Koch Filter 102-700-017 Pleated Air Filter Merv 8 16x25x2

Product Description

The KOCH FILTER 102-700-017 is a MERV 8 pleated panel air filter designed for standard residential and light commercial HVAC applications. Built with a synthetic filter media and a beverage board frame, it delivers 70 percent filter efficiency at a nominal size of 16x25x2 inches. At 300 feet per minute face velocity, it moves 850 CFM of airflow with a low initial resistance of 0.23 inches water gauge and a final resistance of 1 inch water gauge. Weighing approximately 0.25 pounds, this filter is a straightforward drop-in replacement for general-use air filter positions in forced-air systems. Licensed HVAC technicians and qualified service professionals are the typical installers.

This filter is suited for general-use forced-air heating and cooling systems in residential and light commercial settings. The MERV 8 rating makes it effective at capturing common airborne particles such as dust, lint, and similar debris before they reach the evaporator coil or heat exchanger. With 8.1 square feet of white synthetic filter media, it maintains adequate airflow while providing mid-range filtration performance. It is intended for use in standard filter slots accepting a 16x25x2 nominal size panel filter.

Key Features

• MERV 8 filtration rating with 70 percent filter efficiency
• Synthetic white filter media with 8.1 square feet of media area
• Beverage board frame for structural integrity in standard filter tracks
• Low initial resistance of 0.23 inches water gauge supports system airflow
• Rated airflow of 850 CFM at 300 feet per minute face velocity
• Lightweight at 0.25 pounds for easy single-technician handling

Compatibility

Designed as a general-use OEM-style replacement panel filter for residential and light commercial forced-air HVAC systems accepting a nominal 16x25x2 inch pleated filter.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by a licensed HVAC technician or qualified service professional. Always power down the air handler or furnace at the disconnect before removing or installing a filter. Confirm airflow direction markings on the filter frame align with the system airflow direction before inserting. Check and replace filters on a schedule consistent with system load and local air quality conditions.