airpollution
airpollution


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zengirl2 "Hey @BSweet yeah, this place has a lot of ways to engage, so take your time. :) Anyway, under "Get Involved" you can click on "Join the Discussions..." | Read more » over 6 years ago
BSweet "And I do not have any links atm but I can find suitable products. I would look for AC (media) to build your own system, rather than use marketed t..." | Read more » over 6 years ago
BSweet "I am not subscribed to anything. Still new here and trying to figure it all out. When is this discussion? I am happy to join if you think it would..." | Read more » over 6 years ago
zengirl2 "@BSweet This is all very helpful, and the carbon filter for the window will help people who can't afford A/C in the summer. I would like to chat mo..." | Read more » over 6 years ago
BSweet "Yes, in a professional capacity. In the DIY space not so much. To keep it simple and cost effective I might suggest sticking with Activated Carbon..." | Read more » over 6 years ago
zengirl2 "@BSweet thanks so much for the reply--do you have any suggestions for the biofiltering devices? Also, have you performed any tests of your own usin..." | Read more » over 6 years ago
BSweet "HEPA filters are a great choice for reducing particulate matter. Unfortunately, they are relatively ineffective for treating the gaseous compounds ..." | Read more » over 6 years ago
warren "Great suggestions! I've also seen some stuff up at #air-filters -- one by @Melissa here: #12171 " | Read more » over 6 years ago
BSweet "Just to get the ball rolling, I would suggest exploring activated carbon adsorption, scrubbing, and/or biofilters. These options would likely be th..." | Read more » over 6 years ago
stevie "Hi Mary! Good questions and you mentioned a number of resources I would have suggested as starting places well. Maybe a few more for your list coul..." | Read more » over 6 years ago
DavidMack "I think you just need a bigger filter or a smaller fan and it will work fine. I don't see much advantage in making an adapter plate to make these t..." | Read more » over 8 years ago
danbeavers "That is fairly cheap and apparently readily available. I would think that 3D printing the corner transitions would be the best thing. It would e..." | Read more » over 8 years ago
Melissa "@danbeavers the HEPA filter I found came in a pack of two for about $45 online at Walmart. So I guess about $20 each. Pretty inexpensive, and it is..." | Read more » over 8 years ago
Melissa "thank you @nshapiro " | Read more » over 8 years ago
warren "@chrisbartley has posted about the Speck on this site. Hi Chris! Melissa's developing a DIY filter that might interest you. " | Read more » over 8 years ago
danbeavers "What is the source for the HEPA filter? Isn't that an expensive item? " | Read more » over 8 years ago
nshapiro "Maybe try Bea, she does community outreach there https://github.com/beadias or try info@specksensor.com " | Read more » over 8 years ago
Melissa "@nshapiro No we have not been in touch with them. Do you have anyone there in mind that I could contact? I would love to see their results. " | Read more » over 8 years ago
nshapiro "The create lab at CMU has been talking about this form of air filter that, if i'm remembering correctly, they tested and found to be effective with..." | Read more » over 8 years ago
Melissa "@liz Do you have any suggestions on how to fabricate it? " | Read more » over 8 years ago
liz "Love this idea. It's been floating around for some years. Looking forward to your prototyping it so i can build one for my house in Brooklyn! 3d pr..." | Read more » over 8 years ago