{"product_id":"24x24x2-koch-multi-pleat-elite-high-capacity-merv-8-102-741-022","title":"24x24x2 Koch Multi-Pleat Elite High Capacity MERV 8 102-741-022 (12 Filters)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e24″ × 24″ × 2″\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKoch Multi-Pleat Elite\u003c\/strong\u003e filter (part number 102-741-022) delivers \u003cstrong\u003eMERV 8\u003c\/strong\u003e filtration in a \u003cstrong\u003eHigh Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e configuration that packs approximately 30% more pleated media into the same nominal frame size. The added media area extends service life and lowers pressure drop, making it the right pick when filter changes are scheduled by pressure drop rather than calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Multi-Pleat Elite is built around \u003cstrong\u003eself-supporting synthetic media\u003c\/strong\u003e — the pleats hold their shape on their own, with no metal grid required downstream. That single design choice changes everything about handling and disposal: no metal components means the filter is \u003cstrong\u003efully incinerable\u003c\/strong\u003e after use, with no separation step required. Strips bonded to the air-entering side maintain uniform pleat spacing and prevent fluttering, and Koch’s exclusive \u003cstrong\u003evForm™\u003c\/strong\u003e pleating technology preserves the same aerodynamic v-shaped pleat geometry the original Multi-Pleat line has used for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen Multi-Pleat Elite is specified\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidential HVAC systems\u003c\/strong\u003e — the standard 1″ and 2″ pleated panel format used by most homes in North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight commercial buildings\u003c\/strong\u003e — offices, retail, schools, hotels, and other facilities running standard pleated panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisposal-sensitive facilities\u003c\/strong\u003e — no metal grid means clean incineration without separation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture-prone installations\u003c\/strong\u003e — high wet-strength beverage board frame and resilient synthetic media handle humidity and condensation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy-conscious systems\u003c\/strong\u003e — low resistance to airflow reduces fan power consumption over the filter life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRough-handling environments\u003c\/strong\u003e — the media is engineered to endure shipping, handling, and installation without pleat collapse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesign and construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedia:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% synthetic, self-supporting (no metal grid required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePleating:\u003c\/strong\u003e vForm™ pleating technology, aerodynamic v-shaped pleats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePleat retention:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bonded strips on the air-entering side maintain uniform spacing and prevent fluttering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e High wet-strength beverage board with cross-member bracing (recyclable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e High Capacity, 2″ depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEfficiency rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e MERV 8 per ASHRAE Test Standard 52.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListings:\u003c\/strong\u003e UL 900 and ULC-S111-07 classified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturing:\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 9001 registered facility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisposal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully incinerable (no metal components)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 filters per case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat MERV 8 captures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaptures dust mite debris, pollen, mold spores, pet dander, and most household and office airborne dust. The standard residential and commercial efficiency for everyday indoor air quality, balancing capture performance with airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStandard Capacity vs. High Capacity: which to choose\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth configurations share the same MERV 8 rating, the same vForm™ pleat geometry, the same self-supporting media, and the same beverage board frame. The difference is media area. \u003cstrong\u003eStandard Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e is the right choice when filters are changed on a regular calendar schedule (every 30, 60, or 90 days, for example) and the goal is reliable performance at a balanced price. \u003cstrong\u003eHigh Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e packs approximately 30% more media into the same frame — the right choice when changeouts are triggered by pressure drop rather than calendar, since the extra media extends time-to-final-pressure-drop and stretches the spend across more service hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e1″ vs. 2″ depth\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch the filter depth to your filter slot. \u003cstrong\u003e1″\u003c\/strong\u003e is the standard residential return-air grille and many older furnace cabinets. \u003cstrong\u003e2″\u003c\/strong\u003e is more common in newer high-efficiency furnace cabinets and light commercial AHUs. The 2″ format holds more media than the 1″ in the same nominal width and height, so it generally delivers longer service life and lower pressure drop — but only if your housing actually accepts a 2″ filter. Measure the slot before ordering; a 2″ filter cannot be forced into a 1″ slot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMulti-Pleat Elite vs. XL8 vs. XL11\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKoch makes three Multi-Pleat MERV 8 panel filters, each tuned for a different environment. The \u003cstrong\u003eElite\u003c\/strong\u003e (this filter) is fully incinerable with self-supporting media — the cleanest-disposal option for standard HVAC. The \u003cstrong\u003eXL8\u003c\/strong\u003e uses an expanded galvanized steel grid for additional pleat support in demanding airflow conditions. The \u003cstrong\u003eXL11\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for elevated-temperature applications up to 500°F — paint booths, drying ovens, baking systems, and other high-heat installations. For typical residential and commercial HVAC, the Elite is the right starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eImportant sizing and ordering notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes listed are nominal.\u003c\/strong\u003e Actual dimensions are slightly under nominal — standard for the industry; the filter slides into a nominal-sized slot without binding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial sizes are not available.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Multi-Pleat Elite ships only in the standard sizes listed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull carton quantities only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Per Koch’s shipping policy, Multi-Pleat Elite ships in full carton quantities for safe transit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Multi-Pleat Elite drops into standard 2″-deep filter slots and is interchangeable with most competitive 2-inch pleated panel filters in the same nominal size. It is the direct upgrade path for facilities currently running fiberglass panel filters or low-MERV pleated filters — same housing, meaningfully better capture performance at MERV 8.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44118791716986,"sku":"102-741-022","price":149.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1130\/9462\/files\/getimage2_550f5865-50d0-4ca5-9ac5-a790504bb3ab.jpg?v=1777662049","url":"https:\/\/www.rememberthefilter.com\/products\/24x24x2-koch-multi-pleat-elite-high-capacity-merv-8-102-741-022","provider":"RememberTheFilter.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}