is the 4" media filter that much better than the 1"

[cvcman]

they quoted me and I am thinking of going that route the 4" media filter over the standard 1".

I have heard some say they are not worth the extra money but what do you guys think. I like the fact that the box is sealed with a door better then the slot for the 1" thsat can suck up basement air and put it upstairs.

Not sure if thats a good enough reason to go with it. Wont the thicker filter caus more restriction ??

Twilli where r u ?;)

[Twilly]

Twilli says invest in an AprilAir 5000

[cvcman]

I hear ya BUT if you HAD to choose between the 1" and the 4" is the 4" that much better ? Isnt it too restrictive ??

[Twilly]

Twilli says AprilAire 4200

http://www.aprilaire.com/

[cvcman]

Twilli is talking like my wife and not answering my question, Twilli needs a tune up:D

Now one more time IF given only 2 choices 1" or 4" which one Twilmister :rolleyes:

[Twilly]

Tell Twilli why you want to limit yourself?

[cvcman]

Hummm.. cost and some here have said not so good things about AprilAir:(

Also just wife and I no kids or pets. Now if given ONLY those 2 choices which would Twilli choose ?

Did I see you on Dancing With The Stars ??:cool:

[Twilly]

Lots of haters, Twilli will stick with the 4200. Merv 13. Twilli thinks honeywell makes a 4 in 10 merv....

Twilli AprilAire dealer http://www.aprilaire.com/ 43608

[cvcman]

ok but again IS the 4" better than the 1" or is it too restrictive ? Thats all I want to know :rolleyes:

[Twilly]

Twilli pick 5000, 4200 then honeywell 4 inch

[dan sw fl]

4"

[cvcman]

ok maybe this way better, is the 4" filter more restrictive than a 1" pleeted filter ?

Is the 4" pleeted a better filte than a 1" ?

And will a Honeywell filter fit in any 4" rack ?

Thanks Twilli :p;)

[tomgeer]

There are lots of different types of filters out there.
I truly believe that any type of BMAC " box medea air cleaner" is better that your 1 " .
A.A. 5000 is a good filter but can't be rated by MERV due to being an EAC "electric air cleaner" .
Still any type of April Air is good. ( Space Guard)

But for ease of replacement I would recommend what your contractor suggested.

[cvcman]

contractor suggested the 4" Air Care but It still seems by going 4 times as thick the 4" would restrict the air but noone here seems to answer that:(

I know there are lots of good filters but these are the 2 we are looking at.;)

[Twilly]

Twilli gave you the answer go with the 4 inch honeywell since you resist Twilli's advice.

http://yourhome.honeywell.com/Consumer/Cultures/en-US/Products/Air+Cleaners/Media/FurnaceMount/Default.htm

[Jack2007]

Check out this post's attachments;
http://www.hvac-talk.com/vbb/showpost.php?p=1571464&postcount=36

There is a chart in one of the attachments that will tell you all you need to know about filters and pressure drop. Filtering is one thing, but keeping your system "efficient" is another. Use the thicker filter to help both.
.

[mayguy]

ok maybe this way better, is the 4" filter more restrictive than a 1" pleeted filter ?
Most of the time no, if you use the cheap 50¢ fiberglass, then 1" is not as restrictive. But if you used the electrostatic, then no.



Is the 4" pleeted a better filter than a 1" ?
Yes, it has more surface area, and only needs to be changed out once or twice a year, where 1" should be replaced every month or two.


And will a Honeywell filter fit in any 4" rack ?
It can replace most EAC cells, and can work on some Aplrialre.

[craig1]

contractor suggested the 4" Air Care but It still seems by going 4 times as thick the 4" would restrict the air but noone here seems to answer that:(

The 4" pleated is much less restrictive than a 1" pleated. the filter is not actually 4" thick. its about 1/16 inch thick but folded like an accordian to give lots of surface area. Its hard to explain, but easy to understand when you look at one. Take a drive over to your hardware store or home center and look at a 4" pleated vs a 1" pleated. you will be able to see why the 4" offers much better air flow, plus since it has more space to catch dirt, it lasts alot longer before plugging up.

[Twilly]

Twilli says next issue?

[cvcman]

interesting reading, thanks even though I probably dont understand 100% I get the idea.:)

Twilli, I appreciate your insight, you ever eat any cows tounge ?:cool:

Thanks again fellas, i just saw a guy on Fox talking about a world without oil. He said in 10 yrs China will be using 100% of the worlds output in oil.

Saudis pump 10 million barrels a day and the US uses 20million barrels a day.

Good time to switch to gas I guess:o

[Twilly]

Twilli says yes, tastes like chicken

[cvcman]

Twilli, if it takes 8 ounces of powder to blow the horns off a bull, how much hen manure does it take to drop 3 feet and break a shingle ?:D

I will think about another issue:p

[cvcman]

I know a man that says he ain't eatin' nothing that comes out of an animals mouth, but he eats eggs all the time:eek:

[Twilly]

Twilli says people will eat all kinds of things.....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLSnZjLPor8

[cvcman]

Twilli, is that a new TV in your living room ?? Nice video gotta love that:D

[t527ed]

go for the 4" filter, much less restriction than a comparible 1" filter.;)

[dan sw fl]

1 Is the 4" filter more restrictive than a 1" pleated filter ?

2 Is the 4" pleated a better filter than a 1" ?

1 No
2 Yes

http://www.airguard.com//downloads/KA-286-2520type-2520dp8-2520.pdf

http://www.airguard.com//downloads/KA-302-A.pdf

http://www.airguard.com//downloads/KA-294-2520Bro.pdf