ACTIVATED CARBON or AC
Activated carbon is the generic term used to describe a family of carbonaceous adsorbents with a highly crystalline form and extensively developed internal pore structure. Activation creates a fast internal pore network and imparts certain surface chemistries (functional groups) inside each particle. Thus activation gives carbon its unique filtering characteristics.
ASBESTOS
While asbestos products [...]
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR)
Vitality 4 Life offer a clean air solution with our range of air purifiers and air ionisers. We have included the Zalmandn group of products which have attained the highest Clean Air Delivery Rate (or CADR) certification from AHAM which is the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers.
This standardized measurement system determines [...]
HEPA vs 3M Technology
HEPA air purifiers use pleated High Efficiency Particle Arresting (HEPA) filters to trap allergens, along with a fan to pull air through the filter. The key advantage of the HEPA filter is the high efficiency in collecting dust and particles in the air. Consequently many air purifiers are promoted as having a [...]
The term “sick building syndrome” (SBS) is used to describe situations in which building occupants experience acute health and comfort effects that appear to be linked to time spent in a building, but no specific illness or cause can be identified. The complaints may be localized in a particular room or zone, [...]
While air pollution is thought to be a problem related to outdoor air, the same pollutants can be found indoors. With the majority of the Australian population spending more than 70% of their lives indoors, indoor air quality has become an increasing influential factor on quality of life.
Modern buildings are designed to [...]
