BlueAir Blue Pure 211+ Air Purifier: Difference between revisions
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The air purifiers are equipped with HEPA-like filters. The manufacturer won't call them HEPA filters, but does make a lot of other claims about them that make them sound like they are about as good, including that they'll catch viruses. The filters also contain activated carbon to help trap solvents and vapors. There is also a part of the machine called the "ion chamber (air stream optimizer)," which sure sounds like it does something cool, although they won't say what. These are not air ionizers. | The air purifiers are equipped with HEPA-like filters. The manufacturer won't call them HEPA filters, but does make a lot of other claims about them that make them sound like they are about as good, including that they'll catch viruses. The filters also contain activated carbon to help trap solvents and vapors. There is also a part of the machine called the "ion chamber (air stream optimizer)," which sure sounds like it does something cool, although they won't say what. These are not air ionizers. | ||
These machines are meant to help provide a small improvement to air quality. They are not meant to replace any precautions you should already be taking. | |||
==Where is this?== | ==Where is this?== | ||
There are four purifiers located in the front part of the building: one each in 3D Printing, the Lounge, Graphic Arts, and Electronics. | There are four purifiers located in the front part of the building: one each in 3D Printing, the Lounge, <s>Graphic Arts</s>, and <s>Electronics</s>. | ||
As of May 2023 both the Arts and Electronics area hosts have removed their units from the area. | |||
There are no purifiers in the workshop areas simply because they're too large to cover with units like this | There are no purifiers in the workshop areas simply because they're too large to cover with units like this. | ||
==How do I use it?== | ==How do I use it?== | ||
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Don't pick it up by the white top. That part unlatches from the bottom and can't hold the weight of the whole thing. | Don't pick it up by the white top. That part unlatches from the bottom and can't hold the weight of the whole thing. | ||
Please leave the purifiers on unless you have a good reason to shut them off. | |||
==How do I maintain it?== | ==How do I maintain it?== | ||
