Motorguard Filters

[In Utopia]

I've been looking at upgrading my present dryer to a Motorguard.
I notice there are 2 models, a JLMM-45, and a M-26.
What are the pros and cons of both since I can't find any feedback info on either, and really can't find much general info at all.

What sort of indicator if any is there to tell when a filter needs changing?

Right now I'm using HF in lines and putting the desiccant in a toaster oven to dry it out, but even with 28% humidity they are starting to turn pink after cutting out about 12 5" diam. five point stars.

[zoama]

I've been looking at upgrading my present dryer to a Motorguard.
I notice there are 2 models, a JLMM-45, and a M-26.
What are the pros and cons of both since I can't find any feedback info on either, and really can't find much general info at all.

What sort of indicator if any is there to tell when a filter needs changing?

Right now I'm using HF in lines and putting the desiccant in a toaster oven to dry it out, but even with 28% humidity they are starting to turn pink after cutting out about 12 5" diam. five point stars.

JLMM-45 is what you want. It's a kit that comes with the M-26 and three filters, 1 in the unit and two spares. The filters restrict the airflow when full but 1 will last the average user months. http://www.tooltopia.com/motorguard-m45.aspx

[nick54]

Not intending to jack your thread, just wondering where your getting the replacement desiccant and how do you disassemble the HF dryer?

[In Utopia]

Use a 9/16" wrench on the male pipe end, grasp the the large black end and unscrew it. The gray outer housing just pulls off.
Remove the white felt washer, pour the desiccant into a small homemade aluminum foil pan and bake for about 20 minutes at around 200deg.
I use a toaster oven, a gas oven creates to much moisture. You'll notice they are a lot bluer than when you bought it.
Put your finger over the center post and fill the bowl back up, put the felt washer back, screw the top back on (hand tight) and you're good to go.

[ShaneJackson]

Don't know if anyone else has done this or tried it, but I cooked mine the other day in a glass bowl in the microwave. 15 sec and done. Nice and dark blue. a lot cheaper on the electric bill..... Maybe there is a reason not to do this???

[bnun12]

Shane
I think your avatar is the perfect example of why not to cook desiccant in the microwave and then cook and eat hotdogs from the same microwave. "I cooked mine the other day in a glass bowl in the microwave. 15 sec and done"

HA HA

[nick54]

Thanks for the instructions, where do you get replacement desiccant when the old stuff no longer regens?

Use a 9/16" wrench on the male pipe end, grasp the the large black end and unscrew it. The gray outer housing just pulls off.
Remove the white felt washer, pour the desiccant into a small homemade aluminum foil pan and bake for about 20 minutes at around 200deg.
I use a toaster oven, a gas oven creates to much moisture. You'll notice they are a lot bluer than when you bought it.
Put your finger over the center post and fill the bowl back up, put the felt washer back, screw the top back on (hand tight) and you're good to go.

[Rambozo]

Thanks for the instructions, where do you get replacement desiccant when the old stuff no longer regens?

http://bit.ly/NLBtee

[In Utopia]

Just ordered the Motorguard, getting tired of changing the small filters out.

[nick54]

Google, damn, imaging that - this is what I hate about forums, tend to make me stupid.

http://bit.ly/NLBtee

[Steve]

Any food that is cooked in that microwave after cooking the desiccant rots your teeth!