What MERV rating is filtrete 1000?
What MERV rating is filtrete 1000?
MERV 11
Filtrete MPR 1000 Allergen Defense Air Filters (4″ – 6″)
| Attribute Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Filter Life | 12 Months |
| MERV Rating | MERV 11 |
| MPR Rating | 1000 |
| Overall Thickness (Imperial) | 4 in |
What is the MERV rating for Filtrete filters?
11
3M Filtrete 1″ Air Filters Comparison Chart:
| Basic Dust | Micro Allergen Defense | |
|---|---|---|
| * MPR Rating: | 300 | 1000 |
| MERV Rating: | 5 | 11 |
| ** Efficiency: | 34% | 88% |
| Pressure Drop: | 0.23 | 0.23 |
Can I use Filtrete filter for face mask?
3M does not recommend or support the use of a Filtrete™ Filter to make a mask or respirator because: Filtrete™ Brand products are designed to be used in home HVAC systems. The filter material in a Filtrete™ Filter performs very differently than an approved N95 respirator or a mask.
Is filtrete a good air filter?
CR’s take: The Filtrete Ultra Allergen Reduction 1500 MPR filter earns a Very Good rating for removing smoke, dust, and pollen from the air with the system running on a high fan speed, but is only average when running on its lowest speed. In both cases, air flow through the filter is strong.
What do filtrete numbers mean?
MPR stands for Microparticle Performance Rating, and it’s how Filtrete™ Brand reports a filter’s ability to pull in and trap tiny particles between 0.3 and 1 micron in size. For reference, an average strand of human hair is about 70 microns in size. That’s nearly 70 times larger than the largest fine particle*.
What does MERV stand for?
Minimum Efficiency Reporting Values
Minimum Efficiency Reporting Values, or MERVs, report a filter’s ability to capture larger particles between 0.3 and 10 microns (µm). This value is helpful in comparing the performance of different filters.
What MERV rating is filtrete 600?
MERV 7
Filtrete MPR 600 Pollen Air Filters
| Attribute Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Filter Life | 3 months |
| MERV Rating | MERV 7 |
| MPR Rating | 600 |
| Overall Thickness (Imperial) | 1 in |
Do Filtrete filters filter Covid?
⁶ While Filtrete™ Air Filters cannot reduce the risk or prevent the spread of the coronavirus, our air purifier filters and high performance HVAC filters (MPR 1500 and above) can help provide cleaner, fresher air.
What is the best furnace filter for viruses?
Filters with MERV-13 or higher ratings can trap smaller particles, including viruses. Many home HVAC systems will have a MERV-8 filter installed as the default.
Who makes Filtrete air?
3M
Filtrete™ Brand is a premiere 3M Brand helping improve indoor air quality for your family. For nearly 25 years, Filtrete™ Filters have delivered cleaner air to millions of homes, becoming a leader in residential air filtration. As a result, Filtrete is the most trusted filter brand in America*.
Which is the best filtrete?
So, to recap: the best overall Filtrete air filter is Healthy Living MPR 2800. It has the highest MPR and MERV ratings and provides an unparalleled air-filtering capacity to capture larger and ultrafine particles. Odor Reduction MPR 1200 is a great mid-priced option.
What MERV rating is 1500 MPR?
The MPR system is the superior standard. 2
| MPR 1000 | 41% | 77% |
| MPR 1200 | 43% | 78% |
| MERV 12 | 35% | 80% |
| MPR 1500 | 54% | 83% |
| MERV 13 | 50% | 85% |
