Things to consider about the mister fan

admin — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 22:42:53 +0000

Mister fans are often used outdoors. These fans work to cool an area and provide a high degree of humidity. It is used in various places ranging from homes to football fields and stadiums to greenhouses and other places like produce stores. A misting system will provide mini droplets of water which will in turn cool the air via evaporation. The droplets of water absorb heat from the air and scatter it. It is just like any ordinary fan except for a water storage portion at the base of the fan.
This is how a mister fan exactly works. Take for example an ordinary fan. If a wet towel is put directly above it, notice how the edges of the towel dry first. This is due to evaporation. As the towel dries, the region around it would seem to be cooler. The fan, with its oscillating mechanism, is then able to circulate the cooler air from the drying towel. The fan somehow works as a rudimentary air conditioner. This is what is called evaporative cooling. Misting systems make use of this idea.
The biggest benefit that a misting system can give is its immediate effect in alleviating temperature. Adding mists to the environment will significantly allow temperature drop of about 35 degrees. Another pro of a misting system is its cost effectiveness compared to air conditioners and other air purifiers. Moreover, it is more eco friendly compared to other cooling systems as it saves more the 80% energy. The fans are very easy to install and is inexpensive compared to other cooling system.
When considering installing a misting system, take into consideration the size of the area that is to be cooled. This type of fan comes in varied sizes and styles. The water storage portion also varies. There are those with large enough water storage for longer use and lesser refilling needs. However, if the mister fan would be moved about frequently, it is better to have smaller water storage. This is because the bigger the water storage is, the heavier the fan would be. In that case it will not be too portable as you would like it to be. Misting systems are often installed in large areas like in football fields or stadiums. However, this technology is now being utilized at home. This is often installed in patios, deck, pool area or other outdoor living areas. This will make the mentioned area more comfortable for the inhabitants.

The Blueair 402 Air Purifier

admin — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 22:37:07 +0000

This air purification system boasts the new HEPASilent technology which is far-more effective than the HEPA purifying system. HEPA (or high efficiency particulate air) filters use a one micrometer-thin, intricately woven mat of polypropylene fibers layered multiple times in order to increase surface area, capturing the smallest pollutants and particles easily. This same technology was even used during the Manhattan Project to rid the air of radioactive particles. But the Blueair 402 Air Purifier & two-stage HEPASilent filtration provides more purification since it includes the same features and mechanical filters the latter has, plus additional electrostatic filters that ionize the particles themselves rather than the filter material, increasing effectivity and efficiency.
Environmentally friendly, the nontoxic polypropylene filter is very hardy and durable, ensuring that no fibers and harmful particles from the fabric itself would be discharged into the air. When the used fibers eventually decompose, the byproducts simply convert into carbon dioxide and water. Being waterproof itself, the plastic is resistant to bacterial, viral and mold propagation since there is no water to promote growth.
As the name suggests, the Blueair 402 Air Purifier & HEPASilent technology is quiet to the extreme. To ensure that no noise pollution is exchanged for the air particles, the unique combination of mechanical and electrostatic filters attracts the ionized pollen, pet fur, dust mites and other airborne particles, significantly reducing the fan’s effort. Most of the work is actually passive, as the particles themselves simply diffuse into the fabric. The noise reducing steel casing also pushes it towards quiet operation.
Although it is a relatively small air purifier, it can clean rooms as large and wide as 365 square feet. 99.95% of all allergens and particles are assured to be removed. Its extremely-thin filter and large, almost folded surface provides layers and layers of purification area. It doesn’t need to use up too much power with the fan unlike other air purifiers that blow stronger, creating more noise. The SurroundAir system gives it maximum performance by gathering air from the bottom, corners and sides, filtering it, and then giving out fresh, clean air to the sides and top. When on its lowest setting, it is virtually silent and there is no noticeable blowing, but it still performs exceptionally well.
Replacing the filter is no chore as you only need to take out the old filter once every six months in a process that does not take more than 30 seconds.
An award-winning product from Sweden, it is the best air purification system that the market can offer. Clean, efficient, safe and easy to use, would you want anything else with your money?

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Things to consider about the mister fan

The Blueair 402 Air Purifier