Air Purification/Dust Extraction.

[Dale.]

Hi all.

I have the misfortune to suffer with a house dust allergy, which was diagnosed last year. I had a load of blood tests done at the time as I also suffer with chronic sinusitis and they checked me out thoroughly, even having an MRI. The sinusitis and allergy together are not pleasant, to say the least. I also suffer with related occular migraines.

Our house is hoovered/dusted at least 4 times a week. We have considered dust extraction too as a means of removing airbourne dust particules. I have read mixed reports on air purifiers/dust extractors as we had considered buying one a few months ago. They aren't cheap, which I don't mind if it does the job but some reviews seems to suggest that most machines hardly scratch the surface.

I'm wondering if anybody has any experience/advice on these machines or do I just put the money towards a 5dMkIV?


thanks,

Dale.

 

[TopBanana]

A friend of mine used to have issued but changed from carpets to hardwood flooring and has seen a noticeable improvement. Might be worth a try?

 

[twist]

Try Fexofenadine Hydrochloride, Ive used a Nuaire Drimaster for condensation and fresh air, it basically pulls clean air from the loft through a filtered system and blows it into the house. Hardwood floors are also a good shout.

Basically this...

 

[omens]

I am asthmatic but used to have problems with it when I lived back home. I used an "air purifier" which meant I didn't have flare ups when I came home from school.

 

[Dale.]

Cheers.


I've bought a Bionaire purifier and it does seem do be doing a job. Early days yet but we'll see.

 

[tijuana taxi]

Cheers.


I've bought a Bionaire purifier and it does seem do be doing a job. Early days yet but we'll see.

Be interested to see how you get on with it, been thinking about buying something like this too.

Worst thing that affected me was an artificial Christmas tree that had been stored from the previous year.

 

[TopBanana]

Try Fexofenadine Hydrochloride, Ive used a Nuaire Drimaster for condensation and fresh air, it basically pulls clean air from the loft through a filtered system and blows it into the house. Hardwood floors are also a good shout.

Basically this...

Can I ask how much the Drimaster was please as I have big condensation problems.

 

[twist]

Can I ask how much the Drimaster was please as I have big condensation problems.

I think I paid 250 for mine, it's the heat model though. Go directly to the manufacturer though as it's cheaper, I seem to recall the non heat was 200 direct and through retailer was 250 so a good saving.

 

[TopBanana]

I think I paid 250 for mine, it's the heat model though. Go directly to the manufacturer though as it's cheaper, I seem to recall the non heat was 200 direct and through retailer was 250 so a good saving.

That's really not bad, did you do the install yourself?
How much do you notice it's on (in terms of drafts and noise)?

 

[Dale.]

We looked at the Drimaster a while back and almost got one fitted as we have condensation problems too, especially on the windows on cold mornings. I think ventilation is the key to these things but obviosuly having windows open on cold, winter days poses its own problems.

The Bionairre has been running now since Friday evening. There is less settled dust on flat surfaces although there is still some. We've deliberately not dusted to measure how much dust settles and I would say it's less. The air does feel better for want of a better way of putting it and whilst I'm still fairly bunged up, that too seems to be less. I can't judge that part just yet though as any infection or congestion I had will take a while to clear up.

Still early days though.

 

[twist]

That's really not bad, did you do the install yourself?
How much do you notice it's on (in terms of drafts and noise)?

Yes, very easy, already had power in the loft so made it much easier.

I don't use mine anymore, had a loft conversion so no space to fit.

You can connect it to a switched timer till you find the correct balance. The airflow is controllable so again it's all about the correct balance. I wanted something that was Chemical free and didn't take up floor space / made a noise.

I used cheap thermo/humidity devices to monitor what was going on. The draft is there when you hold your hand next to the vent (obviously) but it's better than having open windows and all the trickle vents plus extractors on.

 

[scraggs]

Drimasters are very good for condensation, I fitted one in a place that every tenant moaned about condensation and haven't had a call about it since, I doubt they would do too much to alleviate dust problems as it pulls the air from you loft, which is laden with dust and insulation particles and puts it into your home and although it has a filter the filter on them are not that fine.
I have a Homedics air purifier on throughout the hayfever season in my house and the difference it makes is huge especially in bed at night, however the filters do need renewing a couple of times a season for it to work properly.
Add dust mite covers to mattresses and pillows as well will possibly help.

 

[Dale.]

Add dust mite covers to mattresses and pillows as well will possibly help.

Invested in those on the weekend.