How well does a Dynabreeze Filtamat filter for my ducted AC work on PM2.5?

TLDR; Not very well



My ducting uses a Dynabreeze Filtamat I got from Bunnings for $31.50. I cannot find any mention of what its rating is so I thought I would try testing it myself.

Due to the lack of bad air around I ended up doing the rissole test, so as I cooked dinner I waited until the PM10 count was over 100 and then tested the filter along with the others.


To do the test I measured the PM behind the fan and in front of the filter.
Reading behind the fan

Reading in front of the fan


And the results are


Filter Efficiency
FilterPM2.5ExpectedPM10Expected
DYNABREEZE3.02%No Idea3.05%No Idea
MERV 1366.60%67.50%67.47%75%
MERV 1687.39%95%88.10%95%
HEPA97.18%99.97%97.56%99.97%

The filter isn't doing my filter when it comes to small particles.

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