't change the filter on this unit. The filter last about 3 years, at which point you would just buy a whole new one. I have been using this for about a year and highly recommend it. It makes the water taste much better and it comes at a really decent price.
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It comes with the filter when you buy it, but guess you could. I have yet to change it yet.