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Old 10-13-2009, 10:19 PM   #68 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by tasdrouille View Post
This is common practice in emerging countries. I actually have an SAE paper here where they tested various methods to clean and reuse OEM paper filters. The best way to do it is to tap it a couple times on a flat surface, then blow it from the clean side with compressed air. You should just be careful not to contaminate the clean side while doing so.
It's ironic that we have to look to "up and coming" countries to find ideas on how to live properly and recycle/reuse, and stop wasting so much.
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