Posts Tagged ‘air filter’

Will an activated carbon filter working in conjuction with a HEPA filter successfully filter pesticides?

I have neighbors that excessively use pesticides on their lawn. Being concerned that some of these poisons might be permeated into my home, I purchased the 5000 series Vocarb from AllerAir to set in my bedroom. It has..

Filtration System: Vocarb Carbon, Micro HEPA, Prodense Pre-filter
Carbon Filter: 18 lbs Vocarb, 2.5" Depth

The page for it can be found here.

http://www.allerair.com/air-purifiers/air-purifiers-5000-vocarb.html

Will this filter suck all of the pesticides out of the indoor air, or is even it not enough? I also have a Spider Plant, Golden Pothos plant, and Bamboo plant in my room. With the plants working in conjuction with the air filter, should there be no measurable level of pesticide residue in my room that might be inhaled?

need an air filter for my apartment?

I’m looking for an air filter that will trap mold, dust, allergens, etc. as well as reduce odors. My apartment is about 650 sq. ft. so all the kitchen smells disperse through the whole place. I don’t want one of those ionic purifiers that create a lot of ozone which is even worse for you than the dust and mold. If anyone has a website that I can get reviews, I’d appreciate that too.

Thanks,
El Fisto

Choice between air purifiers – Blueair or Air Lights?

Hi all – I’m looking to buy an air purifier for my bedroom (just over 150 sq.ft.), to help reduce dust, airborne allergens, etc. My mother smokes a lot, which also doesn’t help. Having been diagnosed with a (very) minor, restrictive lung disease, I’d like to start taking better care of my health – especially in regards to respiration. We do have the general air filter attached to the A/C / heating unit, but I would like something more.

Doing some research, I thought I would just get the Sharper Image Ionic Breeze, but have read many terrible things about it – specifically, the ozone produced is VERY bad for your health. Looking around, I found the Blueair 250E Digital Air Purifier (http://www.achooallergy.com/blueair250eairpurifier.asp#product_reviews) and the Air Lights Plasma Air Purifier (http://reviews.ebay.com/Review-of-the-Air-Lights-Plasma-Air-Purifier_W0QQugidZ10000000002480036).

I’m leaning towards the Blueair, but would like others input and suggestions!

Help choosing an Air Filter / Purifier?

I need an air filter/purifier for a 200 square foot room (12′x17′x9′). The sole purpose is to reduce dust. Healthy air is nice (a bonus), but it’s not my real concern… it’s dust.

This will be for a recording studio, so it needs to be quite.

I’ve spent about an hour doing research, and all I’ve been able to learn is that everyone says the Ionic Breeze is a scam (including studies who ran tests to see if it works, and the results showed it doesn’t), and there are hundreds and hundreds to choose from… too many choices… too much to learn… not enough time.

What should I get?
My budget is up-to 0

Anyone have suggestions on the best air purifier for a smoke filled home?

I’m 28 an have been living in this house for most of my life. I moved out to live with boyfriends and what not, but for the most part have lived here. My uncle (who chain smokes) and my grandfather (who smokes cigars) has lived here the whole time I’ve been here, and before my mom and grandmother passed away they also smoked and lived here. Needless to say I’ve always got my fair share of 2nd hand smoke. I’m starting to get a cough now that I never had before, and I am wondering what is a good air filter for smoke? I have TWO air purifiers in my room that I have to constantly clean, of course one is old and the other is the ionic pro but with the smoke in this house it gets dirty SO fast I have to clean it every week.
I even have a filter type material double layered over my air vent but mostly that just keeps out dust, doesn’t work too well on smoke ;(
Some of you might say "well your 28, just move out" yea I wish I could..but I cant I because I’m taking care of my 81 year old grandfather who has cancer (he says cigars are his only "vice" and let me tell you, he smokes ALL day)
PLEASE I need advice on a good air purifier that’s affordable like 0 or under that is good for smoke & not just dust & allergens..any advice will be appreciated. I’m tired of not being able to breathe ;(

Is Apatite a safe material to be used on air purifier filters?

I learned that the Sharp air purifiers’ HEPA filters have an Apatite component to it that apparently provides antibacterial properties to protect the filters from microbial accumulation. Is Apatite a relatively "safe" material to use for an air filter, i.e. is it safe for the resident who is breathing air that comes through the filter? Apatite (a very general term) is usually made up of phosphorus and calcium, but some variants (ie. arsenates like mimemite) may contain arsenic. Could this be a health issue for users? Would the filters use arsenic-based variants in the first place, or are other forms more prevalent and likely to be used in medical/industrial applications?

Is Apatite a safe material to be used on air purifier filters?

I learned that the Sharp air purifiers’ HEPA filters have an Apatite component to it that apparently provides antibacterial properties to protect the filters from microbial accumulation. Is Apatite a relatively "safe" material to use for an air filter, i.e. is it safe for the resident who is breathing air that comes through the filter? Apatite (a very general term) is usually made up of phosphorus and calcium, but some variants (ie. arsenates like mimemite) may contain arsenic. Could this be a health issue for users? Would the filters use arsenic-based variants in the first place, or are other forms more prevalent and likely to be used in medical/industrial applications?

Is Apatite a safe material to be used on air purifier filters?

I learned that the Sharp air purifiers’ HEPA filters have an Apatite component to it that apparently provides antibacterial properties to protect the filters from microbial accumulation. Is Apatite a relatively "safe" material to use for an air filter, i.e. is it safe for the resident who is breathing air that comes through the filter? Apatite (a very general term) is usually made up of phosphorus and calcium, but some variants (ie. arsenates like mimemite) may contain arsenic. Could this be a health issue for users? Would the filters use arsenic-based variants in the first place, or are other forms more prevalent and likely to be used in medical/industrial applications?
Thanks, UK Export. So, from my understanding, most of the apatite used in industrial/consumer applications is manufactured or refined (to remove impurities like As), is that correct? Which are some of the companies who sell synthesized/refined apatite?

What about the mined apatite? Are they used for anything other than for decorative/esthetic gemstones? Thanks again.

Can mold give you a rash?

My little girl has eczema. We had her tested her for food allergies and she has none. We have found mold in our home and are systematically removing it. We bought some HEPA air purifiers but have been told that they weren’t good quality. Can any body recommend a good air filter.

Cat allergies and Air Filters?

So my girlfriend has two cats that are driving my allergies nuts. I’ve seen the ads for air purifiers that are suppost to help this kind of thing, but I’m kind of sceptical about shelling out 0 for an air filter without a fan.

So anyway, has anyone with pet allergies tried one of these new fangled HEPA/Ionized Air filters, do they work well on cat allergies? and is there a type or brand that you’d recommend?

Any other tips on treating cat allergies?