🔍 OEM Air Filter Element for Ingersoll-Rand SS3 Compressor Review

I recently upgraded the air filter element for my compressor with this product and have seen a noticeable improvement in air quality during use. My analysis of this product showed that it is well-made with premium materials, making it a durable and reliable choice for all DIY enthusiasts. While the price point may be slightly higher than other options, the benefits of improved air quality make it worth the investment. Overall, a great addition to my Tools and Home Improvement collection.

$9 for it is like buying $2 candy bars in line at the checkout. Could you make a cheaper filter? It's actually smaller than the original, which is tiny. The inner metal part has been removed so this thing collapses further without supporting the filter material. It has a smaller OD than a cheap factory block so it won't fit snugly, allowing you to easily fit a muffler cover. Absolute rubbish. If I ever need another filter for this compressor I will make it. I feel like I've been cheated at a…

I feel duped too. I was expecting to get a filter as shown in the picture; real IR filter. Instead, I got a cheap red plastic filter filled with fake paper that was made from scratch for about five cents. I wanted a true IR filter because it "uses 100 percent synthetic fiberglass filters to effectively remove contaminants with a filter efficiency of 99.9% at 10 microns." This cheap paper filter doesn't stand up to the heat and humidity in real-life conditions. So I researched further and found…