Air Science Purair BASIC P5-36XT Ductless Fume Hood

Air Science Purair BASIC P5-36XT Ductless Fume Hood (Filters Not Included)

The Air Science Purair BASIC P5-36XT Ductless Fume Hood is a compact laboratory containment enclosure designed to help protect personnel from chemical vapors when equipped with the appropriate filtration media. Featuring a 36-inch-wide workspace, epoxy-coated steel construction, energy-efficient EC blower, clear acrylic side panels, and an extra-tall working opening, the P5-36XT provides an excellent workstation for laboratories performing light chemical handling, sample preparation, weighing, and analytical procedures. This refurbished Air Science P5-36XT from American Instrument Exchange offers a cost-effective alternative to new equipment while delivering the quality and construction expected from the Purair BASIC series.

Please note: This unit is sold without filtration media. No carbon, HEPA, ULPA, or specialty filters are included. Appropriate filters must be selected and installed based on the specific chemicals and applications before the hood is placed into service.

Air Science Purair BASIC P5-36XT Ductless Fume Hood Key Features

• Air Science Purair BASIC P5-36XT ductless fume hood

• Filters not included

• 36-inch work area

• Extra-tall cabinet configuration

• Epoxy-coated steel construction

• Clear acrylic side panels

• Upflow airflow design

• Energy-efficient EC centrifugal blower

• Manual fan controls

• Low-profile design for laboratory benchtops

• Compatible with activated carbon, HEPA, ULPA, and specialty filters (sold separately)

• Refurbished and tested by American Instrument Exchange

• 90-day warranty included from American Instrument Exchange

Air Science Purair BASIC P5-36XT Ductless Fume Hood Overview

The Purair BASIC P5-36XT is designed for laboratories requiring localized containment without the expense or infrastructure associated with ducted exhaust systems. Rather than exhausting conditioned laboratory air outdoors, the hood recirculates air through application-specific filtration media before returning it to the laboratory. The extra-tall work opening provides additional clearance for taller laboratory apparatus while maintaining a compact overall footprint suitable for crowded laboratory environments.

Because filtration requirements vary significantly depending on the chemicals being used, this refurbished unit is supplied without filters, allowing the purchaser to install new filtration media specifically selected for their intended application. Activated carbon filters, HEPA filters, ULPA filters, and specialty chemical filters are available for different laboratory processes and should always be selected based on a documented chemical compatibility review.

Air Science Purair BASIC P5-36XT Ductless Fume Hood Key Specifications

Energy Efficiency & Operating Costs

The Purair BASIC series utilizes an electronically commutated (EC) blower designed for quiet operation and reduced energy consumption compared to conventional AC motors. Because this listing does not include filters, buyers can install new filtration media matched to their specific application rather than replacing unknown used filters. Routine filter monitoring and replacement are essential for maintaining safe performance and should always follow the filter manufacturer's recommendations and the laboratory's chemical hygiene plan.

Specifications compiled from Air Science manufacturer literature and American Instrument Exchange product information.

Common Applications

When equipped with the appropriate filtration media, the Air Science P5-36XT is commonly used for chemical weighing, reagent preparation, analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical compounding, educational laboratories, quality control testing, forensic laboratories, sample preparation, and other laboratory procedures involving small quantities of compatible chemicals. The hood should only be used with chemicals approved for the installed filter type.

Ideal Laboratory Types

This ductless fume hood is well suited for analytical laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotechnology companies, university teaching laboratories, environmental testing laboratories, quality control departments, forensic laboratories, industrial research facilities, and general laboratory environments where localized chemical containment is required. Laboratories utilizing analytical balances, laboratory water purification systems, hot plates, stirrers, microscopes, and spectrophotometers frequently incorporate ductless hoods into their workflows.

Containment Performance & Filter Selection

Unlike conventional ducted fume hoods, the Purair BASIC P5-36XT depends entirely on properly selected filtration media to remove contaminants before air is recirculated into the laboratory. Air Science offers activated carbon filters for chemical vapors as well as HEPA and ULPA filters for particulate applications. Some applications require combinations of filters or specialty media designed for specific chemical families. Because filter selection depends on chemical identity, concentration, exposure limits, and anticipated usage, laboratories should evaluate their applications before installing the appropriate filters.

Recommended Laboratory Applications

This hood is intended for laboratory procedures involving chemicals compatible with the installed filtration media. It is not a universal chemical fume hood, and laboratories should verify that the selected filters are appropriate for their specific solvents, acids, bases, aldehydes, particulates, or other airborne contaminants before operation.

Refurbishment and Testing Process

At American Instrument Exchange, each refurbished ductless fume hood is inspected and evaluated by our technicians prior to shipment. Testing procedures may include verification of blower operation, lighting (if equipped), controls, cabinet integrity, sash operation, electrical safety, and overall mechanical condition. Because this unit is sold without filters, filtration performance is not represented until new application-specific filters are installed by the purchaser.

Shipping and Installation Considerations

The Air Science P5-36XT is carefully packaged to protect the cabinet, blower assembly, acrylic panels, and electrical components during shipment. Buyers should verify electrical compatibility and obtain the correct replacement filters before placing the hood into service. Installation should include verification of airflow and proper filter selection according to the laboratory's chemical hygiene plan and applicable safety requirements.

Related Laboratory Equipment

Laboratories purchasing ductless fume hoods often also require analytical balances, laboratory ovens, water purification systems, hot plates and stirrers, vacuum pumps, rotary evaporators, biosafety cabinets, and laboratory refrigerators. American Instrument Exchange offers a wide selection of refurbished laboratory equipment to support analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical development, biotechnology, education, and industrial research.

Air Science Purair BASIC P5-36XT Ductless Fume Hood Frequently Asked Questions

Are filters included with this hood?

No. This refurbished Air Science P5-36XT is sold without any filters installed. New activated carbon, HEPA, ULPA, or specialty filters must be purchased separately based on the intended laboratory application.

Why are filters not included?

Filter media have a finite service life and their previous exposure history cannot always be verified. Supplying the hood without filters allows the laboratory to install new media specifically selected for its intended chemicals and applications.

Can any activated carbon filter be installed?

No. Filter selection should be based on the chemicals being used. Different activated carbon formulations and specialty filters are designed for different classes of vapors, and some applications may require HEPA or ULPA filtration in addition to chemical filtration.

Is a ductless fume hood suitable for every chemical?

No. Ductless hoods are appropriate only when the installed filters are specifically matched to the chemicals and anticipated usage. Laboratories should perform a chemical compatibility review before operation.

What warranty is included?

This refurbished Air Science Purair BASIC P5-36XT Ductless Fume Hood includes a 90-day warranty from American Instrument Exchange.