Air Filters, Air Purifiers

Every breath you take… probably contains some of the following:

Dust Mites,Mould spores, Pet Allergens, Chemicals (Volatile Organic Compounds), Pollens from grasses, weeds, flowers and trees, Smoke, Odours, Bacteria and Viruses.

Did you know...

The average person breathes 11,000 litres of air a day (7-8 litres every minute) compared to drinking 2 litres of water. You wouldn't drink water contaminated with pollutants, so why compromise the quality of the air you breathe? 50% of toxic pollutants exposed to humans are airborne.

If you suffer from allergies, asthma, or any respiratory condition (or if you are concerned about air pollutants in your home or office) a good air purifier will help you breathe easy.

We recommend one of two models;

The E10 for a smaller room up to 24sqm (such as a bedroom) and
the E20 for larger areas up to 100sqm (such as the living room, family room or office).

Both units have a compact design, and are on wheels so you can easily move them out of the way when not in use. (They are very light).

The technical details made simple:

Our air purifiers have a two or three stage filter system (you choose);

An initial stage pre-filter (can be washed or vacuumed).
A Medical-Grade HEPA Filter (High Efficiency Particle Arrestance). HEPA filters will remove dust mites, mould spores, pet allergens, pollens and ultra fine particles from the air. Medical-grade HEPA filers are made from a very fine paper (not polypropylene or synthetic materials) which traps microscopic particles so fine they will even remove bacteria and viruses. This is why HEPA filters are used in hospital and medical applications, including operating theatres. Medical-Grade HEPA Filters capture of 99.97% of particles at 0.3 microns and are efficient to 0.1 microns. Our Air Purifiers have a 360° intake cylindrical Medical Grade HEPA filter.
An optional Activated Carbon filter for the most effective removal of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), smoke, odours and chemical pollutants. Activated carbon filters absorb the ‘gas’ particles, so the amount of activated carbon in a filter is important. The more carbon there is the more it will absorb. Our air E20 filters have a 7 kilogram activated carbon filter.

Filter life: The filters need to be replaced periodically to be effective. The pre-filter every 6 months, the HEPA filter after approximately 2 years (Our extra large HEPA filters last longer than others), and the activated carbon filter after about 3 years (the activated carbon filter will start to smell if it is fully loaded and needs replacing). Filters are easily accessed by simply unlatching a single stainless steel latch.

Other features to set our Air Purifiers apart from the rest:

High-Flow™ Air Diffuser on the front of the air purifier creates a unique filtered airflow pattern throughout the entire area, preventing air being re-filtered before supplying the room. It also allows the user to direct air to a particular area in a home or office.
Air intake is at floor level where dust levels are at the highest, and well away from the clean air outlet, so you don’t re-clean the clean air.
Quiet Operation. The highest quality German motor designed for whisper quiet operation at night and continuous 24 hour operation.
Precision fabricated from Australian zinc coated steel.
Durable and non-toxic attractive light grey gloss finish.
Warranty: Full 3 year parts and labour (excluding consumables). Warranty is not dependent on filter changes.
Fully Australian Made.

The air filter is small and discreet, and blends easily into any home or office environment.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

E10 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Recommended Room Size: bedroom or small areas up to 24m2.

Air Delivery: on Low; 60m3/hour, Medium; 150m3/hour, High; 350m3/hour.

Energy Efficiency: Speed 1: 25 Watts; Speed 2: 45 Watts ; Speed 3: 65 Watts.

Power Supply 240V, 50Hz, (2.5 metre power cord supplied).

Dimensions & Weight: 32cm x 32 x 49cm (high). 12 kilograms

E20 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Coverage Area: Filters larger areas up to 100m2.

Air Delivery: Low; 80m3 per hour, Medium; 150m3/h, High; 500m3/h.

Energy /Efficiency: Speed 1: 28 Watts; Speed 2: 45 Watts ; Speed 3: 85 Watts.

Power Supply: 240V, 50Hz, 2.5 metre power cord.

Dimensioms: 427mm (d) x 411 (w) x 600mm (h).

Weight: 25.5 kg (fully assembled) 15.5 kg (without filters)

Note: Technical specifications may be subject to change without prior notice

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More background information:

Not all HEPA filters are created the same

With the rise in popularity of HEPA vacuum cleaners and air purifiers, many manufacturers are claiming to use HEPA filters, however the majority of these are not Medical-grade and when tested, fail to filter 99.97% @ 0.3 microns of particles from the air because the filters fail to seal properly and are not built to Medical-grade HEPA standards. Filters made from cardboard, plastic or polystyrene foam most commonly allow air to bypass around the filter because they do not have the structural integrity to create an airtight seal with a gasket. If you suffer from allergies or asthma it is critical to use an air purifier with a medical-grade HEPA filter.

Medical-grade HEPA filters offer the highest level of efficiency: a minimum capture of 99.97% of particles at 0.3 microns in size and larger. 1 micron is 1/10,000 of a centimeter, so 0.3 microns is something that measures 3/100,000cms. (That’s very tiny) Our HEPA filters will remove dust mites, mould spores, pet allergens, pollens and ultra fine particles from the air.
In keeping with Medical Grade standards, our air purifiers have a steel filter housing construction with 100% airtight seals.

What is wrong with cheaper Air Cleaners?

Ozone generators, Ionisers and Electrostatic Air Cleaners

Ozone is a potent oxidant 100 times stronger than chlorine. Exposure to even low levels of ozone can aggravate asthma and commonly cause headaches, lung irritation, eye irritation and coughing.

Ionisers and Electrostatic Air Cleaners contain high voltage needles or plates which charge dust particles which then fall or stick to surfaces – the by-product of this process is a small amount of ozone being produced. They have no filter or means by which they can capture dust or chemicals and are therefore commonly referred to as air cleaners and not air purifiers. As ionisers charge dust particles to stick to surfaces, people who use ionisers generally find that the nearest wall to the ioniser is covered in black charged dust particles. When these charged dust particles loose their charge the dust is released back into the room.

Toxic ozone is emitted from ozone generators, ionisers and electronic air purifiers. The NSW Health Department has warned against the use of ozone generators sold as air purifiers containing ionisers, and electrostatic precipitators. The fact sheet is available on their website: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/factsheets/environmental/ozone_generators.html

The fact sheet makes the point that “Terms such as "energized oxygen" or "pure air" suggest that ozone is a "healthy" kind of oxygen. However, ozone is a toxic gas with very different properties to oxygen….. ozone can be harmful to health.”

Some hybrid air cleaners contain ionisers or electrostatic ionisers that charge the air prior to passing through the filters. This causes the particles to be attracted to the filter media (post ionising process). Other than issues with ozone production discussed above, ionisers and electrostatic air cleaners are used for one reason only: low manufacturing costs. They cost only a few cents to make and they are typically mass produced. It is cheaper for manufacturers of air cleaners to use high voltage needles than quality high efficiency HEPA filters and activated carbon filters which are proven scientifically to remove sub-micron dust, allergens and chemicals from the air.

A certified high efficiency HEPA filter removes a minimum of 99.97% of particles 0.3 microns and larger. There are many cheap imitations of HEPA filters and these are what are used in hybrid air cleaners. An ioniser cannot achieve HEPA 99.97% efficiency, therefore the only reason these are used prior to a ‘HEPA’ filter is if the HEPA filter is not filtering at 99.97% efficiency or does not seal properly. There is no manufacturer in the world of medical rated HEPA air cleaners who combines an ioniser in the filtration process.

Consumers who are looking for a serious air cleaner to address allergies, asthma, pollution issues or chemical sensitivities should avoid any air cleaner which uses an electrostatic ioniser.

Health Effects, Air Pollution & Air Purifiers
According to the New South Wales Department of Health there is “compelling and consistent evidence about how air pollution can affect peoples health”. The following are some of the facts and statistics cited by the NSW Health Department in relation to air pollution:

Health & Financial Impacts
2.3% of all deaths in Australia are attributable to air pollution
In the Greater Sydney Metropolitan region between 640-1400 people die prematurely each year from the effects of air pollution.
Air pollution causes more premature deaths in NSW each year than road accidents
As a result of Air Pollution, each year there are approximately 2000 cases of hospitalisations in the Greater Sydney metropolitan region.
The annual health cost of air pollution to NSW is estimated at $4.7 billion.

Outdoor air pollution commonly consists of carbon monoxide, nitrates, sulfur dioxide, ozone, lead, smoke and fine particulate matter. Particulate matter is considered by medical scientists as the most lung damaging contaminant. Fine particles smaller than 10 microns and particularly less than 2.5 microns build up in the lungs. Essentially, the lungs act as a filter for these fine particles. The effect of breathing fine particle pollution over the long term is reduced lung capacity. By the time the average person reaches the age of 50, they have lost approximately half of their lung capacity.

If you are concerned about the effects of air pollution on you or your family’s health, an air purifier can make a significant improvement in the air quality in your home. By continuously filtering the air in your home an air purifier can create a safer environment by removing the fine particles and chemicals from the air.