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.
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