Customer Reviews

Jet 708731/AFS-1B-OF Replacement Electrostatic Outer Filter for AFS-1000B

5 star:		(1)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

3M Filtrete furnace filters fit perfectly, as they are slightly smaller than the stated 24x12x1. I get them at the local hardware store and they are labeled as a 3 month filter for allergens. If you are in the store, hold them up to similar labeled filters, and you will see that they are slightly smaller. $12.

I bought this unit partly because I saw that I could purchase disposable filters at the local store the same size as Jet says they are 1x12x24. Well jet's filter is actually a half inch smaller in each direction as a normal filter is. In other words a standard filter of the same size doesn't fit. Not sure what I'm going to do at this point, probably will fabricate a transition frame to hold the"bigger" standard size. Jet wants $15 for their filter and the local store wants $4 for the standard size. I take this unit to job sites to help keep the customers house cleaner.

THe standard 1x12x24 filter can be made to fit. Just apply a little muscle to it. If you're really fussy you can tape the edges where it buckles a bit.

I have found this filter to do a great job. My shop now has much less dust. However, I have found the sales pitch (buy them cheaply at your local hardware store) on the outer filter replacement to be disengenuous at best. The filter has the nominal size of 12 x 24 printed on it but in reality it is 1/2 inch smaller on both dimensions. So now I am locked into paying Jet's exorbitant price to replace - at least 3x that of a similar size filter. I thought about giving it 3 stars for this mislabeling but it does keep the air much clearer.

Received the filter very quickly after placing the order. Filter does a great job fits but expensive! Wish there was a less expensive filter that performed as well and fit the opening.

It seems to be a basic, pleated filter. It was a tight fit. The frame is cardboard and rather weak, but it will serve it's purpose. Probably not ideal for a professional, but suitable for the hobbiest. Next time, I will look harder locally for something similar for a better deal.

I'm a hobby wood worker and wish I didn't wait so long to purchase this unit. It's hung from my 9' ceiling in a 28' X 32' garage shop. I'm amazed on how quickly it cleans the air whether you are cutting, sanding, finishing or just sweeping the floor. A remote control is the only way to go on a unit like this!