where can i get some sort of air purifier ratings?
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010 at
3:11 am
i want to buy a air purifier for my home, as the place that i live in, has a very bad polluted environment.
Tagged with: air purifier • polluted environment
Filed under: Ultra Air Purifiers
the basic things that you have to take care of while looking for air purifiers is -
a very good quality of filter,
no ozone since it is good in removing the odour but it is not good for lungs.
must have ultraviolet light to remove the bacteria and viruses.
the filter will be rated in microns, unless it is a deioniser
we had the same problem a while back.and tried
a few and ended up returning them. the only one
we kept and use now is the Oereck (sp) air purifier
clean quiet and no filters to buy
Consumer Report magazines or try google them online.
They base their recommendations on clean air delivery rates, independent research reports and feedback from owners. Tests are performed in an office environment.
In addition to providing recommendations, editors also list three models they do not recommend because of ozone output.
Aside from product ratings, there are also user reviews and a number of helpful articles, including a size chart (by microns) of common allergens.
Since there are a zillion air purifier websites, there are also a zillion opinions and ratings for air purifiers. The one that lays out the facts well can be found at http://www.allergy-relief-air-purifier.com/compare_air_purifiers.html. Be careful with CADR and MERV ratings. They can be confusing and although the machine is capable of certain CADR rates, it may not be effective over the long term. There is a lot to learn about air purifiers.
Two things are a must for air cleaning:
1. High efficiency air filter (HEPA or electronic).
2. Ultra violet light to kill bacteria and viruses.
Also make sure the machine does not produce ozone. Ozone is great for getting rid of odors, but it will damage your lungs in the process. I hope this helps.