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HV Battery Fan Air Filter Mod

Discussion in 'Prius c Accessories and Modifications' started by Freeekonaleesh2, Mar 6, 2015.

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  1. CR94

    CR94 Senior Member

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    Right. Even something as coarse as a single layer of typical cheap fiberglass furnace filter material should suffice to keep troublesome big stuff out, and not clog too readily.
     
    #21 CR94, Mar 12, 2015
  2. Freeekonaleesh2

    Freeekonaleesh2 Junior Member

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    UPDATE 5000 Miles

    Well, had my 5,000 mile Maintenance done today(yes only been 2 Months) at the dealership.
    When I got home I checked the HV Battery Fan Filter I installed from 500 miles, and this is what it looks like after 4,500 Miles.

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    Just a slight amount of dust collection and 1 Mosquito.
    No Hole clogging.
    I think the 5000 Mile check is perfect for this setup. (Could go 10K but I'm sticking to 5K.)
    Now I know that less dust is going threw the HV Battery and HV Battery Fan.
    I just washed it with water in my sink, and now clean.

    Let me know your thoughts.
     
    #22 Freeekonaleesh2, May 13, 2015
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  3. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    I have been using a piece of vacuum motor filter, virtually since day one. Day before yesterday I pulled it out, not the first time, and swapped in a piece of mosquito screen.

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    With the old filter I've been seeing battery temps typically running around 36~38C. I'll see how it goes with this new, much more open mesh.

    I also cleaned the fan and the ducting. You don't need to take the fan right out for cleaning; just reaching in with Q-Tips and then using a little compressed air suffices.

    Before cleaning, not that good of a pic:

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    And after:

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    We're at 52000 kms, not that much.
     
    #23 Mendel Leisk, May 13, 2015
  4. Motov8r

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    Is his a chronic problem with these fans or a few extreme cases of rolling kennels or Sasquatch owned vehicles?


    iPhone ?
     
    #24 Motov8r, May 13, 2015
  5. Freeekonaleesh2

    Freeekonaleesh2 Junior Member

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    Well I would consider mine to be a little above normal with dust since I work in New Home Inspections. Very Dusty roads and I bring a-lot of dirt in with my shoes(I have Weathertech floor mats). Though I havent rolled the windows down yet. Im trying to keep the inside as clean as I can. Lol. I do Miss the wind in my hair. Lol
     
    #25 Freeekonaleesh2, May 13, 2015
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