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We have an AEG condenser dryer.ย  The final filter before the condenser itself is a rectangle of porous foam.ย  The dryer is still working but this filter is looking tired and growing some holes in it as a result of cleaning and washing over the years.

It seems that it's no longer available as a spare but I'd like to keep fluff and dog hair out of the condenser fins.ย  You'd think it wouldn't be too hard to buy a sheet of foam, cut to size and crack on...but it isn't.ย  Can anyone steer me towards an appropriate foam of a suitable porosity?ย  Of all the folks we have on here, there's a good chance there's someone who works in this field.

Cheers,

Onzadog.


 
Posted : 28/01/2018 5:32 pm
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Reticulated open-cell foam

You might find some locally, it's used for loudspeaker fronts too


 
Posted : 28/01/2018 6:25 pm
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Thank you.ย  Any idea of the ppi needed for a tumble dryer?


 
Posted : 28/01/2018 6:27 pm
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I've only used it for loudspeakers; ppi is pores per inch so maybe count the original??


 
Posted : 28/01/2018 6:39 pm
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I think I have the same modelm. I found a sheet of generic filter foam in a shop that sold vacuum cleaners and cut out a bit of that. Seems to work and I've not died yet


 
Posted : 28/01/2018 6:50 pm