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  1. CSkipR, Aug 25, 2014
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    A couple of these filters are falling apart and time to replace. Checked with several ac houses and contractors with no success. The mesh is 1/4" thick and 7" x 15". Are carbon filters any better? Any ideas where to purchase?
    thanks.
  2. Caltexflanc, Aug 25, 2014
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  3. CSkipR, Aug 25, 2014
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    Yes it is on the return air. Never seen it at a local hardware here.
  4. Capt J, Aug 25, 2014
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    You can use the thin fiberglass mesh filters or whatever they are that are black in color and cut to fit. The local dealer here for Cruiseair etc sells it. But I think even the black one in Home Depot would be fine (the one you cut to fit with the plastic re-inforcing mesh behind it.

    When you clean them, spray them with an anti-bacterial spray such as fantastick as bacteria will grow on them, prior to rinsing them out.
  5. Capt Ralph, Aug 25, 2014
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    We use the coarse mesh from Lowes or Home Depot (blue or green) and cut to size. The finer dark foam really restricts the airflow. That alloy mesh worked O K when new but the salt environment and age will prevail and EOL comes quickly. They (alloy mash) fall apart just in trying to clean them.
  6. CSkipR, Aug 26, 2014
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    I've tried HD before with no success but will give it a go again. Maybe missed them. Is is approximately 1/4" thick. Will try HD website. Thanks
  7. Caltexflanc, Aug 26, 2014
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    You could call Tavis Hardware in Cocoa and see what they have, and if they'd send it up to you. Makes HD look like the hardware dept at Walmart.