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March 26, 2013 By Jim Rosenthal

Comparing the Efficiency of Different Types of MERV 8 Air Filters in a Room Environment

There has been a great deal of discussion about the accuracy of filter testing.  This discussion has covered everything from materials (test dust) to methods to reproducibility and much more.  But the problem with these discussions is that they do not deal with the effectiveness of filters in indoor environments.  After all, particles in an indoor … More

Filed Under: Air Filtration, Articles, Indoor Air Quality, Respiratory Health

January 22, 2010 By Jim Rosenthal

Tex-Air Filters Purchases Pure Air Filter Company of Dallas

In response to numerous customer requests Tex-Air Filters is pleased to announce that the company now has a physical presence in Dallas. The company purchased Pure Air Filter Company of Dallas and now operates out of a new location at 11251 Leo Lane, Dallas, Texas 75229. Phone numbers for this location are Office 214-247-7101 and … More

Filed Under: Air Filtration, Articles, Company News

November 28, 2009 By Jim Rosenthal

How to Use Proper Filtration and Differential Pressure to Help Control Contamination During Health Care Facility Construction

Between July and September of 1994 technicians in the clinical microbiology laboratory of Wilford Hall Medical Center at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas found Aspergillus niger in 17 clinical samples submitted for 15 patients at the hospital.  This caused a great deal of consternation for two reasons:             1. The incidence of Aspergillus niger … More

Filed Under: Air Filtration, Articles, Indoor Air Quality, Mold (mould), Respiratory Health

November 3, 2009 By Jim Rosenthal

What is a MERV? Air Filter Testing Explained

It is important to understand what a MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) means when it comes to air filters. This article explains how a MERV is calculated and gives information on how it should be used to evaluate air filters.

Filed Under: Air Filtration, Articles, Indoor Air Quality

November 2, 2009 By Jim Rosenthal

How to Select the Right HVAC Filter

What is the right filter for your job? Today, more than ever, there are a large variety of filter choices for every application. Filters come in a wide range of efficiencies, pressure drops, depths, media types and methods of filtration. There are filters that will withstand very wet environments as well as filters designed for … More

Filed Under: Air Filtration, Articles, Indoor Air Quality, Respiratory Health

October 26, 2009 By Jim Rosenthal

There is Still Something in the Air

The May 2005 issue of Consumer Reports presented new concerns about ionizing air cleaners (ionizers).  The magazine reported the results of tests they had conducted with 5 ionizers including the Ionic Breeze sold by Sharper Image, the market leader.  Other units tested included the Brookstone Pure-Ion, the Ionic Pro, the IonizAir and the Surround Air.  … More

Filed Under: Air Cleaners, Air Filtration, Articles, Indoor Air Quality, Ozone Reactions in Indoor Air

June 29, 2009 By Jim Rosenthal

Asthma Symptoms Increase With Higher Indoor Particle Levels

This recent study provides some insight into the relationship of indoor air quality and respiratory health.    It is clear that higher indoor air pollution leads to an increase in the severity of asthma symptoms.  But do we really know any more about what leads to the problems and what to do about it?

Filed Under: Air Filtration, Articles, Asthma, Indoor Air Quality, Respiratory Health

June 25, 2009 By Jim Rosenthal

You’ve Got Mold! Now, What Can You Do About It?

You’ve got mold! Well, guess what? So does everybody else. Mold is ubiquitous.  It is in every breath that we breathe.  It is the one thing that is in the “pollen count” for most areas of the world every day.  While some types of mold are allergenic for some people and mold has been linked … More

Filed Under: Air Filtration, Allergies, Articles, Asthma, Mold (mould)

June 23, 2009 By Jim Rosenthal

Proper Air Filtration for Healthcare Facilities

There are few places where indoor air quality (IAQ) is of greater concern than hospitals and other healthcare facilities.  Proper air filtration including filter selection, installation and maintenance plays an important role in this area.  This article will focus on the requirements for central ventilation filter selection in healthcare facilities, show how proper installation is … More

Filed Under: Air Filtration, Articles, Indoor Air Quality

March 1, 2009 By Jim Rosenthal

Do Some Air Filter Materials React With Ozone to Create Building Related Symptoms?

Does a Recent Analysis of BASE Data Really Show a Connection Between Synthetic Air Filters and Building Related Symptoms?

Filed Under: Air Filtration, Articles, Indoor Air Quality

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