08/25/2026
More filtration efficiency is always better, right? ๐ค According to Jamie, not quite!
It sounds backwards, because in theory, a higher efficiency rating should mean cleaner air. While this is true, and higher efficiency media DOES catch finer particles, it also creates more resistance to airflow. That resistance shows up as a higher pressure drop in your filtration system, which puts additional strain on your fan, increases energy consumption, and can shorten the life of the filter itself.
Basically, your system needs to be able to handle that resistance. If it can't, you end up trading a perfectly efficient filter for one with capture rates you may not have even needed in the first place! ๐ฌ
If you're not sure how to find the sweet spot between capture efficiency and system performance, or which media is best for your filtration system, reach out to our team and we'd be happy to help you figure it out.
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