Thank you so much! Yes, it is a HUGE issue for sure - that I think will start to become more talked about as time goes on and more results come from research. 👍
I have never heard of this air purifier before so I don’t have any experience with it. But based on what I see online - here is what I think: 1) It is only being sold on about 3 websites that I can see and one is the manufacturer. Not on Amazon and not on Bed Bath and Beyond anymore. So, I don’t think it can be that great based on the miniscule amount of dealers it has. And it has been around for over 7 years so that would be considered a major failure if they are trying to create a distribution network like most air purifier manufacturers. 2) It seems to retail for $159 but it used to sell for about $100 more so it seems they may be just trying to get rid of inventory. 3) It does not seem to have a good seal inside the unit between the HEPA filter and the back of the unit. The gaskets are on the side of the filter when they should really be on the back of the filter. That said - at least they put the carbon before the HEPA which is good. 4) I think the units will help improve the quality of air in a space (like most all air purifiers). But they seem to be generic “also ran” air purifiers - but definitely not elite. 5) For $159 I’d go with a Winix 5500 or a Coway Mighty as I know those 2 airpurifiers are good for the price. The Winix 5500 is now $133 on Amazon which is the lowest I’ve ever seen it priced. And the Coway Mighty is $156 on Amazon which is about the lowest price I’ve ever seen that unit (I got mine for $229 last November)… so, I’d go with one of those two units instead. Hope that helps - Thanks!👍
Yes, IQAir is fantastic! But I do think Aeris can also challenge IQAir on this issue and maybe even the Airpura Super HEPA filters. The Airpura Super HEPA filters may possibly do a good job on Ultrafine particles, as well. Thank you!👍
Yes, THAT is crazy and I didn't realize this. I am starting to learn a lot more about the air quality 'standardizations' and it has been an eye opening experience. I think future data (10 to 20 years from today) on what poor air quality does to our long term health - will make us all wish we were more careful and or had invested in better air purification solutions. Thanks! 👍
I think that is a definite possibility. I do like Austin and it really helped solve my breathing issue in my bedroom... but I'm currently not sure it filters the ultrafine particles as well as some other options. One of the problems with the air purification industry is that it is hard to know how well the majority of units actually filter - esp. smaller particles. Just because an air purifier says "HEPA" on the box does not mean the unit actually filters at a HEPA level. I currently believe over 90% of the HEPA air purifiers probably don't actually filter at a HEPA level - especially over time after the filters start to get dirty. Plus, even if they do filter at a HEPA level - that still means over 90% of the particles in the air are not being filtered well. And those are the most dangerous particles that we breathe. Some people say there is a NASA test that 'proves' HEPA filters do a good job on ultrafine particles but I currently do not believe that to be true. I plan on making a video on that in the future. Am I supposed to honestly believe the $200 HEPA filter at Walmart filters just as well as the HEPA system that NASA utilizes on the ISS? LOL! 🙄 I HIGHLY doubt it. I am in the middle of making a video on 2 air quality testers and at least one of them appears to be super inaccurate. I've seen at least 2 other YT channels make videos where they 'rank' various air purifiers with this super inaccurate sensor. IMO, people are not able to properly test air purifiers accurately and many manufacturers make many claims that are probably not true, as well. It is VERY difficult to run accurate tests for small particles in the air. I think various 3rd certifications may possibly play a part in figuring out which units actually do a good job with ultrafine particles. We'll see. The newer data and studies are all trending towards filtering smaller particles as best as you can... so I think we may be seeing a shift in the industry over the next 10 years as more info. comes out. Thank you! 👍
How did the study referenced at 6:31 of this video track over 1 million people and gather measurements of exposure to PM2.5 concentrations for over 25 years? How and how often were these meaurements taken? What steps were taken (or assumptions were made) to eliminate other variables (water quality, diet, occupation, ...)?
My C M detector went off early this morn and skys are hazy. I assumed from the fires raging hundreds of miles from here,decimating Ruidoso. The weather app says high pm 10 levels today. Nice... 97 at 11 this morn...
Yeah, supposedly when there is a fire on the west coast like CA - we still get small particulates from it all the way over here on the east coast... and we also supposedly get some of the poor air quality from China, as well... just crazy when you think about the distances. Thanks!
Another great video, thank you. You raise a good point about something that's been confusing me. When my device measures PM2.5, it's unclear to me just how far below (if at all) 2.5 it's able to measure. And indeed does it go any distance above 2.5. Similarly with PM10 - is it measuring only for particulates that are almost exactly 10 microns? or is there some range either side of 10? Would love anyone's thoughts or knowledge on this.
I don't have all the answers but I did ask Temtop and they said their sensor only goes down to PM2.5. It should be noted that I think it is EXTREMELY DIFFICULT to accurately test for Ultrafine particles. The smaller particles are very difficult to accurately test for, IMO. And I've heard the same from some industry insiders. Thank you!👍
you skipped over several important details. hepa filters are associated to some positive integers, according to their percentage of particulate retention down to 0.3 micron. according to wikipedia, Hepa13 is 99.95% or 99.99%, according to the iso standard. H14 is 99.995% or 99.999%. beyond that, we enter in the realm of ULPA, with U15 down to 99.9995% or 99.9999% for 0.12 microns particulate. U16 and U17 classifications exist, as well. As the particulate size has been chosen to be the WORST for the filter type, we could infer that for sizes a bit (??) smaller, their performance is even better. If i well remember, IQair used hepa14, as long as they wrote that is their specs. Airpure is the only one among those you mentioned who clearly states the H category of their filters, varying from H13 to U15 as option. Being the only producer (besides an italian one) as far as i know, offering the U15 option in non custom made solutions. Two last remarks. the particulate retention ability of a unit does not uniquely depend on the filters. As the filter retention increases, a series of other negative issues show up.
Thanks for the comment! Well, there's only so much time I can spend on a video and a topic b4 I gotta "wrap it up" and post it... Yeah, none of my videos contain all the information in the Universe on a topic, LOL! 😆 IQAir and Airpura definitely make some of the best units that I am aware of. Can you please tell me which Italian filter manufacturer you are referring to? I'd like to know - thank you! 👍
@@AirPurificationEducation the italian company is called Rupes and the air purifiers are the Niveus (NV) series. I know nothing about these units except what they write in their brochure. I suspect they are quite expensive and they all use U15 filters. It would be helpful if you could get more info about them. by the way, you recommend aeris 3 in 1 air purifier. in amazon of european countries aeris medical pro with h14 filters can be found for 200 euros. are these any good according to your experience?
@@12zaf1 Thanks - those Rupes units look pretty interesting... Yes, the Aeris units are very good at filtering dust and particulates.... Top Notch. The Medical Pro units filter particles even better than the 3 in 1 filters but the airflow is a little less and they don't have carbon for odors/VOCs. iRobot is not really selling or promoting the units currently so we don't know what the future of the product line is but YES - the Medical Pro is elite for particle filtration, for sure. And you can always switch the filter out with the 3 in 1 filter in the future if they are supporting the product line in the future. We shall see... Thanks! 👍
I have a question. I'm having to file for pulmonary hypertension broth on by inhaling vaporized chemicals (bleach) ,household detergents, pesticide, creosote and smoke screens by a neighbor. How could I theoretically go about proving it? How could I go about it? Remember vaporized bleach makes chlorine gas which is a chemical weapon. Used by both sides in WW1. Any advice pointing me in the right direction would help.
I think you are going to have to find a very good air quality tester in your area to come to your location and perform some testing. I don't know of any "kits" you can use to do this yourself.
Well, I was hoping for something like a sensor. But maybe I can use something to identify when they are doing this along with my medical records. See I have pictures, but I want sensor data to back up that. Lately they've been using boxes to hide their foggers. Having something that could at least say it's there and it's bad would help. But thank you for taking time to reply.
@@HubertRayBailey-ve5sx Unfortunately, air quality sensors are not super accurate, in general. And they are less accurate for reading chemicals in the air. And there can be over 15,000 different chemicals in the air so I think it would be hard for a single sensor to be able to help you. I ran a Temtop and an Atmo sensor in a hotel lobby recently that had horrible chemical/VOCs but both sensors said the air quality was "Good". Believe me, that air quality was NOT "Good" - it was hazardous, for sure. So, I think a professional air quality tester would be the best option. Good Luck! 👍
Thank you for your comment. Yeah, I think the lighting and camera can make people look better than they actually look in real life - it somehow can "smooth" over wrinkles and make your skin look almost perfect, I think - even without filters... My 2 sister in law's look 15-20 years younger on IG than they do in real life - as they are using the "best filters the world can provide". But don't tell them I said that, LOL! 😆 One day last year, I saw a picture of a young, attractive woman on one of their phones and I asked, "Who's that?" And she said "That's me!"... and I was embarrassed. I didn't even recognize her and she was standing right next to me. LOL! 😆
@@AirPurificationEducation I know exactly what you mean with the "over filtration" on pictures. Unfortunately, that's only what we want in our air purifiers and not personal pics😆 However, still, take the compliment sir 😉
OK, you are too funny😂 I am now 54 (and a half) but who is counting the days, right? lol! The cameras used for videos can make your skin look better than it actually is and also I have a guy who does my thumbnails and he seems to smooth out my skin and make me look much younger in my thumbnails, I think, LOL! I laughed the first time I saw him "photoshop" my image as it made me look like I have perfect skin without any wrinkles. There are also settings (or filters) you can use on some of the software that can make you look much better/younger/wrinkle free, as well. I don't currently mess with/adjust them but I may in the future if it will help me get more subs/views, LOL! My 2 Sister in Laws have pictures and videos of themselves on Facebook that make them look like 15 to 20 years younger than they actually are... One time, I saw a picture on my sister in law's phone and I asked, "Who is that?" and she said, "that's me".... and I was thinking, "uhhh, that doesn't look like you, dude." LOL! "Yeah, maybe 20 years ago on your best day and from the best angle..." but, she'd probably stop talking to me if I actually said that.😆 And they get all these dudes online telling them they are so beautiful, etc... if only they knew the truth, LOL!😆 All that being said, my wife has told me through the years that I have great skin... I don't really think about it or try to "improve it" but if this is a subject of interest to you - I'd say the following: 1) Sugar is bad for our skin (and many other things, as well) - Dr. Berg explains how bad sugar is for us in multiple different videos he has made through the years... and he has a video which shows a b4 and after pic. of him after going off of sugar and he looks much better. Not sure where that video is but here is one of his sugar videos: ruclips.net/video/f_gkkgAr3DU/видео.html&ab_channel=Dr.EricBergDC I currently consume a lot of sugar as I LOVE Mocha Frappes and Vietnamese Ice Coffees but when I did get rid of 95% of my sugar in the past - I do think my skin improved. 2) Fruit is good for the skin, I think. I eat apples and grapefruit every day - and sometimes bananas and grapes, as well. I actually eat the apples and grapefruit to help cleanse my body but I do think it definitely makes my skin softer, as well, although, that is not really my intention. I am sometimes amazed at how soft the skin on my legs are... kinda strange since I'm a man but my legs tend to be very smooth and soft - probably due to the fruit, I'm guessing. 3) I also take a supplement from Brickhouse Nutrition called "Field of Greens RAW". I do it for overall health related issues but I think it may also possibly improve my skin - as well... They have some collagen supplements which I think some customers have said help their skin... I don't take the collagen but I do think it probably does help with improving skin. 4) Exercise - is critical for everything and I think it helps with overall bloodflow throughout the body and this will help our skin, as well, I'm guessing. 5) Sleep - sleep is king - it will also help. Getting decent sleep is critical. So, that is what I would say if I had to throw in a few of my opinions on this topic - thanks!👍
Have you gotten any clarity since this video about what the floor PM2.5 sensors? You’re right about “or less” way too vague. Why would there be PM1 & PM0.5 monitors if PM2.5 actually detects goes down to 0.01, for example? Are those darn marketing jerks trying to dupe us?
Temtop told me they ONLY go down to 2.5 microns in their PM 2.5 reading. I think this is going to probably be the truth for most sensors. I think it is hard to accurately test for small particles. I had an air purifier manufacturer tell me there were only a few 3rd party testing labs in the world that tested for UFP. I’ve recently read some University type research papers that “estimate” the UFP performance of filters… and soooo many people take these “estimates” and run with them like they are facts, written in stone. This industry is filled with people who simply “regurgitate” ½ truths and other people’s hypotheses. Even engineers and “educated” industry people from top universities regurgitate all sorts of nonsense. Some academics with master degrees regurgitate inaccurate info./concepts that they read about… People, in general, don’t like to admit, “I don’t know” or “I’m not sure”. There is a lot of “gray” data out there that is accepted to be fact… Over the past few days - I’ve been reading and studying some “Research” papers from Universities and Medical institutions… kinda like “Johnson et. al” Peer to Peer type stuff… and I am shocked at the massive amount of assumptions and ridiculously poor/amateur testing practices and methodologies… Testing mistakes that a freaking high schooler shouldn’t make. Then 5 years later other “researchers” take their assumptions and reference their “work” in their own research papers/study… like the blind leading the blind… “peer-to-peer research papers - Also known as scholarly or refereed articles, these are written by experts in a field and reviewed by other experts in the field. The purpose of peer review is to ensure the quality of the article and make it more reliable before publication.” What they consider to be “experts” in the industry is basically any student working on a thesis/theory, IMO. But the vast majority are NOT experts. At least by my definition. My eyes have been opened in a BIG way the past few days on this issue. Just CRAZY!
@@AirPurificationEducation. It makes way more sense that PM2.5 only more accurately detect down to 2.5. I’m sure their accuracy starts falling quickly below 2.5. Thanks for confirming.
@@NickWindham One more thing that is relevant. I was communicating with the Dylos Owner about 2 years ago (as I do have 5 air quality testers and the Dylos 1100 Pro is one of them) and at one point in our conversations he mentioned something like, "it provides a reading for concentration levels that are about/around .5 microns". I don't remember if he was talking about the unit that tests for .5 microns or the one that tests for .3 microns. Either way, the actual owner of the company (and the guy who made the products) said it’s accuracy was “About/Around” .5 or .3 microns. He was being honest that the unit was NOT able to provide accurate results for particle concentrations at EXACTLY .5 or .3 microns. So what does “About/around” exactly mean? What is the definition of that? I was not irritated or angry that he mentioned this - I was happy he was being honest. MOST other companies will NOT be so honest…. They will state their specifications - stand by them… and think “who’s gonna challenge us on our numbers?” and/or “who really can prove we don’t actually hit these numbers?”. The Dylos guy was showing that it is hard to test for smaller particles (even .3 or .5 microns in size) and he was admitting that the testing results for his product are not 100% exact at that particle size. And I LOVE the fact he was being honest and not trying to BS me into thinking his solution is perfect… He could have easily just given me some jargon to make me think the unit is perfect. And how the heck am I gonna know any differently? Honesty can be hard to find in this industry. So, when I see a RUclipsr using a $150 tester in a video and they start to provide results for .1 microns (the beginning of the UFP range) for a purifier…. And act like the results are 100% accurate… I think there is a really good chance the accuracy is not 100%... Anyhow, I just wanted to add this to this overall conversation about testers and accuracy. As you can tell - I kinda obsess about some of this stuff, LOL! 😆
@@AirPurificationEducation that’s in line with what I read. At low particles per liter concentrations, the Dylos’ particle count reading will be way lower than actual for PM0.5 and PM2.5. For high concentrations, they’ll be no reading or a reading that has no correlation to actual. I saw similar on other devices. It’s good the owner was open about it and people boasting about improved measurements of ultrafine particles with $200 devices are spreading misinformation. Honesty what I like to see about the creators of AirGradient One and the Apollo Air-1. I’d much rather know I have worse stats that I know are valid than better stats that I have to be extra skeptical of.
It may depend on the VOC(s) you are trying to remove but in general the IQAir GC unit is fantastic for VOCs and odors. Airpura is also very good for VOCs/odors. But Airpura has many different models and different carbon combinations. You may want to talk with Airpura to see what solution they think is best for your specific environment. www.airpura.com/pages/contact-us These are the 2 best options I have experience with. Good Luck!👍
Live in a home with low/no voc materials. Metal furniture. Keep humidity below 50%. Get a tvoc meter to regulate ventilation. Keep tvoc under 500 ug/m³.
Some of the best units for VOCs (depending on exactly what you are trying to take out of the air) would include: 1) The IQAir GC unit with 12 pounds of carbon: amzn.to/4bEyf96 and... 2) Airpura is the closest thing to "Carbon/VOC experts" that I'm familiar with. They make many different air purifiers with many different carbon blends for specific VOC issues so, you may wanna contact them and tell them exactly what is going on in your environment and they can recommend a solution for you: www.airpura.com/pages/contact-us Good Luck!👍
I currently question how accurate any of them are especially for smaller particulate levels. That said, the DC1100 is about $200 and it is supposed to read to 1 micron. amzn.to/49H3Oxw The DC1100 Pro that I used in this video is supposed to read to .5 microns and it is about $260. amzn.to/3OQz8lg I'd guess that my Dylos DC1100 Pro is probably the "more accurate" of the 5 testers/monitors I currently own for particles. I do believe over time we'll eventually get much more accurate testers as technology improves (ie. AI). Hopefully in the near future. Thanks!👍
I did have access to some of their products in the past but never really learned much about them as we had over 50 different brands and their offerings were more recent and we were super busy when we added their products to our catalog. So, I do not really have real world experience with them. So here is my inexperienced knee jerk opinion on that unit based on 15 minutes of looking at it in a video and their website. Fellowes is large company that has been around for over 100 years and they manufacture and sell many different types of products. They say they’ve been in air purification for about 15 years now. *1) In my experience the best air purifiers are typically built by companies that only make air purification equipment. Ie. IQAir = Elite, Aeris = Elite, and even Austin Air makes good units. All 3 companies only make - mostly just air purifiers. It is their core business. IMO, Fellowes is like many other companies out there that saw the “growing trend” of air purification needs in the workplace and the sensoring of indoor air quality. So, the Fellowes website likes to talk a lot about the “cloud” solution they have that will enable businesses to monitor and control their air quality in different areas… the problem is, I don’t think there are many companies out there that have super accurate sensor solutions on the market… even companies that only focus on this type of solution. But it is an expensive solution to implement for businesses so they really want a piece of that market. Hence, a decent amount of their air quality content is focused on this issue/offering. *2) The filter arrangement in the Pro AM4 Flex is perpendicular to the floor and I currently believe that is a disadvantage for air purifiers if they want elite particle filtration. And my current definition of elite particle filtration is 99.5% of Ultrafine particles down to .003 microns which is what the IQAir HealthPro Plus was tested at. Ultrafine particles are smaller (.1 to .003 microns) and make up 90% of the particles in the air we breathe. Plus, they are the most dangerous to humans being linked to cancer, autism, alzheimer’s, erectile dysfunction and many other problems. Both the IQAir HPP and Aeris 3 in 1 have the filters arranged stacked upwards from the floor so the air travels upwards through the filters towards the ceiling. The advantage is they both use gravity to create strong seals between the filters and the inside of the units. I will eventually do a video on how important seals are inside air purifiers to their overall performance. I am unable to see how well the seal is on the AM4 Flex but historically, it is difficult to pull off an elite seal like seen in the HPP and 3 in 1 when the filters are perpendicular to the floor, IMO. They would have to somehow push the filters towards the side of the air purifier to improve the seal and IDK if they are doing that but - I’m thinking probably not. *3) EN1822 certifications: Both the IQAir HPP and the Aeris 3 in 1 are EN1822 certified by an independent 3rd party lab and they both happen to be elite for particle filtration. I do not think that is a coincidence. The Fellowes website says they tested the units themselves which does not give me a strong feeling they have elite filtration. Perhaps, somewhere else on their site they have 3rd party testing results but I didn’t see it. This is a big red flag for me when it comes to how well a unit will filter… So, I think it will probably improve the air quality of most spaces in general like many other air purifiers but I wouldn’t be surprised if it doesn’t really filter at a HEPA level in the real world - esp. After a few weeks of getting dust on the filters and esp. When you run it on higher CFMs. That would be my quick, inexperienced, knee jerk opinion on this particular unit based on very little research. Good Luck!👍
Yes, they nailed the "look" of a strong looking air purifier cabinet, for sure. I give them credit for creating a strong visual design and I'm sure that was the goal. But if you have a Ferrari - then you also have Motor Trend's and Car and Driver's analysis of your car's elite performance - after they've driven your car for a while. The vast majority of air purifier companies talk an amazing game - because the jive talk/marketing is worth millions but the vast majority don't have the 3rd party testing to back it up, IMO. They can basically say almost anything they want... and they do, LOL! Also, I think some companies do have the EN1822 certification but don't actually work as well as the test says they do... the companies are becoming even more sneaky with their marketing as time goes on... That said, these guys Fellowes, may have a great product - who knows, maybe even elite? But if I had to bet on it - I would bet not, based on some of the mentioned variables. Thanks!👍 @@plyazcady
Thank you for all your helpful insights! I'm curious to get your thoughts on a couple of air issues: Radon - "#1 cause of cancer in non-smokers" presenting in all soil to varying degrees... seems like the main way to help is mitigate from under the house (with negative pressure utilizing pipes and fan), outdoor air exchange / ventilation, and HEPA filters may reduce up to 85%. CO2 build up (can disrupt sleep, energy, and cognition) - naturally will occur with people in a room, including sleeping at night - main way I have found to help reduce is air exchange / ventilation, and theoretically with way too many plants (which would also introduce humidity and mold spores)... thoughts or solutions to these? Currently looking for short term solutions at a temporary rental, without reconstruction, to reduce CO2 and radon.
1) So, the Radon issue is no joke for sure. I had a friend die of cancer 2 years ago at 51 and they thought it was due to him and his 2 siblings sleeping in the basement of a home that had radon... They all slept in the same basement together that apparently had radon. All 3 of them died of cancer (he was the last survivor/to go) and they think it was, in fact, due to their exposure to growing up in that environment. It was a slow, tough 5-year fight for him and his family - it was horrible. I want to eventually make a video on radon but I don't currently have much experience with it. I did look into it a little a few years ago and the solution I saw involved what you mentioned - the pipes and fans... ** Here is a decent article by IQAir on the radon issue that may be helpful (and one more reason I'm happy I run an IQAir HPP in my family room) : www.iqair.com/us/newsroom/millions-homes-have-dangerous-levels-radon 2) The only solution I've seen that helps decrease high levels of CO2 is ventilation. I don't know how accurate CO2 air quality sensors are but yes, I've seen studies that have shown high levels of CO2 have: A) Caused airplane pilots to fail training tests B) Dramatically decreased test scores for students C) Dramatically decreased the productivity of office workers... So, I'm only familiar with ventilation solutions being a solution (or opening windows, etc.) but it appears high levels are oftentimes found when there are a lot of people present... so if there are not many folks present in a room at one time - I kinda think everything should typically be OK and they could always open a window if need be, etc. (as opposed to actually implementing a permanent air exchange type solution)... but, I am not an expert on this. Thanks! 👍
I am so sorry to hear that happened to your friend and their family. Thank you so much for helping people by sharing your experience and knowledge!@@AirPurificationEducation
Humans have been around for thousands and thousands of years. We never needed air purifiers. But they do help keep your surfaces cleaner and less Dusty. 😂
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This is such an important issue. But it doesn't get enough attention. Thank you 🙏
Thank you so much! Yes, it is a HUGE issue for sure - that I think will start to become more talked about as time goes on and more results come from research. 👍
well explained very detailed video i think this help people like me who are looking for air purifire.
I have never heard of this air purifier before so I don’t have any experience with it. But based on what I see online - here is what I think:
1) It is only being sold on about 3 websites that I can see and one is the manufacturer. Not on Amazon and not on Bed Bath and Beyond anymore. So, I don’t think it can be that great based on the miniscule amount of dealers it has. And it has been around for over 7 years so that would be considered a major failure if they are trying to create a distribution network like most air purifier manufacturers.
2) It seems to retail for $159 but it used to sell for about $100 more so it seems they may be just trying to get rid of inventory.
3) It does not seem to have a good seal inside the unit between the HEPA filter and the back of the unit. The gaskets are on the side of the filter when they should really be on the back of the filter. That said - at least they put the carbon before the HEPA which is good.
4) I think the units will help improve the quality of air in a space (like most all air purifiers). But they seem to be generic “also ran” air purifiers - but definitely not elite.
5) For $159 I’d go with a Winix 5500 or a Coway Mighty as I know those 2 airpurifiers are good for the price. The Winix 5500 is now $133 on Amazon which is the lowest I’ve ever seen it priced. And the Coway Mighty is $156 on Amazon which is about the lowest price I’ve ever seen that unit (I got mine for $229 last November)… so, I’d go with one of those two units instead.
Hope that helps - Thanks!👍
IQAIR filters down to .003. Nobody comes close!!
Yes, IQAir is fantastic! But I do think Aeris can also challenge IQAir on this issue and maybe even the Airpura Super HEPA filters. The Airpura Super HEPA filters may possibly do a good job on Ultrafine particles, as well. Thank you!👍
What about Winix 5500-2, just wondering as I just picked up one of those.
What about the Aires? And what about radon? Does it filter that also?
Air pollution a bigger killer than tobacco, man that is mind boggling
Yes, THAT is crazy and I didn't realize this. I am starting to learn a lot more about the air quality 'standardizations' and it has been an eye opening experience. I think future data (10 to 20 years from today) on what poor air quality does to our long term health - will make us all wish we were more careful and or had invested in better air purification solutions. Thanks! 👍
With your new direction on particle importance, will you begin less emphasis on Austin Air? Should one then upgrade to a better ultrafine device?
I think that is a definite possibility. I do like Austin and it really helped solve my breathing issue in my bedroom... but I'm currently not sure it filters the ultrafine particles as well as some other options.
One of the problems with the air purification industry is that it is hard to know how well the majority of units actually filter - esp. smaller particles. Just because an air purifier says "HEPA" on the box does not mean the unit actually filters at a HEPA level. I currently believe over 90% of the HEPA air purifiers probably don't actually filter at a HEPA level - especially over time after the filters start to get dirty. Plus, even if they do filter at a HEPA level - that still means over 90% of the particles in the air are not being filtered well. And those are the most dangerous particles that we breathe. Some people say there is a NASA test that 'proves' HEPA filters do a good job on ultrafine particles but I currently do not believe that to be true. I plan on making a video on that in the future. Am I supposed to honestly believe the $200 HEPA filter at Walmart filters just as well as the HEPA system that NASA utilizes on the ISS? LOL! 🙄 I HIGHLY doubt it.
I am in the middle of making a video on 2 air quality testers and at least one of them appears to be super inaccurate. I've seen at least 2 other YT channels make videos where they 'rank' various air purifiers with this super inaccurate sensor. IMO, people are not able to properly test air purifiers accurately and many manufacturers make many claims that are probably not true, as well. It is VERY difficult to run accurate tests for small particles in the air. I think various 3rd certifications may possibly play a part in figuring out which units actually do a good job with ultrafine particles. We'll see.
The newer data and studies are all trending towards filtering smaller particles as best as you can... so I think we may be seeing a shift in the industry over the next 10 years as more info. comes out. Thank you! 👍
QUESTION: Is the Alexapure breeze a good air filter?
How did the study referenced at 6:31 of this video track over 1 million people and gather measurements of exposure to PM2.5 concentrations for over 25 years? How and how often were these meaurements taken? What steps were taken (or assumptions were made) to eliminate other variables (water quality, diet, occupation, ...)?
This may be able to answer some of your questions: www.atsjournals.org/doi/10.1164/rccm.201106-1011OC Thanks! 👍
My C M detector went off early this morn and skys are hazy. I assumed from the fires raging hundreds of miles from here,decimating Ruidoso. The weather app says high pm 10 levels today.
Nice... 97 at 11 this morn...
Yeah, supposedly when there is a fire on the west coast like CA - we still get small particulates from it all the way over here on the east coast... and we also supposedly get some of the poor air quality from China, as well... just crazy when you think about the distances. Thanks!
Thank you so much for this video, very good quality and informations!
Thank you for your feedback - I am happy you found it informative!👍
Another great video, thank you.
You raise a good point about something that's been confusing me. When my device measures PM2.5, it's unclear to me just how far below (if at all) 2.5 it's able to measure. And indeed does it go any distance above 2.5.
Similarly with PM10 - is it measuring only for particulates that are almost exactly 10 microns? or is there some range either side of 10? Would love anyone's thoughts or knowledge on this.
I don't have all the answers but I did ask Temtop and they said their sensor only goes down to PM2.5. It should be noted that I think it is EXTREMELY DIFFICULT to accurately test for Ultrafine particles. The smaller particles are very difficult to accurately test for, IMO. And I've heard the same from some industry insiders. Thank you!👍
you skipped over several important details. hepa filters are associated to some positive integers, according to their percentage of particulate retention down to 0.3 micron. according to wikipedia, Hepa13 is 99.95% or 99.99%, according to the iso standard. H14 is 99.995% or 99.999%. beyond that, we enter in the realm of ULPA, with U15 down to 99.9995% or 99.9999% for 0.12 microns particulate. U16 and U17 classifications exist, as well. As the particulate size has been chosen to be the WORST for the filter type, we could infer that for sizes a bit (??) smaller, their performance is even better. If i well remember, IQair used hepa14, as long as they wrote that is their specs. Airpure is the only one among those you mentioned who clearly states the H category of their filters, varying from H13 to U15 as option. Being the only producer (besides an italian one) as far as i know, offering the U15 option in non custom made solutions. Two last remarks. the particulate retention ability of a unit does not uniquely depend on the filters. As the filter retention increases, a series of other negative issues show up.
Thanks for the comment!
Well, there's only so much time I can spend on a video and a topic b4 I gotta "wrap it up" and post it... Yeah, none of my videos contain all the information in the Universe on a topic, LOL! 😆
IQAir and Airpura definitely make some of the best units that I am aware of. Can you please tell me which Italian filter manufacturer you are referring to? I'd like to know - thank you! 👍
@@AirPurificationEducation the italian company is called Rupes and the air
purifiers are the Niveus (NV) series. I know nothing about these units except what they write in their brochure. I suspect they are quite expensive and they all use U15 filters. It would be helpful if you could get more info about them. by the way, you recommend aeris 3 in 1 air purifier. in amazon of european countries aeris medical pro with h14 filters can be found for 200 euros. are these any good according to your experience?
@@12zaf1 Thanks - those Rupes units look pretty interesting...
Yes, the Aeris units are very good at filtering dust and particulates.... Top Notch. The Medical Pro units filter particles even better than the 3 in 1 filters but the airflow is a little less and they don't have carbon for odors/VOCs. iRobot is not really selling or promoting the units currently so we don't know what the future of the product line is but YES - the Medical Pro is elite for particle filtration, for sure. And you can always switch the filter out with the 3 in 1 filter in the future if they are supporting the product line in the future. We shall see... Thanks! 👍
@@AirPurificationEducation thanks for the info and for what you are doing. keep up the excellent work🙏🏻
@@12zaf1 Thank you and Good Luck!👍
I have a question. I'm having to file for pulmonary hypertension broth on by inhaling vaporized chemicals (bleach) ,household detergents, pesticide, creosote and smoke screens by a neighbor. How could I theoretically go about proving it? How could I go about it? Remember vaporized bleach makes chlorine gas which is a chemical weapon. Used by both sides in WW1. Any advice pointing me in the right direction would help.
I think you are going to have to find a very good air quality tester in your area to come to your location and perform some testing. I don't know of any "kits" you can use to do this yourself.
Well, I was hoping for something like a sensor. But maybe I can use something to identify when they are doing this along with my medical records. See I have pictures, but I want sensor data to back up that. Lately they've been using boxes to hide their foggers. Having something that could at least say it's there and it's bad would help. But thank you for taking time to reply.
@@HubertRayBailey-ve5sx Unfortunately, air quality sensors are not super accurate, in general. And they are less accurate for reading chemicals in the air. And there can be over 15,000 different chemicals in the air so I think it would be hard for a single sensor to be able to help you. I ran a Temtop and an Atmo sensor in a hotel lobby recently that had horrible chemical/VOCs but both sensors said the air quality was "Good". Believe me, that air quality was NOT "Good" - it was hazardous, for sure. So, I think a professional air quality tester would be the best option. Good Luck! 👍
Amazing video man thank so much. And you look phenomenal for your age
Thank you for your comment. Yeah, I think the lighting and camera can make people look better than they actually look in real life - it somehow can "smooth" over wrinkles and make your skin look almost perfect, I think - even without filters... My 2 sister in law's look 15-20 years younger on IG than they do in real life - as they are using the "best filters the world can provide". But don't tell them I said that, LOL! 😆
One day last year, I saw a picture of a young, attractive woman on one of their phones and I asked, "Who's that?" And she said "That's me!"... and I was embarrassed. I didn't even recognize her and she was standing right next to me. LOL! 😆
@@AirPurificationEducation I know exactly what you mean with the "over filtration" on pictures. Unfortunately, that's only what we want in our air purifiers and not personal pics😆
However, still, take the compliment sir 😉
53 years old?! Wow! Do you mind sharing what is your facial care routine? ;)
OK, you are too funny😂 I am now 54 (and a half) but who is counting the days, right? lol! The cameras used for videos can make your skin look better than it actually is and also I have a guy who does my thumbnails and he seems to smooth out my skin and make me look much younger in my thumbnails, I think, LOL! I laughed the first time I saw him "photoshop" my image as it made me look like I have perfect skin without any wrinkles. There are also settings (or filters) you can use on some of the software that can make you look much better/younger/wrinkle free, as well. I don't currently mess with/adjust them but I may in the future if it will help me get more subs/views, LOL!
My 2 Sister in Laws have pictures and videos of themselves on Facebook that make them look like 15 to 20 years younger than they actually are... One time, I saw a picture on my sister in law's phone and I asked, "Who is that?" and she said, "that's me".... and I was thinking, "uhhh, that doesn't look like you, dude." LOL! "Yeah, maybe 20 years ago on your best day and from the best angle..." but, she'd probably stop talking to me if I actually said that.😆 And they get all these dudes online telling them they are so beautiful, etc... if only they knew the truth, LOL!😆
All that being said, my wife has told me through the years that I have great skin... I don't really think about it or try to "improve it" but if this is a subject of interest to you - I'd say the following:
1) Sugar is bad for our skin (and many other things, as well) - Dr. Berg explains how bad sugar is for us in multiple different videos he has made through the years... and he has a video which shows a b4 and after pic. of him after going off of sugar and he looks much better. Not sure where that video is but here is one of his sugar videos: ruclips.net/video/f_gkkgAr3DU/видео.html&ab_channel=Dr.EricBergDC
I currently consume a lot of sugar as I LOVE Mocha Frappes and Vietnamese Ice Coffees but when I did get rid of 95% of my sugar in the past - I do think my skin improved.
2) Fruit is good for the skin, I think. I eat apples and grapefruit every day - and sometimes bananas and grapes, as well. I actually eat the apples and grapefruit to help cleanse my body but I do think it definitely makes my skin softer, as well, although, that is not really my intention. I am sometimes amazed at how soft the skin on my legs are... kinda strange since I'm a man but my legs tend to be very smooth and soft - probably due to the fruit, I'm guessing.
3) I also take a supplement from Brickhouse Nutrition called "Field of Greens RAW". I do it for overall health related issues but I think it may also possibly improve my skin - as well... They have some collagen supplements which I think some customers have said help their skin... I don't take the collagen but I do think it probably does help with improving skin.
4) Exercise - is critical for everything and I think it helps with overall bloodflow throughout the body and this will help our skin, as well, I'm guessing.
5) Sleep - sleep is king - it will also help. Getting decent sleep is critical.
So, that is what I would say if I had to throw in a few of my opinions on this topic - thanks!👍
Have you gotten any clarity since this video about what the floor PM2.5 sensors? You’re right about “or less” way too vague.
Why would there be PM1 & PM0.5 monitors if PM2.5 actually detects goes down to 0.01, for example? Are those darn marketing jerks trying to dupe us?
Temtop told me they ONLY go down to 2.5 microns in their PM 2.5 reading. I think this is going to probably be the truth for most sensors.
I think it is hard to accurately test for small particles.
I had an air purifier manufacturer tell me there were only a few 3rd party testing labs in the world that tested for UFP.
I’ve recently read some University type research papers that “estimate” the UFP performance of filters… and soooo many people take these “estimates” and run with them like they are facts, written in stone. This industry is filled with people who simply “regurgitate” ½ truths and other people’s hypotheses. Even engineers and “educated” industry people from top universities regurgitate all sorts of nonsense. Some academics with master degrees regurgitate inaccurate info./concepts that they read about…
People, in general, don’t like to admit, “I don’t know” or “I’m not sure”. There is a lot of “gray” data out there that is accepted to be fact…
Over the past few days - I’ve been reading and studying some “Research” papers from Universities and Medical institutions… kinda like “Johnson et. al” Peer to Peer type stuff… and I am shocked at the massive amount of assumptions and ridiculously poor/amateur testing practices and methodologies… Testing mistakes that a freaking high schooler shouldn’t make. Then 5 years later other “researchers” take their assumptions and reference their “work” in their own research papers/study… like the blind leading the blind…
“peer-to-peer research papers - Also known as scholarly or refereed articles, these are written by experts in a field and reviewed by other experts in the field. The purpose of peer review is to ensure the quality of the article and make it more reliable before publication.”
What they consider to be “experts” in the industry is basically any student working on a thesis/theory, IMO. But the vast majority are NOT experts. At least by my definition.
My eyes have been opened in a BIG way the past few days on this issue.
Just CRAZY!
@@AirPurificationEducation Good observations. Thanks for sharing and I agree.
@@AirPurificationEducation. It makes way more sense that PM2.5 only more accurately detect down to 2.5. I’m sure their accuracy starts falling quickly below 2.5. Thanks for confirming.
@@NickWindham One more thing that is relevant. I was communicating with the Dylos Owner about 2 years ago (as I do have 5 air quality testers and the Dylos 1100 Pro is one of them) and at one point in our conversations he mentioned something like, "it provides a reading for concentration levels that are about/around .5 microns". I don't remember if he was talking about the unit that tests for .5 microns or the one that tests for .3 microns. Either way, the actual owner of the company (and the guy who made the products) said it’s accuracy was “About/Around” .5 or .3 microns. He was being honest that the unit was NOT able to provide accurate results for particle concentrations at EXACTLY .5 or .3 microns. So what does “About/around” exactly mean? What is the definition of that?
I was not irritated or angry that he mentioned this - I was happy he was being honest. MOST other companies will NOT be so honest…. They will state their specifications - stand by them… and think “who’s gonna challenge us on our numbers?” and/or “who really can prove we don’t actually hit these numbers?”.
The Dylos guy was showing that it is hard to test for smaller particles (even .3 or .5 microns in size) and he was admitting that the testing results for his product are not 100% exact at that particle size. And I LOVE the fact he was being honest and not trying to BS me into thinking his solution is perfect… He could have easily just given me some jargon to make me think the unit is perfect. And how the heck am I gonna know any differently? Honesty can be hard to find in this industry.
So, when I see a RUclipsr using a $150 tester in a video and they start to provide results for .1 microns (the beginning of the UFP range) for a purifier…. And act like the results are 100% accurate… I think there is a really good chance the accuracy is not 100%... Anyhow, I just wanted to add this to this overall conversation about testers and accuracy.
As you can tell - I kinda obsess about some of this stuff, LOL! 😆
@@AirPurificationEducation that’s in line with what I read. At low particles per liter concentrations, the Dylos’ particle count reading will be way lower than actual for PM0.5 and PM2.5. For high concentrations, they’ll be no reading or a reading that has no correlation to actual. I saw similar on other devices. It’s good the owner was open about it and people boasting about improved measurements of ultrafine particles with $200 devices are spreading misinformation.
Honesty what I like to see about the creators of AirGradient One and the Apollo Air-1. I’d much rather know I have worse stats that I know are valid than better stats that I have to be extra skeptical of.
What air purifier would you rec for VOC removal?
It may depend on the VOC(s) you are trying to remove but in general the IQAir GC unit is fantastic for VOCs and odors. Airpura is also very good for VOCs/odors. But Airpura has many different models and different carbon combinations. You may want to talk with Airpura to see what solution they think is best for your specific environment. www.airpura.com/pages/contact-us
These are the 2 best options I have experience with.
Good Luck!👍
Live in a home with low/no voc materials. Metal furniture. Keep humidity below 50%. Get a tvoc meter to regulate ventilation. Keep tvoc under 500 ug/m³.
Some of the best units for VOCs (depending on exactly what you are trying to take out of the air) would include:
1) The IQAir GC unit with 12 pounds of carbon: amzn.to/4bEyf96 and...
2) Airpura is the closest thing to "Carbon/VOC experts" that I'm familiar with. They make many different air purifiers with many different carbon blends for specific VOC issues so, you may wanna contact them and tell them exactly what is going on in your environment and they can recommend a solution for you: www.airpura.com/pages/contact-us
Good Luck!👍
What is the best most accurate air quality meter less than $200
I currently question how accurate any of them are especially for smaller particulate levels.
That said, the DC1100 is about $200 and it is supposed to read to 1 micron. amzn.to/49H3Oxw
The DC1100 Pro that I used in this video is supposed to read to .5 microns and it is about $260. amzn.to/3OQz8lg
I'd guess that my Dylos DC1100 Pro is probably the "more accurate" of the 5 testers/monitors I currently own for particles.
I do believe over time we'll eventually get much more accurate testers as technology improves (ie. AI). Hopefully in the near future. Thanks!👍
what do you think of fellowses air filters, the aeramax am4flx appers to be there flagship model??
I did have access to some of their products in the past but never really learned much about them as we had over 50 different brands and their offerings were more recent and we were super busy when we added their products to our catalog. So, I do not really have real world experience with them.
So here is my inexperienced knee jerk opinion on that unit based on 15 minutes of looking at it in a video and their website.
Fellowes is large company that has been around for over 100 years and they manufacture and sell many different types of products. They say they’ve been in air purification for about 15 years now.
*1) In my experience the best air purifiers are typically built by companies that only make air purification equipment. Ie. IQAir = Elite, Aeris = Elite, and even Austin Air makes good units. All 3 companies only make - mostly just air purifiers. It is their core business.
IMO, Fellowes is like many other companies out there that saw the “growing trend” of air purification needs in the workplace and the sensoring of indoor air quality. So, the Fellowes website likes to talk a lot about the “cloud” solution they have that will enable businesses to monitor and control their air quality in different areas… the problem is, I don’t think there are many companies out there that have super accurate sensor solutions on the market… even companies that only focus on this type of solution. But it is an expensive solution to implement for businesses so they really want a piece of that market. Hence, a decent amount of their air quality content is focused on this issue/offering.
*2) The filter arrangement in the Pro AM4 Flex is perpendicular to the floor and I currently believe that is a disadvantage for air purifiers if they want elite particle filtration.
And my current definition of elite particle filtration is 99.5% of Ultrafine particles down to .003 microns which is what the IQAir HealthPro Plus was tested at.
Ultrafine particles are smaller (.1 to .003 microns) and make up 90% of the particles in the air we breathe. Plus, they are the most dangerous to humans being linked to cancer, autism, alzheimer’s, erectile dysfunction and many other problems.
Both the IQAir HPP and Aeris 3 in 1 have the filters arranged stacked upwards from the floor so the air travels upwards through the filters towards the ceiling. The advantage is they both use gravity to create strong seals between the filters and the inside of the units. I will eventually do a video on how important seals are inside air purifiers to their overall performance.
I am unable to see how well the seal is on the AM4 Flex but historically, it is difficult to pull off an elite seal like seen in the HPP and 3 in 1 when the filters are perpendicular to the floor, IMO. They would have to somehow push the filters towards the side of the air purifier to improve the seal and IDK if they are doing that but - I’m thinking probably not.
*3) EN1822 certifications: Both the IQAir HPP and the Aeris 3 in 1 are EN1822 certified by an independent 3rd party lab and they both happen to be elite for particle filtration. I do not think that is a coincidence.
The Fellowes website says they tested the units themselves which does not give me a strong feeling they have elite filtration. Perhaps, somewhere else on their site they have 3rd party testing results but I didn’t see it. This is a big red flag for me when it comes to how well a unit will filter…
So, I think it will probably improve the air quality of most spaces in general like many other air purifiers but I wouldn’t be surprised if it doesn’t really filter at a HEPA level in the real world - esp. After a few weeks of getting dust on the filters and esp. When you run it on higher CFMs.
That would be my quick, inexperienced, knee jerk opinion on this particular unit based on very little research.
Good Luck!👍
@@AirPurificationEducation thanks so much forthe detailed response here i am thinkking that they look like the ferrari of air filters and are not
Yes, they nailed the "look" of a strong looking air purifier cabinet, for sure. I give them credit for creating a strong visual design and I'm sure that was the goal.
But if you have a Ferrari - then you also have Motor Trend's and Car and Driver's analysis of your car's elite performance - after they've driven your car for a while. The vast majority of air purifier companies talk an amazing game - because the jive talk/marketing is worth millions but the vast majority don't have the 3rd party testing to back it up, IMO. They can basically say almost anything they want... and they do, LOL!
Also, I think some companies do have the EN1822 certification but don't actually work as well as the test says they do... the companies are becoming even more sneaky with their marketing as time goes on...
That said, these guys Fellowes, may have a great product - who knows, maybe even elite? But if I had to bet on it - I would bet not, based on some of the mentioned variables.
Thanks!👍 @@plyazcady
@@AirPurificationEducation it’s an expensive gamble unless you return right away
Great work keep it up love from india here air quality is worse do video for here please😢😢
Thank you for all your helpful insights!
I'm curious to get your thoughts on a couple of air issues:
Radon - "#1 cause of cancer in non-smokers" presenting in all soil to varying degrees... seems like the main way to help is mitigate from under the house (with negative pressure utilizing pipes and fan), outdoor air exchange / ventilation, and HEPA filters may reduce up to 85%.
CO2 build up (can disrupt sleep, energy, and cognition) - naturally will occur with people in a room, including sleeping at night - main way I have found to help reduce is air exchange / ventilation, and theoretically with way too many plants (which would also introduce humidity and mold spores)... thoughts or solutions to these?
Currently looking for short term solutions at a temporary rental, without reconstruction, to reduce CO2 and radon.
1) So, the Radon issue is no joke for sure. I had a friend die of cancer 2 years ago at 51 and they thought it was due to him and his 2 siblings sleeping in the basement of a home that had radon... They all slept in the same basement together that apparently had radon. All 3 of them died of cancer (he was the last survivor/to go) and they think it was, in fact, due to their exposure to growing up in that environment. It was a slow, tough 5-year fight for him and his family - it was horrible. I want to eventually make a video on radon but I don't currently have much experience with it. I did look into it a little a few years ago and the solution I saw involved what you mentioned - the pipes and fans...
** Here is a decent article by IQAir on the radon issue that may be helpful (and one more reason I'm happy I run an IQAir HPP in my family room) : www.iqair.com/us/newsroom/millions-homes-have-dangerous-levels-radon
2) The only solution I've seen that helps decrease high levels of CO2 is ventilation. I don't know how accurate CO2 air quality sensors are but yes, I've seen studies that have shown high levels of CO2 have:
A) Caused airplane pilots to fail training tests
B) Dramatically decreased test scores for students
C) Dramatically decreased the productivity of office workers...
So, I'm only familiar with ventilation solutions being a solution (or opening windows, etc.) but it appears high levels are oftentimes found when there are a lot of people present... so if there are not many folks present in a room at one time - I kinda think everything should typically be OK and they could always open a window if need be, etc. (as opposed to actually implementing a permanent air exchange type solution)... but, I am not an expert on this.
Thanks! 👍
I am so sorry to hear that happened to your friend and their family. Thank you so much for helping people by sharing your experience and knowledge!@@AirPurificationEducation
Thank you and have a Great Day!😃@@reallyreallyo
14:53 "New analysis indicates 8.8 million early deaths each year ..." - source?
academic.oup.com/cardiovascres/article/116/11/1910/5770885 Thanks!👍
Which is the best air filter for moving back in after a bad apt fire? 🤔🥲
I would probably be looking at an IQAir HealtPro Plus under those conditions or maybe even an Airpura unit with their Super Hepa filter. Thank you!👍
Humans have been around for thousands and thousands of years. We never needed air purifiers. But they do help keep your surfaces cleaner and less Dusty. 😂