Looking for filters for my portable spraybooth unit.

ajlelectronics · Apr 19, 2021

I have an Island Clean Air Duster 1000 which appears to be Singaporean. I am getting no joy with replacement filters for it and wonder if anyone knows of a supplier?

Instruction manual PDF

MCKDAVID · Apr 19, 2021

Unlikely that they'll manufacturer them themselves, most probably bought in. Try someone in the HVAC industries, there's plenty of filter specialists who will be able to source an equivelant, all they need are dimensions, frame material (metal or card usually), filter media type & grade (or what it's used for / function). I'd suggest that you try someone like Durham filtration. They do pretty much all industries. Try calling them, they'll certainly find you an equivalent grade / size.

timgunn1962 · Apr 19, 2021

Measure up the old ones HxWxD and look for any markings that might give a clue to the filtration level. Photos are useful if isn’t obvious from the markings.

Parm · Apr 19, 2021

Shouldn't be too difficult to get the filters as the manufacturer has provided the filter dimensions. Factory spares May be available.

I suspect you will have to do lots of ringing around filter suppliers and ask to match the sizes above

Bit time consuming but not impossible

Parm · Apr 19, 2021

What I meant in my post was that factory spares may not be available

let me know, I’ll put you in touch with someone that does this for a living

ajlelectronics · Apr 19, 2021

Thanks all. The filter unit that is in there is totally encrusted, allowing no airflow. I thought it was getting a bit cloudy when I primed a car last week!

I can't see how the filter comes apart, it looks for all the world like a sealed cartridge, but will persevere with it. Thanks for the advice @Parm, I will likely be asking you again later.

timgunn1962 · Apr 19, 2021

I would still suggest checking the actual measurements. I think the nominal sizes are usually the housing outside dimensions, so a bit bigger than the actual element dimensions because the elements need to fit inside the housings.

Filter Size Guide - ADD Filtration

www.addfiltration.co.uk

Parm · Apr 19, 2021

ajlelectronics said:
Thanks all. The filter unit that is in there is totally encrusted, allowing no airflow. I thought it was getting a bit cloudy when I primed a car last week!

I can't see how the filter comes apart, it looks for all the world like a sealed cartridge, but will persevere with it. Thanks for the advice @Parm, I will likely be asking you again later.

I’ve never see that system, but it shouldn’t be a sealed cartridge. Perhaps it’s just gummed up through use?

how old is the unit?

also, if you get more of the DP16 filters (cheaper of the lot) and change them regularly, it should prolong the life of the main filters.

dan.taylor.1 · Apr 20, 2021

I've used ducting Express services and they were very helpful. Worth a shot seen as you have the dimensions and know what they need to do.

Agroshield · Apr 20, 2021

The sizes given are US imperial ones. UK-equivalent filters would be described as 400mm (nominal).

If you look at the manual, there are three filters: a foam dust catcher that in principle is cleanable (it says vacuum it, but also could be washed). This is likely the same material as the foam filters found in lawnmowers and motorbikes. The given 50mm thickness might be difficult to achieve in one piece, but you could double up. The second filter is a standard pleated paper filter. A standard thickness for these is 50mm, so you could double up to get the 100mm needed. The third one is a carbon filter - same construction and footprint as the pleated paper one, just different filter material. To find this in 25mm thick might be a challenge - 50mm is more easily available, so you might have to borrow 25mm of space from the foam filter and reduce that one. Dismantling it will give you an idea of what is possible.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-x-Air-Filter-Foam-Sheet-12-x-9-305-x-230-x-25-mm/184612575180 (I know the size is not correct).