Is it possible to replace the charcoal in the filter and then reuse it, or am I stuck buying filters every month?
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Actually, the filter doesn't have _any_ charcoal in it! Like K. Baker says, "The filter is like a very loose sponge." Actually, it's like two loose sponges glued to a center frame. [Makes ya wonder if/how the glue affects the water.] You can actually see through the "filter". I fail to see how these filters can do anything other than remove giant particulate; they're low-budget quality. But I'm a new Cleanflow owner--less than a week--so maybe I'm dead wrong about the filter's effectiveness... but how can a "see through" water filter be a good thing?
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Yes, it is possible. Filter rinses clean and I have been using the one it came with for 3 months. I plan on changing the filter every 6 months if possible.
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Actually, it is all one piece so you cannot. The charcoal is embedded within the foam in the center. And they only sell it in 3 packs, so you can buy it once a quarter. I rinse mine once a week and then replace every month.
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No not with their filter. However, I put in this last time a charcoal filter i bought at Walmart and also their filter just to give it better filtering. If you can find the type of filter where we can add our own charcoal and snap it back shut please let me know. Make sure you empty the water 1x week. and clean it throughly. That is only 4 x a month but it really is necessary for the health of your pet. They need fresh water daily so i figure that this is the least i can do for them.
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They are replacement only, but mine are lasting longer than a couple of months as every time I replace the water I flush the filters.
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The filter is a soft plastic mesh and gets gooey/gunky. I have rinsed them to get a little longer use - like an extra week or two. The reality is they need to be replaced. If they're washed with soap or some solution like vinegar, it's impossible to rinse it out completely. Then your pet is drinking soap - if they'll drink from the thing at all. I suck it up and replace them so my dogs will drink clean, fresh water all day long. Before I had this, my dogs preferred to drink out of my fountains and birdbaths with all sorts of nasty critters upsetting their tummy's. Problem solved.
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The filter is like a very loose sponge, I have been using it for over a month and have not noticed anything in it. I think the better advice is to change the water more often and don't let gunky crud build up in your pets water in the first place.
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That's hard to answer. It really depends on how dirty or clean your air is. The system tells you when it needs to be changed. I actually clean the charcoal filter several times before changing it. The other filters I only change once a year. I hope that helps. :)
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I am about to purchase this but another customer has carefully opened the filter media holder and replaced the active carbon and filter floss with similar filter media used for fish since this is a basic filter. We already have such materials since we do own a 50gal fish tank. So you can go to the pet store and buy what you need rather than buying a brand new filter every month.
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You may purchase large containers of deactivated charcoal at any place that sells aquarium supplies. It is cheap! Make sure you rinse the cartridge before installing as there is black dust on the charcoal. Fill the cartridge 3/4 full.
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Yes. The water filter is the replaceable charcoal type placed into the water reservoir. Replace about once per month or a bit more depending upon level of use. Available from Amazon.
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There are 3 HEPA filters. They suggest replacing them every 6 months. The charcoal filters that cover each HEPA filter are supposed to be changed every 3 months.
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I believe so. I've been taking it off -- there's a filter paper package underneath that seems to keep the charcoal in just fine. I haven't had any problems.
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Yes, you can find the carbon to replace the filter at any Walmart or other pet supply stores.The carbon is used in filters for fish thanks. The good news is it is quite cheap to purchase it this way.
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Dear Sharon, When I did locate the filters last year, I found that they cost almost as much as a new unit, so I bought a new one. Really hard to throw away something that works; built in obsolescence to the max. And I suppose I will do it again next year.
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I haven't had to replace mine yet, but you would just call the company and tell them which model you have. They would send you the correct filter. I received an e-mail reminder after just a few months also, but wasn't ready to replace the filter yet. What you will be replacing if you have the carbon block, is just another carbon block filter like the one that you already have.
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yes there are two diffferent filters to be replaced , depending on use . one is a HEPA filter and the other is a charcoal one , looking at about $35.00 for filters . they can be found on amazon or other online sites.. filters should last about a year under normal use..
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You should be able to find filter and media att your local pet store, it has three trays so I got a roll of bonded filter pad and cut to fit, also get media bags or "socks" to put charcoal or whatever in. Make sure you sandwich the bags in each tray with pads. and be gentle with plastic fittings,easy to strip threads,,good luck,,,,the trays are identical so don't worry about how they stack in canister, but make sure they lock together tight or lid won't lock.
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I use them in a canister filter encased in a mesh bag to prevent from making a mess. It would be difficult to replace them if you placed them in the gravel bed. I suppose you could place them in the gravel (a mesh bag would make it easier to collect them later). I replace the carbon every 3 months.
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Yes, the filter pushes air through a charcoal pre filter > a hepa filter > UV light. All of which are replaceable. It's recommended to replace the pre charcoal and hepa filter every 6 months or so depending on use and how contaminated the air is. It's also recommended to take a vacuum to the filter every month to pull out the larger particles that may be lodged in it and extend filter life. When I looked for replacements they were not available on amazon, but easily purchased through the manufacturer's website.
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I don't see a date. It is a charcoal filter however, so I'd imagine that as long as you kept it sealed up air-tight that it would remade good for a very long time.
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It does come with the reusable filters if you are going to vent it, but not with the charcoal filters if used not vented
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Yes, you'll need to change it every month or so. The meter indicator will tell you when to change it. Very easy to change & filters are not expensive