Panasonic F-PXH55M Air Purifier Nanoe Technology, 3D Circulation Air Flow, ECONAVI Maintain a healthy and hygienic atmosphere at your home bringing the Panasonic Air Purifier F-PXH55MWU(D). This air purifier is ideal for a room up to 452 Square feet in size. It features the revolutionary nanoeTM Purification Technology, from Panasonic, which penetrates into the fabrics thoroughly and inhibits the growth and spread of allergens up to 99.99 per cent. This air purifier comes with a Composite Air Filter with Super Alleru-buster, Green Tea Catechin and Anti-Bacteria Enzymes that ensure perfect air flow, with maximum adsorption of bacteria and impurities from the air. The Panasonic Air Purifier F-PXH55M gives you maximum control to improve the air quality in your home. For this, it features a clean sign at the switch panel, which gives you accurate feedback of the air quality. The appliance features auto and manual operation modes, giving you superior control over the usage. Its sleep mode enables comfortable sleeping environment for 8 hours.

This appliance features a filter replacement indicator which reminds you for filter replacement. It also features child lock to prevent mishandling. 300 to 600 sq.ftECONAVI Air Purifier F-VXF70Aair purifier dog Dual Usage Air Purifer with ECONAVI (F-PXL45A)clean car air conditioner smell * Price shown inclusive of GSTair cleaner for woodworking * e-Points shown exclusive of GSTGiven the alarming pollution levels, may be it’s time to buy an air purifier. But is Panasonic F-PXL45A worth buying? Being the father of a four-year-old, I am very concerned by the pollution levels in Delhi. And I am pretty sure I am not alone to worry about how the unnecessary particulate matter in our air is affecting everyone. No wonder there has been a surge of air purifiers coming into the Indian market in recent months and by all indications there are more coming.

The latest in this series is from a popular brand like Panasonic. MUST READ: All you need to know about air purifiers. Yes, some air purifiers can be hazardous too The Panasonic Air Purifier is very easy to set up. While I kept it on the ground, it seems to be better placed on the wall so that it can suck in air from all directions. The controls are simple to understand and the device itself if intuitive enough to change according to the needs. So, there is an auto mode where the air flow will be calculated based on the amount of dust or pollutants in the air. I switched on the device in my bedroom to encounter a scare, as the PM2.5 indicator started blinking right away. It is not as if I didn’t expect pollutants in my East Delhi home, but I didn’t expect it to be so obvious. In fact in about 15 minutes of the device being on I could see a thin film of soot on the white body, obviously particles that got stuck while being sucked in. My bedroom is about 14x14ft and it took about 45 minutes for the PM2.5 sign to go off, maybe indicating that the room had been sucked dry of this harmful particulate matter for now.

The air purifier also pumps out Nano particles which are coated with moisture to prevent more dust being generated from fabric and other such stuff. Panasonic claims these ions are also good for your skin. The air purifies is intuitive enough to go into a sleep mode when the lights are turned off. It also has an 8-hour sleep mode which is ideal for when you retire for the night. While it is better to keep the auto mode on, there is the option to choose air volume manually also. I just felt it was a bit too noisy at max. The pollution levels in cities like Delhi are really scary. But while a device like the Panasonic air purifier could help make at least indoor air safer, there is no way to figure out if it is really making it safe. Still this seems to be a good investment for those with small babies and kids as well as respiratory diseases. My suggestion: hold on till more models hit the market. MUST WATCH: Bill Gates On Digital Financial Inclusion In India Looking to buy your first air purifier?

Share your queries in the comment section below. Shipped from Singapore (1) USB Flower Vase Home Office 220ml Air Mist Yika 120ml Aromatherapy Essential Aroma Diffuser with Multicolor Portable Mini USB Humidifier Air Purifier Aroma Diffuser Detects PM2.5 concentration and indicates with sound* and lamp. *Sound used only on F-VF901/VR701. Detects PM2.5 concentration and collects the PM2.5 Catches at least 99.97%* of 0.3 μm particles W468 × H689 × D366 mm Speedy filtering of space where the family gathers ● "PM2.5 Quick Filtering Mode" for removal of PM2.5 ● Filter and nanoe ions help remove harmful particles Power Consumption (air purification/humidification and air purification): [Turbo] 88 W/65 W, [Quiet] 6.0 W/10.0 W 398 (W) × 640 (H) × 268 (D) [including the bottom 309] mm [Turbo] 61 W/53 W, [Quiet] 6.0 W/10.5 W 398 (W) × 640 (H) × 238 (D) [including the bottom 279] mm W396 × H630 × D290 mm

A compact model that also humidifies ● "PM2.5 analysis program" for removal of PM2.5 ● Reliably catches dust and odors “Dust-collecting/odor-removal integrated filter” Power consumption (Air purification/air purification and humidification): [High] 52.0 W / 48.0 W [Low] 6.5 W / 6.5 W 330 (W) × 590 (H) × 250 (D) mm Replacement air filter ● Actual product colors may differ slightly from the colors. ● In the interest of improvement, product ratings and designs are subject to change without prior notice. ● Products may only be available in small quantities, or may be completely out of stock. Please contact your nearest Tourist Model store to confirm availability. No suggested retail prices have been established for products indicated by the phrase “open price”. The term HEPA is an acronym for "High Efficiency Particulate Air." HEPA filters are a common tool used in many mechanical air cleaners to filter small, unwanted, and unhealthy particles out of the air.

They consist of a web of fibers arranged in a random pattern. The first HEPA filters were designed by United States Department of Energy in the 1940s, though it was not until the 1950s that they began to enjoy widespread commercial use. Since then, there have been advances which have improved upon the original HEPA filters, but their basic design and function has remained the same for over half a century. According to the online encyclopedia Wikipedia, air purifiers with HEPA filters operate differently than a typical membrane filter. Non-HEPA filters generally have only very small pores, so that any bits of matter too large to fit through them are trapped. HEPA filters, however, operate based on a different principle. The space between HEPA fibers is actually often much larger than the particles a HEPA filter targets. Instead, HEPA filters catch particles through a combination of three different mechanisms: (Image courtesy of Wikipedia Commons - Author: LadyofHats) Diagram information - Image shows the essential parts of a HEPA filter;

the 3 smaller diagrams show how it works: As the numbers above indicate, there is a narrow size window around .3 microns, inside of which the particles are less likely to be trapped by a HEPA filter. This is called the Most Penetrating Particle Size (MPPS). However, particles of this size are still captured by the filter, albeit less efficiently. The best measure of a HEPA filter's true worth is its ability to filter out particles within the MPPS range. A standard way to test the effectiveness of HEPA filters is known as the "DOP penetration test." This involves sending a cloud of particles .3 microns in size through filter and comparing how highly concentrated these particles are in the airstream before and after they pass through it. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, HEPA filters are the most effective filter commonly found in mechanical air cleaners. To quote the EPA's guide to residential air cleaners: "True HEPA filters with a MERV between 17 and 19 are defined ... as having a minimum efficiency between 99.97 percent and 99.999 percent in removing 0.3 [micron] particles."

MERV stands for "Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value" and represents the purifier's ability to clean the air. Usually MERV numbers fall between 1 and 16, but ratings of 17-20 are sometimes used for HEPA filters. However, the EPA also warns of diminishing returns, to the point that using a stronger and more effective filter is no longer cost-efficient. It claims that cleaners with a MERV rating from 7-13 "are likely to be almost as effective as true HEPA filters" for most common purposes, and they will also be quieter and less expensive. Installing HEPA filters in large air cleaners will often require professional installation, further adding to the cost. Also, in small, portable air cleaners, HEPA filters "may not be preferable to medium-efficiency filters because of HEPA filters’ lower air delivery." Therefore, there are limits to the effectiveness of HEPA filters. On the other hand, they may be preferable to the so-called "HEPA-type" filters that are commonly found in lower-end small air cleaners, simply because HEPA filters must meet certain standards to be called HEPA, while "HEPA-type" could mean nearly anything.

Keep in mind that the "P" in "HEPA" stands for "Particulate." HEPA filters only target airborne particles, not gasses. Although this means that a HEPA filter will help clean the air of many common pollutants, it also means that many others will pass right through the filter undisturbed. Many of the better air purifiers on the market will combine a HEPA filter with some other system that targets gaseous pollution, such as an activated carbon filter. Therefore, consumers are advised to consider their needs and all of the features of air purifiers before deciding which to buy. As indicated above, HEPA filters also tend to be more expensive than other filters. Filters will almost always need to be regularly replaced at least once or twice a year, as well, meaning that there is an extra recurring cost in addition to the initial price of the purifier. This typically isn't large, but over time it does add up. Of course, some customers may decide that this an acceptable price to pay for the HEPA filter's power and reliability.