Post by @Texan_Reverend@kind.social

2024-05-13 20:11 UTC

@suetanvil@freeradical.zone If you're comfortable spending a bit more and you're looking for a complete solution with a frame, you could check out some of the offerings from https://www.cleanairkits.com/ They use quiet Arctic fans like I prefer, and they're designed to use standard 1" HVAC filters, preferably Filtrete, as they're the best performers in that form factor due to their micropleating. However, you're not locked into a particular brand or limited in store options for buying replacements.

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@Texan_Reverend@kind.social 2024-05-13 20:18

@suetanvil@freeradical.zone Personally, I still prefer the original DIY 4-filter design, as it shows better filtration performance when using the same number of fans: https://www.texairfilters.com/comparing-the-performance-of-corsi-rosenthal-boxes-made-with-box-fans-and-pc-fans/ However, the Clean Air Kits tend to have more fans to offset this while maintaining a slimmer footprint. Both methods are solid performers, and it largely comes down to preference/priorities. Things like footprint, ease of filter replacement, aesthetics, etc.

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@DavidM_yeg@mstdn.ca 2024-05-16 03:14

@Texan_Reverend@kind.social @suetanvil@freeradical.zone I have several of these from clean air kits: as a musician / music teacher the ability to run something quietly is very important. I noticed last time I visited the site that they now have a 4 and 6 fan cubes as options.

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@abhayakara@mastodon.nl 2026-07-17 10:02

@Texan_Reverend@kind.social @suetanvil@freeradical.zone Thanks for sharing this link. I've been trying to find a decent air filter in the Netherlands and failing—everything is very consumer-y and the best filter I was able to get just doesn't have enough surface area to do what I want. Plus it is all "app-enabled" and has lots of glowy LEDs for your sleeping non-enjoyment... :)

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