Maybe it's time to check your cabin pollen filter?

DaveinOlyWA · 07-03-2005, 01:33 PM

i have washed mine twice. it would appear that washing might be needed about once a month in some areas.

i was pleased in that mine seems to catch quite a bit of pollen.

to wash it i just take a kitchen spray nozzle, spray gently in the reverse direction. give it a shake to get excess water out, repeat, shake and let air dry over night.

**Tideland Prius** · 07-03-2005, 03:03 PM

okay so no damage done to the filter by making it wet right? I shall try it.

**Tideland Prius** · 07-03-2005, 06:27 PM

Frank, I checked out Canadian Tire this morning. They only have Toyota filters for 2003 and earlier models.

Frank Hudon · 07-03-2005, 09:12 PM

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Frank, I checked out Canadian Tire this morning. They only have Toyota filters for 2003 and earlier models.
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Same thing.

bookrats · 07-04-2005, 11:36 AM

One note on Electrostatic filters: when we were putting in the HVAC system of our house, we talked to the several people about it, including our general contractor, who had a lot of experience in HVAC.

He pointed us to a fair amount of literature warning of potential dangers with electrostatic filters (or at least some electrostatic filters), because they produce ozone. Ozone is (according to the EPA) potentially harmful to breathe; and so the building industry has been cautious in using them.

However, I don't know whether this is an issue only for larger electrostatic filters, or whether some have been built in ways to minimize/eliminate the risk.

We went with a micro filter for the house's HVAC system, and have been very happy with that.

Bill Merchant · 07-06-2005, 02:51 AM

[font=Comic Sans MS:0a9969d52c]I was at Home Depot today and happened to walk down the furnace filter aisle. For about $20 I can buy a passive electrostatic filter (no ozone, bookrats) that can be cut into about four cabin filters. Electrostatic filters can help reduce small particulates that other-than-HEPA filters don't touch.[/font:0a9969d52c]

**Tideland Prius** · 07-06-2005, 03:08 AM

$20? haha.. that's cheaper than our OEM dust & pollen filter.

DanMan32 · 07-06-2005, 02:06 PM

I don't think passive electrostatic filters can produce ozone. Now active ones that use a high voltage (but weak current) to create the electrostatic field might.

Bill Merchant · 07-06-2005, 02:24 PM

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I don't think passive electrostatic filters can produce ozone. Now active ones that use a high voltage (but weak current) to create the electrostatic field might.[/b]

[font=Comic Sans MS:b94d5113fc]Exactly, Dan. I wouldn't want to be in an enclosed space with an ionizing ozone generator.

Passive electrostatic filters use an electron-donor layer to impart a charge to airborne particulates and a down-stream electron-scavenging layer to attract the charged particulates and trap them.

Wash the filter when it's dirty, let it dry, and it's ready to use again. Having a couple of passive filters like this means you'll always have a fresh one (keep the spare in a zip-lock bag since it's always working).

To really complete the cabin air purification, add an activated carbon filter after the electrostatic filter to scrub out odors. I saw the activated carbon filter media in the same aisle at Home Depot, with the air cleaners.[/font:b94d5113fc]

07-04-2005, 11:36 AM	#35
bookrats Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,843 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	One note on Electrostatic filters: when we were putting in the HVAC system of our house, we talked to the several people about it, including our general contractor, who had a lot of experience in HVAC. He pointed us to a fair amount of literature warning of potential dangers with electrostatic filters (or at least some electrostatic filters), because they produce ozone. Ozone is (according to the EPA) potentially harmful to breathe; and so the building industry has been cautious in using them. However, I don't know whether this is an issue only for larger electrostatic filters, or whether some have been built in ways to minimize/eliminate the risk. We went with a micro filter for the house's HVAC system, and have been very happy with that. __________________ "Have you ever noticed.... Anybody going slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?" -- George Carlin</span> Jeff Meyer <span style=\'color:green\'>Tideland '05 AM Package, 12 November 2004

07-06-2005, 02:51 AM	#36
Bill Merchant absit invidia Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA \| Oregon \| Portland area \| 97004 \| Posts: 4,100 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 18 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts Friends: 60	Re: Maybe it's time to check your cabin pollen filter? [font=Comic Sans MS:0a9969d52c]I was at Home Depot today and happened to walk down the furnace filter aisle. For about $20 I can buy a passive electrostatic filter (no ozone, bookrats) that can be cut into about four cabin filters. Electrostatic filters can help reduce small particulates that other-than-HEPA filters don't touch.[/font:0a9969d52c]

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07-03-2005, 01:33 PM	#31
DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 12,378 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 24 Thanked 121 Times in 103 Posts Friends: 10	i have washed mine twice. it would appear that washing might be needed about once a month in some areas. i was pleased in that mine seems to catch quite a bit of pollen. to wash it i just take a kitchen spray nozzle, spray gently in the reverse direction. give it a shake to get excess water out, repeat, shake and let air dry over night.

07-03-2005, 03:03 PM	#32
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,633 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 229 Thanked 345 Times in 244 Posts Friends: 23	okay so no damage done to the filter by making it wet right? I shall try it.

07-03-2005, 06:27 PM	#33
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,633 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 229 Thanked 345 Times in 244 Posts Friends: 23	Frank, I checked out Canadian Tire this morning. They only have Toyota filters for 2003 and earlier models.

07-06-2005, 03:08 AM	#37
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,633 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 229 Thanked 345 Times in 244 Posts Friends: 23	$20? haha.. that's cheaper than our OEM dust & pollen filter.

07-06-2005, 02:06 PM	#38
DanMan32 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tampa Bay, FL Posts: 3,775 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I don't think passive electrostatic filters can produce ozone. Now active ones that use a high voltage (but weak current) to create the electrostatic field might.