Replacement Media Filters

[bertrand]

When I upgraded last year to my new infinity system - I kept the old Aprilaire 2200 Media filter cabinet.

Before getting the new infinity system - I started buying my replacement filters from an online place.

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I have played around with the different filters they have and currently have a Merv 12 unit.

I have started a maintenance contract that would include regular replacement filters. I assume my contractor will just supply a plain old Merv 8 filter replacement (I can ask).

Question for the Pro's - do you think it is best if I just keep getting these preassembled Merv 12 filters and replacing them myself? Or give them to contractor to install when he shows up twice a year.

As I understand it – Merv 12 is going to do a lot better job at air cleaning than a plain Merv 8 replacement.

Of course as long as performance and static are not impacted – which they do not appear to have been in the last 6 months.

[Edited by bertrand on 10-15-2006 at 09:49 PM]

[coolguysfl]

To ensure fit and avoid static issues, I'd suggest you stay w/ the factory cartridge for the 2200.

Typically your maintenance contract is only inclusive of entry level media. Most contractors don't mind installing YOUR supplied media - but you'd have to understand he's not making a buck like that - do you do things for free where you work?

[dash]

If your Infinity doesn't have a problem the static is okay,but it would be a good idea to check the static,in case they didn't set it out for true dirty filter sensing.

[Edited by dash on 10-16-2006 at 09:13 AM]