In the abstract – adopting ISO 16890 by the US sounds like a great idea. We would have one international air filter test standard replacing EN779 and ASHRAE/ANSI 52.2. This would reduce confusion, increase the size of the market and make it easier for professionals to specify air filters for a variety of applications. Unfortunately, … More
Do Air Filters and Air Cleaners Provide Health Benefits?
(This article was originally written by Jim Rosenthal and published in April of 2006 on http://www.allergyclean.com ) Air cleaners and air filters alone have not been shown to be clinically effective at reducing allergy symptoms. Last year I was very fortunate to be able to participate in a round table discussion on indoor air research. This meeting … More
Tex-Air Filters Opens New San Antonio Branch
We are pleased to announce the opening of our newest branch office and warehouse in San Antonio. The facility is conveniently located at 2416 Brockton Street, Suite 101, San Antonio 78217 and is fully stocked with filters, belts, coil cleaners and other products needed for effective HVAC filter maintenance. “We have had numerous requests from … More
ISO 16890 Uses Questionable Air Filter Classification System
“7 Classification system based on particulate matter efficiency (ePM) 7.1 Definition of a standardized particles size distribution of ambient air To evaluate air filters according to their ePM efficiencies, standardized volume distribution functions of the particle size are used which globally represent the average ambient air of urban and rural areas, respectively. Typically in the … More
Is ISO 16890 Adoption Related to PM1 Removal in Indoor Air?
“The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that air pollution is the greatest threat to human health today. The smallest and most dangerous fraction is PM1. It is so dangerous that we need to protect ourselves against it. The industry is responding. That is why we welcome ISO 16890 – the new industry standard … More
ISO 16890 Should not be Adopted as the US Air Filter Testing Standard – Continued
After publishing this article: https://www.texairfilters.com/the-usa-should-not-adopt-iso-16890-for-air-filter-testing-heres-why/ on Linkedin, we had a very good discussion about the pros and cons of the US adopting ISO 16890 as our air filter test standard. This article is taken from that discussion. I have omitted some comments and the names of participants, have shortened the comments of other participants (although I … More
The USA Should Not Adopt ISO 16890 for Air Filter Testing – Here’s Why
Currently, air filters are tested in the United States according to the procedures described in ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 52.2-2012. This test procedure results in a Minumum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) for an air filter. For details of how the test is conducted see other articles on this site. There is a movement to approve the new … More
Formaldehyde Increases Through Exposure to Ozone from Ionizers and Ozone Generators
Formaldehyde (HCHO) is a common substance in both indoor and outdoor environments. It is used in a wide range of products including wall board, glues, some carpets, fragrance products and insulation. It is also found in cigarette and cigar smoke and is a byproduct of hydrocarbon combustion. The National Toxicology Program (NTP) carcinogenic classification is … More
Importance of Air Filtration
To reduce maintenance and operating costs of the equipment and to provide the level of cleanliness required, and Protecting the general well-being of the occupants of a space; Protecting the décor of occupied spaces by removing the staining portion of airborne dust; Reducing maintenance of building interiors by reducing the freuency of washing such items … More
Tex-Air Filters Moves Dallas Location to Better Serve Customers
New Location on Leo Lane has easy access and plenty of parking with the same great service. Tex-Air Filters has moved it’s Dallas office and warehouse operation to a new location – 11251 Leo Lane, Dallas, Texas 75229. The new facility is over 22,000 square feet and provides plenty of room for inventory and expansion. … More