Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Clandestine
So, have all these folks 'never used one' and not know what they're talking about, either?

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Sorry about that. Mine is smaller, I'm pretty sure... but still runs almost constantly. I usually begin to notice it losing effectiveness after about 1.5-2 years. But it goes back to working like a charm when the carbon is replaced.
Wish I knew what you meant but it appears other's experience mirror the statement I made in the first place.
grey1223 Reviewed by grey1223 on . HOW LONG DO CARBON FILTERS LAST? I have a 3000m3 extractor with the coresponding carbon filter which has been running 24/7 for 3 years without smells. How often is it recomendable to change it? Rating: 5