Does this come with the pre-filter sponge or do I have to buy that separately?
1418715
It comes with a carbon cartridge, and a medium/large porous black sponge. If you plan to replace the carbon or the sponging, then you'll have to order more separately because it only comes with one set.
2205707
It comes with filter floss pads, but you need to get your own carbon, bio rings, etc on top of that. I just used plastic scrubbies from the dollar store and carbon bags and it works great.
2088462
It comes with a sponge filter as well as a bunch of plastic thingies and a mesh bag to put them in to act as a mechanical filter. It does not come with any hoses.
2207678
It came with a sponge for cleaning off the filter and pump oil. Pretty much the standard for most of their units in regards to maintenance.
638806
Yes, my recollection is that it came with everything. Still love this filter!
245720
It comes with a filter. You will have to replace it after a long period of use, but the cost is minimal.
2232686
It comes with the filter when you buy it, but guess you could. I have yet to change it yet.
1110068
Yes, it does. It comes with a washable foam pre filter as well as a MERV rated pleated filter that should be changed 1-2 times per year depending on how much your unit runs.You can opt to purchase additional filters for future, but it does come with everything you need to get going.
834950
I does come with all three filters, and when I got mine they were already installed.
1047268
it comes w/it but i quit using mine because I had to order the filer online every time. so i bought one at loew's where they have the filters, on hand, all the time
1904068
It come with a heave duty cloth filter which you just have to shake out to clean. I highly recommend this product. It's powerful and very quiet.
1252283
No, this is just the container. You'll need to buy the actual filter separately.
1589389
Mine came with a little sponge in it, yes. I presume you can cut off a small part of a bigger sponge and use that f you don't feel like returning the item.
1436213
I saw one on Amazon before I made the filter orders. Yes they are sold separately
1123363
Yes. A complete set of filters is included in the box. Pre-filter is good for 3 months and the main filters last 1 year.
1048028
Yes, two sponge filters, and two of the white carbon filled filter bags (which is enough to set it up - you'll need two more of each when you go to change the filters).
1713046
It comes with a few paper filters. I ordered a permanent filter to accompany it that cost under $4.