 no
retrofitting
Now, homeowners can enjoy the benefits
of a high performance filter without the hassle and expense of
retrofitting, with the 5" MERV 10 high performance Practical Pleat. It's
unique gasket fits into the one-inch filter slot with the excessive
depth of the filter protruding in the duct system.
The self-sealing
gasket prevents unfiltered air from by-passing the filtering process.
biological
contaminants
Filters that are not
self-sealing allow pollutants to be pulled around the filter, filter
bypass, and into the ventilation system, escaping the filtration
process. As these particles accumulate, they provide nutrients necessary
for mold, mildew and other biological contaminants to breed and grow in
the ventilation system. These biological contaminants can become
airborne and be blown into inhabited areas. The Practical Pleat's
self-sealing gasket adapts to imperfections in the filter track,
eliminating filter bypass and preserving the integrity of the filter.
reduces energy
bills
 An
accumulation of these contaminants on the evaporator coil inhibits heat
transfer, which make s the unit work harder to heat and cool. In fact, a
0.05 inch build-up of contaminants on the evaporator coil can reduce
efficiency and increase energy consumption up to 37% for that unit.
30x increased
efficiency
The Practical Pleat
can capture up to to 30 times more small contaminants than the standard
furnace filter it is intended to replace. These filters are designed to
protect the heating and cooling equipment and are really 'non-filters'
from an indoor air quality standpoint.
433% greater
surface area
In general, the more
efficient a filter is at capturing particles, the greater its resistance
to airflow. The Practical Pleat overcomes the increase in resistance to
airflow, without sacrifcing efficiency, by extending the surface area of
the filter.
The Practical Pleat's surface
area is
433%
greater than a comparable one-inch extended surface pleat and
consequently reduces resistance to airflow by 41%.
This reduction in
resistance to airflow reduces energy consumption, increases air
circulation, increases efficiency, decreases maintenance and extends the
effective lifetime of the equipment.
longer lasting
The standard one-inch
filter needs to be replaced every 30 to 60 days, during periods of use.
The Practical Pleat's extended surface area provides for an effective
lifetime of up to one year.
merv ratings
Selection of air
filters has been simplified by MERV ratings. MERV, Minimum Efficiency
Reporting Value, expresses the efficiency of a filter to remove certain
particles fro an air stream. Filters with higher MERV ratings are more
efficient at capturing small particles as they pass through the filter.
Filters are tested in
accordance with the
American
Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers
Standard 52.2. To qualify for a MERV rating, filters are sealed into the
filter frame to eliminate filter bypass, airflow around the filter or
through and unintended path.
To benefit from the
reduction of harmful contaminants that higher MERV ratings provide,
self-sealing filters must be used. Otherwise, MERV ratings have no
integrity and are of no value.
automatic
re-order available
Don't get caught with a dirty filter!
Studies indicate that a well-maintained air filter in your home
can save up to 4% on your heating/air conditioning bill. You can always
have a clean filter when needed with the Consumer Filter Replacement
Program.
Technical Data
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