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Contaminated Air: Vent Outside or Recirculate?

By: AGET Mfg | Published March 19, 2015

When planning for a new air filtration system, you may be faced with making the decision to vent air outside or recirculate the air indoors. To help you make the most informed decision, we’ve put together the benefits for each option. This blog will help to explain which method is best for removing contaminated air in your facility.

Venting Outside

  • Venting air outside is a low cost method to eliminate dust and mist particles from the work environment.
  • The system requires less maintenance.
  • Venting outdoors will reduce the cost of replacement filters.
  • Outside venting eliminates need for NFPA, and costly abort dampers

Benefits of Recirculating Inside

  • Recirculating air inside allows for cost savings with reduced heating or air conditioning of new air.
  • Venting contaminated air outdoors is subject to Title 5 permitting.
  • Recirculating indoor air conforms to the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists Industrial Ventilation Manual.

About AGET Manufacturing

Based in Adrian, Michigan, AGET Manufacturing is a leading manufacturer of industrial dust and mist collection systems. If you’re in need of a custom air filtration solution, contact AGET today!

Phone: 1-800-832-2438

Email: sales@agetmfg.com

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