Charcoal air filters

I am attempting to mitigate pollutants and off-gassing products in
an exhibit environment.  The current exhibit is a recreation of a
"trophy room" from a historic horse farm.  The display is an
enclosed room, approximately 10 feet x 10 feet.  It features wood
paneling and wood shelves.  Approximately 100 silver and 100 gold
plated trophies are on display in the exhibit.

The trophies are showing signs of minor tarnish/corrosion.  Long
terms plans include removing the real wood from the exhibit and
replacing it with aluminum painted with a faux wood finish.

In the short term I'm looking to placing an air filter or scrubber
in the room.  I was planning on using an activated charcoal based
filter unless there is better option.  In searching for a self
contained filter system I was quickly overwhelmed by the array of
options available.

Does anyone have experience with using a small contained unit in an
exhibition setting.  I'm looking for recommendations of specific
models or manufacturers if possible.

Conor McMahon
Curator of Collections
International Museum of the Horse
4089 Iron Works Pike
Lexington Ky 40511
859-259-4229


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