{"product_id":"air-science-purair-basic-p5-48-ductless-fume-hood","title":"Air Science Purair BASIC P5-48 Ductless Fume Hood","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAir Science Purair BASIC P5-48 Ductless Fume Hood (Filters Not Included)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Air Science Purair BASIC P5-48 Ductless Fume Hood is a spacious laboratory containment enclosure designed to help protect laboratory personnel from chemical vapors when equipped with the appropriate filtration media. Featuring a \u003cstrong\u003e48-inch-wide work area\u003c\/strong\u003e, epoxy-coated steel construction, an energy-efficient EC centrifugal blower, clear acrylic side panels, and an extra-tall workspace, the P5-48 provides an excellent platform for chemical handling, sample preparation, analytical procedures, weighing operations, and quality control testing. This refurbished Air Science Purair BASIC P5-48 from American Instrument Exchange offers a cost-effective alternative to new equipment while delivering the quality, durability, and performance expected from the Purair BASIC product line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThis unit is sold without filtration media. No activated carbon, HEPA, ULPA, or specialty filters are included.\u003c\/strong\u003e Appropriate replacement filters must be selected and installed based on the chemicals and laboratory procedures being performed before the hood is placed into service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAir Science Purair BASIC P5-48 Ductless Fume Hood Key Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAir Science Purair BASIC P5-48 ductless fume hood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilters not included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e48-inch laboratory workspace\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtra-tall cabinet design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEpoxy-coated steel construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear acrylic side panels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpflow airflow design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnergy-efficient electronically commutated (EC) centrifugal blower\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManual fan controls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with activated carbon, HEPA, ULPA, and specialty filtration media (sold separately)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact benchtop design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefurbished and tested by American Instrument Exchange\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e90-day warranty included from American Instrument Exchange\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAir Science Purair BASIC P5-48 Ductless Fume Hood Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Purair BASIC P5-48 is designed for laboratories requiring localized chemical containment without installing a permanently ducted exhaust system. Rather than exhausting conditioned laboratory air outside the building, the hood recirculates air through application-specific filtration media before returning it to the laboratory. The wider 48-inch work area provides additional space for balances, instrumentation, glassware, and multiple workstations while maintaining a compact laboratory footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause filtration requirements vary depending on the chemicals being used, this refurbished unit is supplied \u003cstrong\u003ewithout filters\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the purchaser to install new filtration media specifically selected for their laboratory application. Activated carbon filters are available for many chemical vapors, while HEPA, ULPA, and specialty filters are available for particulate and specialized applications. Filter selection should always be based on documented chemical compatibility and the laboratory's chemical hygiene plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAir Science Purair BASIC P5-48 Ductless Fume Hood Key Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir Science\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurair BASIC P5-48\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEquipment Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDuctless Filtered Fume Hood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExterior Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e48 in. 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Because this listing is supplied \u003cstrong\u003ewithout filters\u003c\/strong\u003e, laboratories can install new filtration media selected specifically for their intended applications rather than replacing unknown used filters. Routine filter monitoring, scheduled replacement, and airflow verification are essential for maintaining safe operating performance and maximizing filter service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications compiled from Air Science manufacturer literature and American Instrument Exchange product information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen equipped with the appropriate filtration media, the Air Science P5-48 is commonly used for analytical chemistry, chemical weighing, reagent preparation, pharmaceutical compounding, educational laboratories, forensic analysis, quality control testing, sample preparation, and numerous laboratory procedures involving small quantities of compatible chemicals. The hood should only be used with chemicals approved for the installed filtration media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal Laboratory Types\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ductless fume hood is well suited for analytical laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotechnology companies, university teaching laboratories, environmental testing laboratories, forensic laboratories, quality control departments, 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 fume hoods into their daily workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContainment Performance \u0026amp; Filter Selection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike conventional ducted chemical fume hoods, the Purair BASIC P5-48 relies entirely on properly selected filtration media to remove airborne contaminants before air is returned to the laboratory. Air Science offers activated carbon filters for chemical vapors along with HEPA, ULPA, and specialty filtration options for particulate and application-specific hazards. Because filter performance depends on chemical identity, concentration, airflow, exposure limits, and anticipated usage, laboratories should perform a documented chemical compatibility evaluation before selecting filtration media. Proper filter selection and routine replacement are critical to safe operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Laboratory Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRefurbishment and Testing Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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, controls, cabinet integrity, electrical safety, airflow system operation, and overall mechanical condition. Because this unit is sold \u003cstrong\u003ewithout filters\u003c\/strong\u003e, filtration performance is not represented until new application-specific filters are installed by the purchaser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping and Installation Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Air Science Purair BASIC P5-48 is carefully packaged to protect the cabinet, blower assembly, acrylic panels, and electrical components during shipment. Buyers should verify electrical compatibility and obtain the appropriate replacement filters before placing the hood into service. Installation should include verification of airflow and confirmation that the selected filters are compatible with the intended laboratory chemicals and procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Laboratory Equipment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaboratories 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAir Science Purair BASIC P5-48 Ductless Fume Hood Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAre filters included with this hood?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo.\u003c\/strong\u003e This refurbished Air Science Purair BASIC P5-48 is sold \u003cstrong\u003ewithout any filters installed\u003c\/strong\u003e. Activated carbon, HEPA, ULPA, and specialty filters must be purchased separately based on the intended laboratory application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy are filters not included?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilter media have a finite service life, and their previous chemical exposure cannot always be verified. Supplying the hood without filters allows laboratories to install new filtration media specifically selected for their intended chemicals and laboratory procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan any activated carbon filter be installed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Activated carbon formulations vary significantly and are designed for different chemical families. Some applications may require specialty carbon media, HEPA filtration, ULPA filtration, or multiple filter stages. Filter selection should always be based on the specific chemicals being handled and the manufacturer's compatibility recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs a ductless fume hood appropriate for every chemical?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Ductless hoods are appropriate only when the installed filtration media have been specifically selected for the chemicals being used. Laboratories should perform a documented chemical compatibility review before operation and follow all applicable laboratory safety policies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat warranty is included?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis refurbished Air Science Purair BASIC P5-48 Ductless Fume Hood includes a \u003cstrong\u003e90-day warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e from American Instrument Exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Instrument Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43408803463216,"sku":"2838E HOOD","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.americaninstrument.com\/products\/air-science-purair-basic-p5-48-ductless-fume-hood","provider":"American Instrument Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}