{"product_id":"sa600-carbon-filter-2-pack","title":"SA600 CARBON FILTER (2-PACK)","description":"\u003c!-- wp:image {\"id\":12534,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\"} --\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/smartairfilters.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/03\/carbonUK-1024x346.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12534\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:image --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- wp:heading --\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eCarbon Filter - FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- wp:generateblocks\/container {\"uniqueId\":\"f04cf5ba\",\"isDynamic\":true,\"blockVersion\":4} --\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:pb\/accordion-item {\"titleTag\":\"h6\",\"uuid\":124880} --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 id=\"at-124880\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\"\u003eHow do I know when to change my carbon filter?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ac-124880\" class=\"c-accordion__content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbon filter lifespan is very difficult to predict as every house has differing levels of background VOCs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs such, we recommend what we call the “smell test” to know when to replace a carbon filter. To run your smell test:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} --\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:list-item --\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen your purifier and remove the carbon filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:list-item --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- wp:list-item --\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold the middle of the carbon filter up to your nose (within 1-3cm) and smell the carbon filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:list-item --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- wp:list-item --\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you smell a sour, acidic or chemical smell, then this means your carbon filter is saturated and should be replaced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:list-item --\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:list --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerform the above 3 steps on a regular basis (every 1-2 weeks) to tell when to replace your carbon filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:pb\/accordion-item --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- wp:pb\/accordion-item {\"titleTag\":\"h6\",\"uuid\":124881} --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 id=\"at-124881\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\"\u003eWhat’s the difference between pellet-style and foam-style carbon filters?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ac-124881\" class=\"c-accordion__content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat’s important for a carbon filter is\u003cbr\u003ea) the total weight of carbon used (increases the lifespan)\u003cbr\u003eb) the total area of carbon available (increases the CADR)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo foam style carbon filters may well have a higher CADR short term, but a drastically reduced lifespan. Another ‘pro’ is lower air resistance, which allows more air through. But this is at the detriment of lifespan and possibly CADR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: above CADR all refer to f-CADR or ‘formaldehyde CADR’. That is, CADR for VOCs not p-CADR (CADR for particulates\/PM2.5).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:pb\/accordion-item --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- wp:pb\/accordion-item {\"titleTag\":\"h6\",\"uuid\":124882} --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 id=\"at-124882\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\"\u003eAre carbon filters recyclable?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ac-124882\" class=\"c-accordion__content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheoretically, carbon filters can be reactivated, but reactivation requires a high temperature (600-900ºC), making it impractical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to utilise or dispose of carbon filters in a more environmentally friendly way, you can first disassemble the filter, then take out the activated carbon particles and dispose of them separately. You can also check if the local recycling plant offers activated carbon recycling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActivated charcoal is also helpful (if not heavily polluted) for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smartaquariumguide.com\/used-activated-carbon-from-fish-tank\/\"\u003egrowing flowers and vegetables\u003c\/a\u003e (it helps to control the soil humidity and pH).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:pb\/accordion-item --\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:generateblocks\/container --\u003e","brand":"Smart Air","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55218199626053,"sku":"SAF-SA600-CARBON","price":33.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/3533\/0629\/files\/8ef61b70-Carbon-1.png?v=1753361324","url":"https:\/\/www.airbon.co.uk\/products\/sa600-carbon-filter-2-pack","provider":"Airbon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}