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DID YOU KNOW?
More and more people are suffering with breathing ailments.
VOCs (volatile organic compounds), smog, ozone, and fumes can be unhealthy and irritating for anyone not just allergenic or asthmatics.
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WHAT IS AN ACTIVE CARBON FILTER?
An active carbon filter is a method of filtering that uses pieces of activated carbon to remove contaminants and impurities, utilizing chemical adsorption. Each piece of carbon is designed to provide a large section of surface area, in order to allow contaminants the most possible exposure to the filter media. If you are wondering why it is "active", the heat used in making carbon "activated" drives out impurities so there are places for impurities from your air to reside when it is used in an air purifier.
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WHY WERE THE FILTERS DESIGNED?
Carbon filters have been used for several hundred years and are considered one of the oldest means of water and air purification. Historians have shown evidence that carbon filtration may have been used in ancient Egyptian cultures for both air and water sanitization.
The tried and tested carbon air filters we use have been manufactured in Canada for over 15 years.
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WHAT OTHER TYPES OF AIR PURIFIERS ARE THERE?
HEPA:
HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Arresting) filters have a high efficiency at arresting, or capturing particles. HEPA is a type of air filter. Many people often mistake this, believing it to be a brand or manufacturer and this is not true. It is important to note that HEPA is a type of air filter and is used to eliminate airborne allergens. This is a paper or polymer sheet with very tiny passage that allow airflow to pass though the material but not much else. Since the passages though the fibers of the media are so small you need a lot of surface area for a reasonable amount of airflow to pass though the media.
Summary: A certified HEPA filter must pass stringent government standards in order to be qualified as a certified HEPA filter. True HEPA air filters are effective in capturing particles as small as 0.3 microns. Activated carbon filters are ideal for adsorbing gases and odors that are too small to be trapped by a HEPA filter.
UV:
Ultraviolet light in the right intensity destroys the DNA of microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses.
Summary: UV is not sufficient by itself because it removes few gases and no particles.
Ion Generator:
These are small air purifier devices that put out a stream of negatively charged Ions. These ions charge particulate pollution and when the particle bumps up against something it sticks due to the electronic charge.
Summary: They do work as claimed but have two problems. First, the particulates end up on your walls so your walls turn black near the device. Secondly, since they typically do not have a fan they only work in a localized area. In commercial applications of this product a lot of them are installed to be effective. Note that these devices do nothing for chemical problems and some put off dangerous Ozone.
Ozone Generators:
Ozone is an unstable molecule of three Oxygen atoms (O3). Since Oxygen "likes" to be in two atom molecules (O2) it readily gives up the lone molecule and oxidizes whatever it bumps into. So, any particulates or chemicals that the ozone contacts are oxidized. This changes them chemically and is very effective in commercial applications like cleaning flooded home or those with major sewage back-ups.
Summary: The Air Resource Board of California and Health Canada recommends that ozone generators, air cleaners that intentionally produce ozone, not be used in your business or home. Ozone is a gas that can cause health problems, including respiratory tract irritation and breathing difficulty.
Electronic or Electrostatic:
This technology has been used in whole house filters for years and is also called electrostatic technology. These air purifiers works with plates and a fan that pulls airflow over the plates.
Summary: These air purifiers have been good price-performance systems for several years in most air purifier ratings for removing particulates. So, this is a good choice for allergy sufferers but those with asthma and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) or ordor issues should us an active carbon filter unit with more chemical adsorbing media.
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WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT OUR PRODUCT?
Activated Carbon Filters have these advantages:
★ excellent odor reduction
★ best technology for removing chemical contaminants
★ well regarded in scientific and medical communities for its effectiveness
★ cost effective to purchase, maintain, and operate
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WHY SHOULD YOU HAVE OUR AIR FILTERING SYSTEM?
Activated carbon filters are ideal for adsorbing gases and odors that are too small to be trapped by a HEPA filter. We offer high quality, virtually no maintenance, and the removal of up to 99.5% of particulate and extreme odor control that may be present due to the following:
- Inadequate ventilation; (insufficient outside air, insufficient airflow, inadequate circulation)
- Microbial matter; stagnant water in HVAC system, wet and damp materials, humidifiers, condensate drain pans, water towers
- Carbon monoxide; Automobile exhaust (garages, loading docks, air intakes), combustion, tobacco smoke
- Formaldehyde from unsealed plywood or particleboard, urea formaldehyde foam insulation, fabrics, glues, carpets, furnishings
- Particulates including smoke, air inlets, paper, duct insulation, water residue, carpets, HVAC filters, housekeeping
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are produced by copying and printing machines, computers, carpets, furnishings, cleaning materials, smoke, paints, adhesives, caulking, perfumes, hairspray, solvents
- The reactions to these contaminants have led to the phenomenon of sick building syndrome (SBS). Typical complaints include headaches, nausea, fatigue, allergy symptoms, respiratory problems, eyes, nose and throat irritation.
For the price of a cup of coffee a day (per unit) and virtually maintenance free it really is affordable!
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