{"id":12521,"date":"2020-11-05T15:32:43","date_gmt":"2020-11-05T07:32:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartairfilters.com\/?post_type=product&p=12521"},"modified":"2026-05-08T04:31:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T20:31:21","slug":"carbon-filter-for-diy-air-purifier","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/smartairfilters.com\/en\/product\/carbon-filter-for-diy-air-purifier\/","title":{"rendered":"Carbon Filter for DIY Air Purifier"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introducing the Carbon Filter for DIY Air Purifier!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Purchase Includes<\/th>1 \u00d7 DIY Air Purifier Carbon Filter (fits DIY1.1 & Cannon)<\/td><\/tr>
Color<\/th>Black<\/td><\/tr>
Dimensions L \u00d7 W \u00d7 H (cm)<\/th>30 \u00d7 1.5 \u00d7 30<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Carbon filters trap unwanted smells, toxic fumes, and other volatile organic compounds (VOCs)<\/a>. When polluted air passes through the filter, the high surface area of the activated charcoal traps the unwanted gases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do I still need a HEPA Filter AND a Carbon Filter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, activated carbon is not very effective at filtering particulate pollution such as PM2.5. It is better to include a HEPA filter for a complete filtration of your indoor air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is also recommended to refrain from using a carbon filter along with a HEPA on the Original as the air flow rate is not sufficient. Instead, if you think you have a serious VOC problem, it is possible to exclude the HEPA filter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Filter stacking order:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Does everyone need a carbon filter for their DIY Air Purifier?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not necessarily, as not all homes have dangerous levels of harmful gases or VOCs that would call for a carbon filter. VOCs are more common in homes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n