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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2018 19:58:58 GMT -5
Do any of you guys "clean" your air filters? and if you do, how do you clean them?
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Post by lesorubcheek on Apr 19, 2018 20:27:03 GMT -5
If it's just sawdust, I use the air compressor, try to blow from the inside out. Felt filters that get oily and gummy, I'll squirt carb cleaner on the bad spots then blow out with air. Try not to get the carb cleaner on any rubber like a grommet. If a rubber grommet has turned to goop, alcohol will dissolve the gooey rubber. It can take a lot of soak/wipe cycles, but it'll gradually remove the gummed up rubber. For nylon mesh filters, I use oven cleaner or purple stuff, rinse 'm good with water, then blow with air.
Dan
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Post by dancbx on Apr 19, 2018 20:57:10 GMT -5
I have occasionally if there is no option, blow them out or parts cleaner tank and then blow them out.
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Post by sawnami on Apr 19, 2018 23:16:05 GMT -5
Wait till the wife is gone for a couple of days and run them through the dishwasher.😊 Works great.
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Post by sweepleader on Apr 20, 2018 10:38:43 GMT -5
I never risked the dishwasher but I am sure things would be fine. I use air and carb cleaner.
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Post by onlyhomelites on Apr 21, 2018 17:31:50 GMT -5
I use air when they are not soiled with fuel or oil. If they are "greasy", good old dish soap and hot water works great and won't harm a thing.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2018 18:57:02 GMT -5
I use air when they are not soiled with fuel or oil. If they are "greasy", good old dish soap and hot water works great and won't harm a thing. Yeah, that's what I wanted to know, I wanted to use the super green/purple cleaner over solvents, of course it takes longer for the filter to dry, but I like that stuff.
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Post by brushcutter on Apr 21, 2018 21:00:32 GMT -5
I have used Dawn or Super Clean on my filters for years. It works very well, even on filters that looked done for. Super Clean is also good for cleaning saw chains, just let them soak in a coffee can overnight and scrub them with a scrub brush. Just wear gloves if you don't want your hands getting all dried out.
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Post by brushcutter on Apr 21, 2018 21:01:09 GMT -5
Sorry, double post!
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Post by Supercharged86 on Apr 22, 2018 21:47:02 GMT -5
Wait till the wife is gone for a couple of days and run them through the dishwasher.😊 Works great. TOO FUNNY STEVE! LOL!
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Post by rowdy235 on Apr 23, 2018 18:40:44 GMT -5
I usually blow mine off after each use. On the equipment that gets used more often I usually replace the filters every 1-2 years. Most of my saws don't get as much use, so the cleanings keep them working good.
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Post by schochr on Apr 24, 2018 7:29:09 GMT -5
A have a E-Z 10100. Rather than but a new air filter, I am thinking about making one. I assume felt around 0.1", what is recommended for the micron rating? thanks
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Post by sweepleader on Apr 24, 2018 11:16:32 GMT -5
The rating to be better than wood chips. That means no leaks around the corners or elsewhere.
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Post by hotajax on May 18, 2018 23:33:18 GMT -5
Wait till the wife is gone for a couple of days and run them through the dishwasher.😊 Works great. a good time to clean fish, too. Or have an female associate from your office stop by for a consultation.
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