Replacer filter in Air manager for S5

[NAMVn 2]

Hello Ultimaker users,

 

I have a question about filter in Air Manager is a HEPA13, and I want to upgrade it with carbon activated to remove the odors. I often print with ABS

Do u know some options in the market to replace that? I just find out this one, but no one review yet. I'm not sure if it fit well: UM55

 

Thanks and Happy Printing!

[Dustin 193]

I would caution using 3rd party filters.
if the airflow rate is not the same, the firmware will error because of air flow issues.

[NAMVn 2]

🙂it's very interesting that they add activated carbon in their filter, which doesn't exist in original filter in Air Manager.

Edited May 18, 2024 by NAMVn

[dennismosterd 2]

Hy NAMVn,

 

What a great option! I have no experiences with the Alevo3D replacement, but I think the brand itself is bona fide. They specialize in air filtration for 3D printers (i'm not affiliated). I actually bought their aftermarket enclosure (this one) to be cut into the side panel of my S5 to have carbon filtration and luckily i have not done that yet, because this option is way better of course.

 

Looking at the filter I have here, which has the same section view (carbon filter combined with hepa 13 filter), I would not worry about the flow resistance of it compare to the original filter. The most restricting part of the filter is the hepa 13 filter, not the very coarse carbon filter part). So airflow would about be the same.

 

Furthermore from what I know from the firmware considering the airmanager; the airflow is only monitored to detect a clogged filter. All hepa 13 filters will have higher flow resistance toward the end of their life span, so small deviations by placing a different filter should not give problems. 

 

Considering it's the same price, I'm just going to order and try is, since my filter is up for replacement (again, not affiliated, but I just care about air quality al lot in the room where I print)

Edited May 27, 2024 by dennismosterd

[NAMVn 2]

Thank Dennis..so much for your advice. I also worries a lot about air quality from 3d printer, even with S5. I will get one from them. I will report.

 

And,it would be great if you could share a photo of this filter in your S5, to see it fits well. I'm so curious!

 

Anyway, thanks again for your help!

[dennismosterd 2]

So. update: I replaced the filter with the Alevo3D filter and all is great; fits perfect. Filter detection, -reset and filter quality on printer firmware works as well. Been printing about 100 hours with it now. 

 

As far as VOC filtration with the activated carbon I can't say anything about it's effectiveness.

I have the printer completely taped off on all possible leak area's (doors, air manager lid, etc), but I can say that ABS fumes are just as bad in the room I'm printing in (maybe tiny bit less, but that just as well could be cognitive dissonance 😉 ), so the 'smell' part when printing with ABS is not mitigated with this filter.

 

Advice from Alevo3D is to replace filter after 900 hours on harsh conditions (ABS, high build volume temperature) or after 6 months, so in general you will be replacing filter more frequent than the original one....

 

Will post update when I reach about 1000 hours or when I've built a measuring device to know if this filter is actually any improvement (

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