Frequently Asked Questions

What is an air scrubber?

Air scrubbers draw in contaminated air, filter it, then exhaust clean air back into the room.

What is a negative air machine?

Negative air machines create a negative pressure environment by drawing in contaminated air from from a controlled area, filtering it, and exhausting it out of the controlled area.

How much area can an air scrubber/negative air machine cover?

Extract-All carries several products capable of air scrubbing and negative air applications.
• S-987 Air Scrubbers & Negative Air Machines can clean a room up to 1,260 ft² once every hour
• SP-400 Air Scrubbers & Negative Air Machines can clean a room up to 1,500 ft² once every hour
• SP-800 Air Scrubbers & Negative Air Machines can clean a room up to 2,000 ft² once every hour

What is a cabinet ventilator and why should I install one?

Cabinet and enclosure ventilators will positively pressurize and filter everything from machinery electrical enclosures to computer wiring storage closets. Multi-stage filtration cleans and cools enclosures so sensitive wiring and instrumentation remains in peak operating condition.

When should I use a downdraft table rather than a fume extractor with an arm?

It can be beneficial to use a downdraft table when perfoming applications like sanding, welding, and grinding. Extact-All Downdraft Tables will draw contaminants (i.e. dust, fumes, smoke) down and away from the operator’s breathing zone.

Can I use my downdraft table for painting?

Downdraft tables can be used to capture fumes from light touch-up painting. However, downdraft tables are not meant to capture or filter paint and may cause damage to the filters or unit.

Can I use a dust collector for other applications that don’t involve dust?

The DC-1000 is designed for the effective removal of smoke, dust, fumes, and other airborne contaminants from a wide variety of industrial and other applications, including: grinding, welding, bag-filling operations, routing, metalworking.

Where can I mount my extractor arm?

Extractor arms can be mounted on wall or ceiling.

How far should the capture hood be away while welding?

The extractor arm should be positioned about 1 ft. away from the welding point to ensure that all fumes are extracted.

How often should I replace my filters?

Filter type, type of material being collected, concentration level, process temperature, ambient temperature, humidity level, etc. all have an effect on filter life. That being said, filters should typically be replaced every 2-6 months, depending on frequency of use.

Can I purchase replacement filters from a hardware store, or other aftermarket source?

While you could find after-market filters that will fit into our systems, we highly recommend that you use the filter media the systems were designed with. Our research and development team spends countless hours evaluating different filter media to determine the best quality, efficiency, and fit for our systems. Also, the use of after-market filters will void the warranty on your system.

How should I dispose of used filter media?

That depends on the composition of the captured contaminants. Please follow your local and state regulations.

How can I determine when to change my filter media?

Activated carbon media in adsorption modules should be changed when noticing odor. For very light chemical vapor and intermittent applications, the activated carbon could last 6-12 months. For heavier chemical vapor removal applications, we recommend the filter media be replaced every 3-4 months. If you would like a more specific recommendation, please provide details of your specific application to one of our application specialists.

How do I determine which filters I need?

Choose an adsorption module with activated carbon for chemical fumes, gases, odors, or vapors. Choose a primary particulate filter for applications with fine particulates such as dust, smoke or mist. For applications that have both visible particulate and gaseous vapors, we offer multi-stage filter set-ups. Choose a combo filter package that consists of either a HEPA or cell filter, with an activated carbon after-filter.

Can I purchase a longer extraction arm or hose?

Yes, 20′ rolls are available for purchase for most arm/hose sizes.

What can fume extractors be used for?

Fume Extractors can be used to capture and filter a variety of contaminants such as vapors, dust and smoke. Mulit-stage filtration provides the appropriate filter media to handle specific applications

Does AIR Systems sell custom hoods and enclosures?

Extract-All can provide a wide range of hoods and enclosures to accommodate all of your contaminant control needs. We have a number of stock products that easily connect to our various air purification systems. We also can provide you with custom enclosures and hood designs. Please contact us for a quote if you do not see what you are looking for on our website.

How do I attach my hood/enclosure to my unit?

Hoods and enclosures come with an appropriate mounting device such as magnetic strips or clamps.

Why install an oil mist collector?

When it comes to machining operations, there are potential health hazards and risks associated with the oil and water based cutting fluids that are used as coolants and lubricants. Metalworking applications such as cutting, sawing, polishing, and grinding along with the use of these cutting fluids produces a mist that is sent airborne. This mist can pose great health risks resulting from long term exposure. Facilities also are at risk of physical hazards to the worker such as slippery floors. Proper containment of floatation mist is essential to a safe working environment.

How do oil mist collectors work?

Oil mist collectors operate by collecting a contaminant-laden airstream into the collector’s inlet plenum, which is designed to drop out large mist or other particles. The airstream then turns and passes up through a multi-stage filter system while the clean air is exhausted through the top of the unit.

What is the motor life expectancy of Extract-All brand systems?

Most of our blower motors are totally enclosed and thermally protected. Blowers are also dynamically balanced. Typical motor life is 100,000 hours, depending on operating conditions, including ambient temperature, duty cycle, etc.

Which Salon Pure Air system is best for hair?

Extract-All’s SPA-H Hair Fume Extractor is tailor-made to handle hair procedures like hair straightening treatments, perms,and more. SPA-H includes a 48′ internally-supported extractor arm and 16″ wide source-capture hood for maximal fume capture, as well as multi-stage filtration fit for chemicals and fumes found in hair products.

Which Salon Pure Air system is best for nails?

Models SPA1 and SPA-REV are great for manicure applications. Use SPA1 if you are primarily concerned with Acrylic fumes. If you do a combination of acrylic and gel , then use SPA-REV. SPA-REV is also great for esthetician applications.

What distinguishes Extract-All from other brands?

In today’s environmentally conscious society, there are many different options available to those wishing to purchase an air cleaning system. It is sometimes difficult to sort through the various claims made by manufacturers. Often times prices are drastically different for products that, on the surface seem similar. However, there are several main advantages the Extract-All® brand offer:

• Heavy-duty construction
• Long life blower motors
• User-friendly design makes maintenance and filter changing fast and simple. Most competitive brands require tools just to change filters.
• Accurate specifications – we do not make false CFM and filter claims, many competitors inflate the numbers.

What is the motor life expectancy of Extract-All brand systems?

Most of our blower motors are totally enclosed and thermally protected. Blowers are also dynamically balanced. Typical motor life is 100,000 hours, depending on operating conditions, including ambient temperature, duty cycle, etc.

Which Salon Pure Air system is best for hair?

Extract-All’s SPA-H Hair Fume Extractor is tailor-made to handle hair procedures like hair straightening treatments, perms,and more. SPA-H includes a 48′ internally-supported extractor arm and 16″ wide source-capture hood for maximal fume capture, as well as multi-stage filtration fit for chemicals and fumes found in hair products.

Which Salon Pure Air system is best for nails?

Models SPA1 and SPA-REV are great for manicure applications. Use SPA1 if you are primarily concerned with Acrylic fumes. If you do a combination of acrylic and gel , then use SPA-REV. SPA-REV is also great for esthetician applications.

Which system is best for residential use?

The Extract-All AMB1 Portable Air Purifier is perfect for cleaning the air inside your home, office, or business. Using an intelligent sensor system, the AMB1 automatically adjusts fan speed according to air quality. Within 30 minutes, this system will completely purify the air in rooms up to 625 ft².

How do I clean the AMB1 humidifier filter pad?

While many people simply run it under warm water and agitate it with a soft brush, for a thorough cleaning we recommend the following steps:

  1. Remove the filter from the humidifier and soak in a 50/50 mixture of water and white vinegar for 15-20 minutes.
  2. Rinse the filter with hot, clean water.
  3. Allow the filter to air dry before reinserting into the system.
What should I do when my air purifier's 'Change Filter' light appears?

There is a timed reminder function for replacement and cleaning of your filters.  The set time is 320 hours and 1,500 hours respectively.  The signal light on the panel will flash after the machine has run 320 hours and the first filter is in need of cleaning.  Simply remove the filter and vacuum it from both sides, or wipe down with a soft, damp cloth.  Press the reset key for 5 seconds, and the light will reset and stop flashing.  After 1,500 hours of use, the light will stay on continuously.  This is a reminder to change the 2nd and 3rd filters.  Press the reset button for 5 seconds, and this will once again reset the light.

Do you offer any products for electronic cabinets and enclosures?

Yes, Extract-All Filtering Cabinet Ventilators will positively pressurize and filter everything from machinery electrical enclosures to computer wiring storage closets. Multi-stage filtration cleans and cools enclosures so sensitive wiring and instrumentation remains in peak operating condition.

What distinguishes Extract-All from other brands?

In today’s environmentally conscious society, there are many different options available to those wishing to purchase an air cleaning system. It is sometimes difficult to sort through the various claims made by manufacturers. Often times prices are drastically different for products that, on the surface seem similar. However, there are several main advantages the Extract-All® brand offer:

• Heavy-duty construction
• Long life blower motors
• User-friendly design makes maintenance and filter changing fast and simple. Most competitive brands require tools just to change filters.
• Accurate specifications – we do not make false CFM and filter claims, many competitors inflate the numbers.

What is the motor life expectancy of Extract-All brand systems?

Most of our blower motors are totally enclosed and thermally protected. Blowers are also dynamically balanced. Typical motor life is 100,000 hours, depending on operating conditions, including ambient temperature, duty cycle, etc.

When should I use a downdraft table rather than a fume extractor with an arm?

It can be beneficial to use a downdraft table when perfoming applications like sanding, welding, and grinding. Extact-All Downdraft Tables will draw contaminants (i.e. dust, fumes, smoke) down and away from the operator’s breathing zone.

What is the motor life expectancy of Extract-All brand systems?

Most of our blower motors are totally enclosed and thermally protected. Blowers are also dynamically balanced. Typical motor life is 100,000 hours, depending on operating conditions, including ambient temperature, duty cycle, etc.

Does AIR Systems sell custom hoods and enclosures?

Extract-All can provide a wide range of hoods and enclosures to accommodate all of your contaminant control needs. We have a number of stock products that easily connect to our various air purification systems. We also can provide you with custom enclosures and hood designs. Please contact us for a quote if you do not see what you are looking for on our website.

How do I attach my hood/enclosure to my unit?

Hoods and enclosures come with an appropriate mounting device such as magnetic strips or clamps.

What is the motor life expectancy of Extract-All brand systems?

Most of our blower motors are totally enclosed and thermally protected. Blowers are also dynamically balanced. Typical motor life is 100,000 hours, depending on operating conditions, including ambient temperature, duty cycle, etc.

What is an air scrubber?

Air scrubbers draw in contaminated air, filter it, then exhaust clean air back into the room.

What is a negative air machine?

Negative air machines create a negative pressure environment by drawing in contaminated air from from a controlled area, filtering it, and exhausting it out of the controlled area.

How often should I replace my filters?

Filter type, type of material being collected, concentration level, process temperature, ambient temperature, humidity level, etc. all have an effect on filter life. That being said, filters should typically be replaced every 2-6 months, depending on frequency of use.

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