Okay, so it’s a diy filter, yes?
close. . It’s a DYI - REPACK of the glowforge filter for like 1 / 10th the cost
a step by step how to do it.
I am adding iG0r to my frakenforge so its completely self contained.
since I am producing glass dust, and no real wood / acrylic smoke, I think
a external filter will be a winner…
Are you also planning to “vacuum out all the rocks”?
I’d be curious where you’re sourcing activated charcoal filter media for that price point. From what I understand the filter uses quite a lot of that, replacing the media for 1/10th the cost ($25) would seem like a stretch, not to mention the other filter components.
yup “not my pictures”
Jonathan
Is that the same as activated charcoal?
I use something similar as a pre-filter when I use my filter.
Says it is
Gotta believe amazon
I’m confused - that carbon pad isn’t remotely the same as pile of carbon chunks. (being mostly polyester webbing with some carbon dust sprinkled in)
I won’t know till I have it installed and I do smoke tests.
its all theory and speculation at this point, why I am “not starting” this thread till TOMORROW
I have THIS as an alternative source.
i am experimenting and reporting
still MUCH cheaper then a replacement cart!
Jonathan
That is more like what I was expecting.
Or this:
https://www.amazon.com/Filter-Coconut-Granular-Activated-Charcoal/dp/B07K1RX3S3/
so I know quantities*
We all talk and speculate… but no one DOES and documents.
seems to be my bailiwick
-J
I do love the other filters for a pre-filter though!
Catch the nasty glue/sap residue before it hits the expensive filter.
hmm $60 for The 15 lbs (well 13.5) needed
**As promised… **
I decided it was time to dissect a Glowforge filter, and just see what that $250.00 buys us!
Box 14 3/4 “ x 9” x 9” deep
Stage one - 13.5 lbs charcoal
Stage two – thin filter to prevent charcoal dust
Stage three – 1” paper filter (fanfold)
Stage four - 2.5” paper filter
Stage five – Thin filter
Everything is silicone into place, all joints are silicone
All edges, filters are glued into place with silicon
Pictures of the case:
HOW I DID IT…
I used a drill / tap to remove all rivets and tap the case so I can replace the rivets with small flathead screws (for future cleaning / filter swaps)
I then used a thin bladed scraper to break the silicon seal around the seams of the case
Once removed, replace the filters / charcoal – re assemble, use screws to reseal unit.
DONE!
‘parts’ Costs will be done in a future post (soon)
AND the repack
Take a scissors and cut 2 - 9" pieces (you should end up with 4 using both sheets)
I added in each filter flipped so the cardboard would layer the lower opening
to give a better seal between layers (use three cut pieces total)
What it looks like in the filter Cartridge
And WHAT it costs me!
add 3 - bags of 5 lbs of carbon for $60 from amazon.
screw the thing back together. DONE!
[Legal disclaimer]
There is no guarantee that this works as well, or better then an official Glowforge filter cartridge, But then again, we have no guarantee how well those work either