Monday, March 2, 2009

Using Portable Air Purifiers For The Car Or Boat

By Chris Channing

Having an air purifier in the home is a great way to keep the whole family safe from things such as harmful spores, mold, bacteria, or allergens such as pollen or dust. One can even have pets while being allergic to pet dander with the right purifier and control. Because of such benefits, portable air purifiers have been increasing in sales.

When we hear the term portable, it is automatically assumed that the model is going to be of less weight. This is true with portable air purifiers, which stick around to the 5-pound range in terms of weight. Portable air purifiers would also be thought of as having less power, but this isn't true. Car chargers and outlet ports may be used to ensure that the air purifier can clean the air without delay due to power concerns.

Just like a regular home purifier, portable air purifiers conform to standards such as HEPA and even ultraviolet light sterilization. UV light sterilization in particular is excellent in disrupting the DNA of harmful microorganisms that pass through the device- making such purifiers effective in stopping disease before it has a chance to spread.

The space in which a purifier can effectively clean is important. For instance, a smaller hand-held model may only be good for a compact car. A larger vehicle such as a Hummer or limousine will require the use of a bigger model. There are several variations in the the portable air purifier market to take advantage of- each carrying their own price and options.

Small to medium sized boats usually do well with a portable air purifier, but don't be afraid to spend a bit more for a stationary model if the boat is larger than a few compartments. Some stationary models are built specially for boat owners: with options to latch the device down to a wall or to the floor to prevent toppling or otherwise damaging the unit while experiencing the movements of the boat on water.

If you would like to use your home purifier in your car by means of outlet, be very cautious. The wattage rating for portable purifiers are purposely set at lower wattage ratings so that the vehicle's fuse isn't blown as a result of drawing too much current. The average purifier built for the car will be around eight watts, while a standalone system will typically be 70 watts or more.

Closing Comments

It's great to be able to take the health benefit of an air purifier on the go- just keep in mind that portable air purifiers do indeed differ from standalone devices in special ways. Consider wattage rating, efficiency of the device in a certain area, and the overall effectiveness it will have in the car or boat environment. - 15343

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