Inherent filtration is recommended to be:

2.5 mm aluminum equivalent
0.5 tungsten equivalent
0.5 mm aluminum equivalent
2.0 mm aluminum equivalent


0.5 mm aluminum equivalent

Rationale: Inherent filtration is usually about 0.5 mm aluminum equivalent. Inherent filtration is built into the tube; glass tube and insulating oil.

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