airgenius 4 or 5? what is germ reduction setting?
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it helps eliminate all allergens, dander, and viruses i think as small as .5-.3 microns. but im almost certain it is .3 :) also the genius 5 is good but i have the genius 4 and i love it. I leave mine running 24/7 and I've had it about 6 months now. i just cleaned my filter and i was AMAZED at all the dust and dander it cleaned out of the air. I have 2 labs so i leave it running to filter their hair and it does wonders. would highly recommend getting one of these!
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I have a 4...allergen setting is 3 of 4 overall settings. I sent the first one back because one of the display lights didn't work, and a terrible plastic smell. The one I have now works fine.
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I set it on auto a long time ago, but as I remember the low/med/high setting was for the sensitivity setting. With the sensitivity set to high on auto, it comes on when the dog walks by and the fan speed starts low and gets higher if it detects more air contamination.
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JNH sells a bulb that is supposed to "ionize" the air to clean it, but frankly, I am not sure it does anything. I am also not sure it needs "sterilizing." It is wood and it heats up to 140 degrees in dry heat. Not ideal conditions for germs to live. We only sit on towels and my husband and I are the only ones using it. That said, we have scrubbed it with a spray disinfectant but honestly, I do not feel it needs frequent cleaning.
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I obtained the following information at furnacefiltercare.com, "The BioAir 5-Stage filter...doesn't have a MER V rating...but if you compare the Arrestance rating which is over 95%, to media type air filters with similar Arrestance ratings, it is probably in the range of a MER V 6 to 9 filter." Hope this helps.
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I believe you meant a 55 gallons barrel, anyway it would work.Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) is a disinfection method that uses ultraviolet (UV) light at sufficiently short wavelength to kill microorganisms. It is used in a variety of applications, such as food, air, and water purification. UVGI utilises short-wavelength ultraviolet radiation (UV-C) that is harmful to microorganisms. It is effective in destroying the nucleic acids in these organisms so that their DNA is disrupted by the UV radiation, leaving them unable to perform vital cellular functions.
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Love my Green Aire. Depending on the fan speed, the higher the speed the noisier it is. But I have owned an alpine air purifyer in the past and find this a quiter machine. I highly recommend!
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The GE filter has a 25 micron level. Also it reduces chlorine taste and odor.
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ftp://ftp.aprilaire.com/Fulfillment/Air_Cleaners/2210_2310_2410_AC_spec_sheet.pdf
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I don't recall offhand. When I was looking for an air purifier on the web, I recall having to do multiple searches in order to get that information for many different brands.In some instances, I even found conflicting quotes.I mainly use it for a medium to large bedroom. Effectiveness probably depends on a number of variables including environmental impurities and your specific needs.
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Low settings will work for you. This product is of consequence as it relates to indoor air quality. I have 8 units and love the performance.
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A quick scan of the manual indicates 99% of bacteria, mold and allergens are trapped. You can view a pdf of the manual here: http://cache.air-n-water.com/manuals/mammoth-air-classic.pdf
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We used a standard garden hose. But pressure reducer and keeping the water flow low helps the birds not be startled by the water coming out. Creates more of a "drip" effect. I think 5/8 is standard?
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4 is wonderful because it means 4 times the flow, no waiting. Scrub them with a scotchbrite pad and heat them over 100 degrees to remove bacteria that plug the filters over time. I use 2 plastic buckets and lids to make a filter system. Stack the buckets, the lower one gets a valve, the lower lid and the upper bucket gets the filter, pointing upwards in the upper bucket. Simple, easy, add carbon and a silver coin. Don't know the gallon rate. Buy 4 and be happy. You can get big buckets at a beer store.
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Actually, the "mnfctr" does not recommend faster changes than are necessary. Try calling them or emailing them. I have a 1-person household, so I called them about this very issue.As someone else here said (and confirmed by Culligan Technical Support when I asked) bacteria will grow in a warm moist environment, so 4 months is an outside limit ... for your own safety.
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Yes, you would use the jet setting. There are eight other settings such as mist, center, fan, etc.
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I don't know the formula (if there is one); but, I have it in a small 7 X 8 X 8 feet bath. My goal is to enable a complete air exchange AFTER the occupant leaves the room. So, I set the timer function to run an additional 6 minutes. I have experienced no mildew, or odors of dampness with this fan installation.
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The UV-5D (Degerminator) is a single wavelength (254nm) germicidal sanitizing lamp with a built-in child safety switch. Functionally, it is the same as the MiniMax UV-5G (single wavelength @ 254nm). Both units work on either 4 AA batteries or AC power adapter. Note, with either device, it would be good to purchase UV protection eyeglasses (such as Honeywell UVEX protective eyeglasses) and avoid direct exposure to skin.