HEPA and Carbon Media For Forest Fire Smoke and Odor Removal

The fires in the US West and Canada have been making life very difficult for millions of Americans who live near to or down wind from the forest fires. Smoke from Canadian fires has found its way into the New England states and many states in the Midwest are seeing smoke from the Western states fires. 

Smoke from burning wood and leaves is very dense and acrid and can create significant respiratory issues especially for those individuals with Asthma or lung issues. Senior citizens are often the most affected. But there are some remedies that allow for reduction and/or removal of the smoke and odor. 

Smoke from burning wood and leaves carries a series of chemicals in the smoke that can cling to any surface and release that odor for a long period of time. The use of general duty furnace filters will not really help much as the smoke particles are very tiny and will pass through these media filters. Only HEPA or HEPA type filters are designed to capture up to 99% of these particles and the additional use of Carbon media for odor adsorption is necessary to remove the smoke odor.

Pure Air Systems has been manufacturing HEPA and Carbon based fan powered air filtration systems since 1985. They make a wide variety of sizes and performance units that can be adapted to any HVAC system or used as stand-alone units. These units incorporate variable speed programmable motors and they can be fitted with both prefilters, HEPA and Carbon media all in one unit. These are commercial grade systems that are identical the ones used in surgery suites, clean rooms, industrial chip manufacturing and more. The systems are easy to install and are all metal housing fabrication. They are made in the U.S. and are very reliable and will run for a long period of time before filters need to be changed.

For more information on the complete line of HEPA and Carbon media filters please go to our website at: http://www.pureairsystems.com   or call us on our toll-free number at;  800-869-8025.

1200HS Plus S Model - Doors removed
Inside the 1200HS Plus S Model

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Air Filters VS UV Lights

For the past 40 years the use of UV lights in HVAC ducted systems has been promoted as a way to eliminate mold and bacteria from the inside of the HVAC air handler. These UV light systems are normally located in or near the fan coil area where moisture is most present. These light systems are often used in-lieu of air filters or specifically HEPA air filters. One of the main reasons for using the UV lights is that they do not create any additional static pressure across the fan so that the air flow remains constant and stays at the correct air flow for maintaining proper heating and cooling of the indoor environment.

While it is true that HEPA filters or high density filters will create additional static loads on the air handler fan and can reduce air flow, the HEPA filters are much better at removing the airborne mold, bacteria and other contaminants, especially the smaller sub-micron particles that can truly affect your respiratory systems.  

The challenge with using UV lights, is that fact that the air flow from the fan passes by the UV at a very high rate of speed, and they airborne contaminants are not seeing the UV light rays for very long and in many cases the UV light does not destroy or kill the mold, bacteria or viruses. Even after multiple passes, the overall efficiency of the UV lights is minimal. As a comparison, if you are passing all the air all the time through HEPA or high efficiency air filters, all the air all the time is being filtered and the air filters will actually capture the particulate and keep it from re-entering the air stream.

One reason that people tend to stray toward using the UV light systems is the fact that HVAC contractors find that installing the UV light systems is easier and requires virtually no maintenance and most people have little knowledge of particle removal or efficiencies of air filters vs UV light systems. It is important to understand the differences between these two processes and remember that air filters are always a better option than using light as a means of minimizing the levels of harmful bacteria in the indoor environment.

For more information on our HEPA based product line, please go to our website at;  http://www.pureairsystems.com  . Or, you can call us on our toll-free number at 800-869-8025.

Typical Air Flow Diagram
Partial By-Pass System

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Pure Air Systems 41 Year History

Pure Air Systems was founded in 1985 with the specific intent of bringing commercial grade HEPA based air filtration systems to the residential and industrial markets. Over the years PAS developed 7 different system configurations that could either be attached to an existing HVAC system or used as stand-alone units. 

Over the years PAS has improved its air filtration systems by incorporating programmable variable speed drive motors that can now be operated with an app on your cell phone. This allows for infinite air flow adjustment for best filtration efficiency and performance. This process provides a unique advantage of using the PAS line of HEPA filters over all the other competitors in the market. In fact, Pure Air Systems, Inc, is one off only 3 companies in the world that make this type of air filtration system.

The PAS HEPA systems use all metal housings and can incorporate a variety of filter types in their units. These include the scanned 99.995% HEPA filters, carbon media filters and ring panel pre-filters. The system range in air flow capacity from a low of 50 CFM up to 2,000 CFM for the larger units. The systems can be used strictly as odor or gaseous removal systems by using just the pre-filter and carbon media filters without the HEPA. This makes these systems extremely flexible as they can be modified in the field with different filter arrangements in a matter of minutes.

For more information on the complete line up of HEPA based and Carbon based fan-powered air filtration systems please go to our website at;  http://www.pureairsystems.com      or call us on our toll-free number at, 800-869-8025.

Complete line of HEPA based filtration systems.
Size for any application.

 

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Using AI To Reset Your Companies Market Position

It is virtually impossible to not see some form of AI agent being used in every social media platform and advertising process today. Most companies now use some form of AI software to enhance their operation and find a way to stay ahead of the competition and to enhance the performance of their current work force.

Adapt or die used to be a term used many years ago as new technology and the internet came into play, and you had a few years to play catch up. Today, Adapt or Die is a very real issue. By the end of 2026, there will be new processes used by every company in the US and around the world that will forever change the way we look at human functions. AI is a tool that can be used by people in both first and third world countries. It has no boundaries and it’s ability to modify, change or alter it’s programming independent of human input. It will just keep getting better and more human like it is operations. 

AI is now directly tied to autonomous driving cars and Humanoid Robots. These technologies are improving almost weekly and the adaption of autonomous driving is increasing daily, globally. Robotics is now at a point where Robots will start taking the place of workers in factories and eventually add to or remove many jobs in the service sector, including medical.

Pure Air Systems, has been manufacturing HEPA and Carbon based fan powered air filtration systems since 1985 and they are now adding AI to their marketing programs to help continue their presence in a very niche oriented market place. They offer a complete line of HEPA based filtration systems ranging from 50 CFM to 2000 CFM. For more information on our complete line of filtration systems please go to our website at;   http://www.pureairsystems.com 

Upright 2000 CFM unit. With prefilter, carbon and HEPA

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HEPA Air Filtration System For Commercial Use

Pure Air Systems has been making HEPA and Carbon based, fan powered, commercial grade air filtration systems since 1985. With over 40 years of experience, PAS is one of only three companies in the world that have this expertise and PAS now offers app driven programs to run your HEPA and Carbon based air filtration systems for your commercial operations.

Pure Air Systems offers seven different configurations of their 600HS, 1200HS and 2000HS units along with their unique Portable unit. These systems all employ the newer, programmable Variable Speed Drive motors that can be adjusted from 1% to 100% of volume and now can be controlled from your smart phone using our special app. This allows for remote operation from anywhere so you can have the units running at any speed at any time from anywhere.

The PAS systems range in air flow capability from 50 CFM up to 2,000 CFM and the units can be configured to work with existing HVAC systems or as stand-alone units. The HEPA filters are all scanned HEPA’s meeting or exceeding 99.9995% efficiency on particles 0.3 microns or larger. These units are often used in clean room applications as well as medical facilities and anywhere the removal of harmful airborne contaminants is required.

For more information on the complete line of PAS air filtration systems please go to our website at:   http://www.pureairsystems.com  or call us on our toll-free number at:  800-869-8025.

1200HS Plus L Model - Doors Removed
Insides the 1200HS Plus L Model

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Still Crazy After 40 Years

In today’s market place it is becoming increasingly difficult to stay ahead of the competition. The advancements being made with the use of  AI for design and rapid product development have provided a more level playing field for companies anywhere in the world. The advancements being made in manufacturing, design, robotics, materials science and medical devices are available to small companies in Vietnam as well as Kansa City. As long as you have a computer and access to the internet, you can succeed in anything.

For the older generation, this all seems a little crazy. They grew up in an environment where changes came slowly and you had a number of years to adapt to these changes. Today, all forms of communication, online bill paying, no access to a real person to get information or complain about a product or process, they are now done through apps or Bots if you use the phone or Chat online.

Pure Air Systems, Inc., a manufacturer of high end, commercial grade HEPA and Carbon based, fan powered air filtration systems, has been in business since 1985 and joins the ranks of a small group of companies that have been in business for that period of time without being bought out or merged with another corporation. Since it’s inception, PAS has managed to stay competitive and become one of only 3 companies in the world that still make these types of systems. This is no small task. Constantly looking for new components and increasing the use of digital technology, PAS now has systems that use programmable motors operated by the customers using a Bluetooth technology. This provides the customers with a system that can be constantly modified to meet the demands of the customers operation.

For more information on the complete line of HEPA and Carbon based air filtration systems go to our website at:  http://www.pureairsystems.com     or contact us at 800-869-8025. 

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New Import Tariffs To Change The Playing Field

The new import tariffs against China and other countries will make component parts and about 80% of what we purchase, more expensive. There is little truth in the fact that many of the companies that are overseas will now return to U.S. shores. Unfortunately, all the companies overseas are either owned and operated locally or are part of an international partner. For all intents and purposes, the U.S. has pretty much given up on building new manufacturing plants as most larger corporations would rather design products here and have them made somewh   ere else. Or if they are going to manufacture in the U.S. they will be using Robotics and few people. 

Intel, one of the largest and most profitable companies in the world, just stopped production of two huge Chip Manufacturing plants in Ohio because of slower chip demand and the fact they have lost over $186 Billion in their stock. They hired a new CEO and put the plants on hold until 2030. Making anything is very difficult, especially high end tech products. Apple designs their iPhones, etc, but they are all manufactured overseas. 

Pure Air Systems, Inc., an Indiana based corporation, has been manufacturing high end, fan-powered, HEPA based commercial grade systems since 1985. While some of its components are now manufactured overseas, 80% of the systems are made from American made components. And now, after 40 years. Pure Air Systems, is one of only 3 companies in the world that make this type of high end product. It is very difficult to compete in the world market when you are constantly searching for suppliers that can meet your demands at a price that allows you to make a profit. 

For more information on our product line please go to our website at: http:/www.pureairsystems.com  or call us anytime on our toll-free number at:  800-869-8025.air filter applications collage

 

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Using PAS Systems As Fume and Fine Dust Collector Collection Systems

Even though the industrial market has changed and many products are now made overseas, there are many small, specialty manufacturing operations that are using welders, sanders, chemical processes and semi-cleanroom manufacturing systems.

Most of these operations are done inside of small shops or buildings and all of them require some form of dust or gaseous odor control. The utilization of just using a exhaust fan to the outside is still used but in most cases this is no longer allowed as this effluent is going into other businesses or adjacent homes. In addition, when you are exhausting 300 cfm to 1000 CFM of air from inside the building you are throwing out cooled or heated air and have to replace that with make up air and that is expensive.

Pure Air Systems has been making fan powered, commercial grade HEPA and Carbon based systems since 1985 with air flow capacities from 50 CFM to 2000 CFM. These industrial, metal framed units can be used as stand-alone units or can be attached to existing, ducted HVAC systems. These units can be attached to a hood that is placed over or around the industrial process and capture the exhaust gases as well as the particulate and then have it brought back into the room either through a straight duct or into the existing HVAC inlet to be reheated or cooled.

The PAS units can also be fitted with just all carbon for gaseous fume removal or carbon and filters or all filters depending upon the specific application. This makes these units multi-functional and all filters are interchangeable. The motors are all variable speed, digitally controlled and programmable so you have a lot of flexibility for ventilation if your operation has more or less exhaust air for controlling the effluent.

For more information please contact us on our email at:  http://www.pureairsystems.com   or call us on our toll free number at:  800-869-8025.air filter applications collage

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Pure Air Systems Moves Into It’s 40th Year Anniversary

In 1985 and idea to use commercial grade, fan-powered HEPA based air filtration systems was devised by Don Musilli. The concept of using a large HEPA system in conjunction with a standard, forced air, heating/cooling system was never tried before. Normally, contractors just installed a standard pleated air filters or in the early days they used electronic air cleaners, which never really worked that well.

When Pure Air Systems was formed it was a long work in progress and working out of a home office with one old computer and the first use of what was to become the internet as we know it now, but then it was primarily only a landing page and you either used AOL.com or Yahoo.com. Both start-ups. Years later as PAS grew we formed our own URl and found that the use of the World Wide Web had become a very important part of our marketing program which provided almost 60% of our sales leads. 

10 years later after working out of our home and garage we finally had enough money to purchase some land and build a 9,000 square foot building and starting designing different sized units and our sales started to really grow as we added some systems that were four times the size and power of our original 600H unit. By 1999 we started to use the new GE ECM variable speed drive motors that were capable of running at any speed and could be used anywhere in the world. 

By the early 2000’s we had developed 7 different systems that could be used either as stand-alone units or attached to an existing HVAC system and for almost any commercial, industrial, consumer or institutional application. We had to develop a new way to package the units as we had decided to divide each unit into two sections. One housed the blower/Motor and controls and the other half had the three filters. A polyester ring panel prefilter, a carbon media filter and a true commercial grade, certified HEPA filter. We could also use higher grade SULPA  filters for certain applications.

In 2006 Pure Air Systems was sold to Dave Hearns who continues to provide the same high quality systems that now incorporate programmable ECM motors with customer options to change the system air flow and time to run on the fly. 

For more information please go to our website at:  http://www.pureairsystems.com

The Original 600H HEPA air filtration unit.

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Making It In America

Searching for that special tool or clothing article on Amazon you will find hundreds of options with tools and clothes of many styles, materials and designs. One would think that with all those choices that some of those items would be made right here in the USA. While many items do not indicate their country of origin, when your Amazon package is delivered and the product is removed, 99% of the time made in China or some other foreign country is stamped on the label or item itself.

With the exception of most medical equipment, some machinery, autos and airplanes, the majority of everything else we use in our daily lives is made outside the US or with some components from outside the U.S. It has become more expensive and more challenging to compete with products from other countries as they have greatly improved their technologies or developed something we never made in the US. OLED TV’s are an example. All of this technology was developed in South Korea.

The US has lost most of its’ experienced automotive, aerospace and scientists to old age and retirement. The newer generations are much more into the digital markets such as AI, AR and VR headsets, cell phones, computers for gaming, specialized sports equipment and some new automotive technologies.

Pure Air Systems, was started in 1985 selling modified HEPA based air filtration systems for the residential market and over the past 39 years is had added 7 new systems to its line of high end fan powered air filtration systems with 90% of the components being made in the US. Their systems are now sold all over the world and they are one of only 3 companies in the world that currently manufacture these types of systems.

For more information on the complete line of HEPA and Carbon based air filtration systems please go to our website at:  http://www.pureairsystems.com   or call us on our toll-free number at: 800-869-8025.

Interior view of 2000. HS HEPA unit

 

 

 

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