Monday, March 2, 2009

Techniques In Advanced Air Purification Explained

By Chris Channing

Air purifiers have long been around, aiding families keep contaminants out of the air. Advanced air purifiers go a step further and take more out of the air that may cause illness, allergies, or other negative effects. They aren't cheap, however, so knowing what to buy is important.

Air purifiers work based on filters. It isn't uncommon to see the average air purifier have three or more filters, all geared at trying to remove particles from the air that are unwanted. The first filter on an advanced air purifier is always the pre-filter, that is able to get larger particles out of the filtration process so as to not clog the more advanced filters with simple dust. This pre-filter saves money in the long run, as it enables advanced filters to run cleaner for long periods of time.

Recent innovations in air filter design include HEPA and SuperHEPA. A HEPA filter is simply one that is extremely efficient in removing particles in the air- with a rating of over 99% in removal. The SuperHEPA, as one could likely tell from the name, is the successor of the HEPA filter, and is made to take out a wide array of particles through an even tighter filtration process.

While an advanced air purifier works great to get out allergens and dust particles, it wouldn't be complete without the OFS filter. The OFS filter stands for organic fiber sterilization, which is necessary to remove spores, types of bacteria, and even mold from the air. When living in a space that has these three contaminants, one is more likely to become ill and suffer medical bills. The OFS filter, as a result, is quite a necessary investment.

It isn't hard to obtain such described filters- even today's modern vacuums have them! Filter add-ons are now being placed on vacuums in order to do a two-step cleaning process. The vacuum removes dirt from ground sources, while filters work to keep the air clean. These filters aren't as powerful as stand-alone systems, and also aren't working around the clock to remove contaminants. Regardless, it's good to find a vacuum with this option to do its part in providing a safe environment.

Before making a purchase of an advanced air purifier, keep a few specifications in mind. It will take a good amount of electricity to power them- consider the wattage rating in regards to your electricity bill. Also find out the estimated costs in replacing filters over the course of a year. Finally, check with the specifications to see how much of a space the air purifier can accurately purify without problems.

Final Thoughts

Family health is always a good thing to keep in mind in leading a financially stable life. Doing everything possible to prevent illness and to keep the family happy should be a goal of the house head. Investing in air purifiers is just one way to keep a strong and healthy existence. - 16650

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