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    Greygray Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 2, 2013, 07:20 AM
    Replace metal air-cleaner filters with paper?
    Can I replace the two (2) metal wire pre-filters that came with my Protech 84-25052-05 duct mount electronic air cleaner with traditional paper filters? The metal filters are warped and tend to lean into the ionizing cells creating a constant buzzing noise until they are repositioned.

    I have tried cleaning both the pre-filters and the ionizing cells, and have checked for loose or broken ionizing wires without any positive results.
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    Mar 2, 2013, 08:15 AM
    You should get the correct replacement. With a little searching you should be able to locate them. Your unit is designed with the original in mind; anything else will have different air flow and resulting pressure that will effect the operation. The engineers that designed it did it for a reason. Also, paper is not as ridged and can break apart as well, causing other problems. Hope this was helpful.
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    Mar 2, 2013, 08:45 AM
    If you use paper filters they will not have electrostatic collection. That is the purpose of the metal filter. Can you put a non conductive shim or spacer in the frame?
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