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Upgrade Kits for Electronic Air Cleaners

        Permatron offers a new and exciting way to extend the life of electronic air cleaning systems – a permanent/washable electrostatic prefilter and an activated carbon afterfilter.  Electronic air cleaners are a highly effective particulate air filtration system, specifically designed to remove small particles from the air.  However, many of the most common allergens (mold, pollen, pet dander, lint and household dust) are fairly large particles averaging 10 microns and up in size.  As larger particles build up on the metal collector plates, the air cleaner rapidly loses its efficiency and must be frequently cleaned to maintain peak performance.  The electrostatic prefilter captures larger particles before they can break off and be blown through the air cleaner, causing high voltage arcing which produces a snapping sound in your ductwork.  The activated carbon afterfilter adsorbs organic odors, stale air or musty odors, smoke, plus ozone, which can be produced by EACs.  Independent testing shows that using a higher efficiency, washable, electrostatic prefilter will significantly enhance the working efficiency of the electronic air cleaner, without affecting the air flow requirements.  Permatron’s upgrade kit can be made to fit most EAC units.