The activated carbon gives off a noticeable smell and since I don't smoke or have any chemical exposures (I'm using the cleaner mainly for the HEPA/particulate filtration), is it okay for me to run it without the activated carbon filter? The cleaner already has a separate prefilter and HEPA filter, but are there any concerns to using the air cleaner in a mode whereby the fan/blower is exposed to LESS incoming air resistance than it was designed for? Any way of damaging the motor or equipment by doing this?
2006-10-29 09:37:38 · 3 answers · asked by jthompson7804 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yes, but don't run it without the pre-filter.
The carbon filter is for removing odors.
What little change in your static pressure will not hurt your system.
U.P.
2006-10-29 09:51:31 · answer #1 · answered by usaf.primebeef 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the carbon filter is for Oder neutralizing its OK to run it. the load on the motor is fine, there is more than enough resistance in pre filter & hepa.
2006-10-29 09:59:36 · answer #2 · answered by Bagnel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
egads.. its fine, in fact REMOVING the filter lowers the energy the motor will draw...
2006-10-29 11:30:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋