Alpine Pure HEPA

Improving the quality of the air in your home

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For the ultimate in air filtration, the AlpinePure HEPA filter is the best choice. It used the type of filtration technology required in hospitals and operating rooms. HEPA filters are the most efficient mechanical filters for removing small particles which can be breathed deep into the lungs. The AlpinePure HEPA has a 99.97% efficiency for particle sizes 0.30 microns and larger.

The AlpinePure HEPA incorporates Turbulent Flow Precipitaions (TFP) technology. This process involves a principle which illustrates when particle-laden air is forced through a narrow airway, the particles are repeatedly flung against the internal walls. If the walls are smooth, the particles bounce off and re-enter the airstream. The airway walls of the AlpinePure HEPA are made of fabric that traps pollutants as they are flung from the airstream. The result is a high rate of removal of even the smallest debris. Any particles not removed in the TFP process are captured by the primary HEPA filter cartridge.

HEPA filter technology is the most effective way of removing large numbers of the smallest particles. Other less-efficient filtration technologies rate the efficiency in terms of weight, not volume of particles captured. It's easy to understand that larger-sized contaminates (more than 5 microns) weigh more than smaller ones. However, the number of large particles in the air may actually account for less than 1% of the total number of pollutants in the air. The vast majority of the particles in the air are smaller than 5 microns, and these smaller ones can be more detrimental to your health, so it's important to remove those by using devices like the AlpinePure HEPA.

Specifications

  • Efficiency is rated at 99.97% for particles down to 0.30 microns
  • Low maintenance — TFP collector is one year replacement, HEPA filter media lasts up to three years
  • Foil faced interior cabinet is easily cleaned
  • Whisper-quiet operation
  • High efficiency fan motor runs on 120 volts, less than 50 watts on low speed

AlpinePure Filters

For homeowners who don't require the extreme efficienty levles of the AlpinePure HEPA filter, there are three additional varieties of filters.

ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANERS
The AlpinePure ET operates using a non-ionizing polarized media, creating an active electric field to capture airborne particles with efficiencies of 97% at 0.30 microns. Electronic media air cleaners do an excellent job of removing submicron particles by the process of agglomeration — polarized particles bond with other polarized particles in the air, forming larger particles which are easily removed through the filter. Carbon center screens are included to trap odors and volatile organic compounds. The AlpinePure ET is easily cleaned and the media is easy to replace. Unlike other electronic air cleaners, the AlpinePure ET creates no harmful ozone or nuisance zapping noises.		 ELECTROSTATIC AIR FILTERS
The AlpinePure ES provides up to 90% arrestance of dusts, pollens and molds. As the air moves through the patented configuration of polypropylene filtration media, static electric charges are naturally created to attract and hold particles. This 1" thick filter fits easily into the existing filter rack of your WaterFurnace unit. The AlpinePure ES is designed for permanent use — there is no media to replace. Because the AlpinePure ES creates its own static electrical charge, there are no wires to connect or reconnect for cleaning, and no additional cost of operation. Periodic cleaning is simply accomplished using a mild household cleaner and a garden hose.		 MERV 11 FILTERS
AlpinePure 211 and 411 MERV 11 filters are available in both 2-inch and 4-inch sizes. "MERV" stands for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value, an industry standard which sets a rated value on the ability of a filter to trap particles ranging in size from 0.3 to 10.0 microns from the air we breathe. Most ordinary, inexpensive filters found at hardware stores are MERV 4 or lower — they are simply ineffective in capturing smaller particles. MERV 11 filters are much more efficient for both small and large particles including pollens, mold spores, dust, fungal spores, and pet dander. In addition, these filters are pleated to increase the surface area, allowing for more holding capacity and less frequent replacement.

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