The battle begins, I am going to dive right into the comparison. In this comparison I am only going to compare the PM2.5 sensors because a good PM2.5 sensors says a lot about the quality of the device. The participants are:
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Indoor IAQ Monitors 2018Q4
Here are all the available and not IAQ Monitors on the market. This time I included a new row with the Year each device became or will become available.
A PDF version of the table is available here: Comparison AIQ 2018 Q4
- Prices may vary during time.
- Some Companies don’t specify on their data sheet if their devices are capable to measure PM2.5 or PM10 and they just mention the word dust.
- Some other companies say: Our product goes beyond CO₂ by analyzing substances that directly affect your well-being by measuring VOCs. They aren’t clear if their devices have CO₂ sensor.
- Some of the devices are IAQ Monitors and Air Purifiers Combo. On this list you can only read the features as an IAQ monitor.
Review: Awair 2nd Edition
I love when companies manage to release a second generation of their original product. In this case, Awair released the new Awair 2nd Edition a few months ago.
They clearly have learned a lot and the adjustments they have done and offer with the new version are notable at least hardware-wise. Software-wise the tweaks are small in comparison with the old version but welcome. This can be a good thing because old users can enjoy similar features like the new ones.
Pathogens & Air Pollutants
We talk a lot about the common pollutants PM2.5 and PM10, but we have never had the chance to compare them between other pathogens and an abundant red unit which flows in our bodies and it is called red blood cell.
The Next Air Quality Monitor
There are hundreds of Air Quality monitors out there but still there isn’t a single one designed and built to meet people’s needs and capture the market’s attention, each time they miss something. Companies are missing key functions for a good Air Quality monitor, hardware-wise and software-wise.
After years of experience and countless conversations with users and professionals via email/twitter/skype I know what is missing from the market.
If you are an entrepreneur or a business developer or a company that is planning to develop one more air quality monitor, remember to contact me first because I am going to bring substantial information to your company for the Next Air Quality Monitor.
PM2.5 & PM10 Sizes
On the short 3D animation below we can see what are the actual sizes for the PM2.5 and PM10 particles in comparison with a pin, a human hair and a sea salt grain. Pay attention on how tiny is the PM2.5 particle. Now, imagine these particles penetrating deep inside your lungs and the damage they can cause.
Wood Fire & Chemical Reactions
Summer is here and once more fires are burning woods and forests in the northern hemisphere from Greece to USA and unfortunately most of the times because someone irresponsible and crazy enough “thought” that he/she will benefit from it.
In this article I am going to discuss the chemical reactions that occur while wood is burnt and the gasses that release into the atmosphere.
Electric cars VS The World…
I recently came across an article in Science focus where they discuss “How environmentally friendly are electric cars?”
They also have a chart on the article with the CO2 emission each technology Petrol, Hybrid, Electric and Hydrogen produces. I fundamentally believe that this chart can create wrong impressions to the average driver who lacks knowledge on how energy is produced and what emissions are.
Coming up: Roidmi F8 Storm
For the first time I have ordered a Cordless Vacuum Cleaner with a HEPA filter. It is called Roidmi F8 Storm. It is already commercialized by Xiaomi, but currently, it is available on Indiegogo for $289. The offer ends at the end of July 2018.
Formaldehyde WP6930S vs uRAD A3
Formaldehyde CH2O is a very dangerous chemical-gas that can be easily found inside a house because it off-gases from paints, carpets, furniture, etc… In this article I am going to find out how well a cheap, handheld air quality monitor WP6930S compares to a more professional solution such as the uRAD A3.
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