If you often find yourself wondering how to know when to change your industrial vacuum filters, then this article has the answer.
Although most industrial vacuum filters require very little maintenance, regular upkeep, and maintenance will expand the longevity of your filters by many years.
Follow The Top 5 tips for Industrial Vacuum Filters
1. Paper Bag
If a paper bag is installed in your vacuum as a first stage of filtration then waiting till the bag gets 2/3 or ¾ full before changing it is good enough. Do not wait till the bag is filled to the brim or it might burst. The condition of the bag can usually be detected visually and by a noticeable drop in suction from your vacuum. It might also be a good idea to change the bad immediately if your vacuum picks up something smelly.
2. Dust Bag Full Indicator
Some of the industrial vacuums come equipped with dust bag indicators that make it super easy to know when to it's time to change the bag. This will automatically notify you when the industrial vacuum filter bag needs replacing. Some will make your life even simpler by prompting you when the clear is blocked somehow. Although the indicator tells you when it requires changing it would be wise not to depend on it solely as often these might not be entirely foolproof.
3. Main Filter
Being the first major line of defense in filtering the air, main filters are perhaps the most important filter of any industrial vacuum. A good rule of thumb is to clean the main filter after every 3 to 5 years when the performance of the industrial vacuum filters has noticeably dropped a considerable level. The main filter is usually made of cotton or polyester materials and is recommended to be washed with a mild detergent and drying it in the air. We do not advise dryers for drying the main filters.
4. Micro Filter
In the industrial vacuum filters, the microfilters need to be changed every 3 months to successfully filter air before it through HEPA or ULPA filter or the motor. When it’s time to change the microfilters, you will notice a visible discoloration of the filter. Micro filters can usually be washed 2 to 3 times and air dried in the sun. We advise you not to use regular dryers to avoid any kind of shrinkage.
5. HEPA Filter
When we talk about maintaining industrial vacuum filters, it is typically suggested that you replace the HEPA filters after using it for 1000 hours. It, however, depends heavily on the usage of the vacuum, for example, the HEPA filter will be required to be changed sooner if the vacuum is used intensely 24 hours a day, after at most 1 year of use. But if you barely use it for 15 minutes a day the HEPA filter will last much longer before you’ll need to replace it, it can last up to at least a few years without replacing.
Most good quality Industrial vacuums are equipped with multi-stage filtration systems which protect each level of filtration protects the next level. If the paper bags and micro-filters are diligently maintained and replaced, you can easily extend the life of your industrial vacuum filters as well as the life of the vacuum itself.
Please keep in mind that the guidelines given here are basic and the intervals for replacing your industrial vacuum filters will vary according to their usage. Until you eventually learn the routine of replacement and maintenance that your industrial vacuum filters require it would be wise to check the filters often at regular intervals.
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